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Our food safe [FS] plastics
Food safe plastics
The food safe [FS] product world of food-grade plastics from Murtfeldt.
Our food safe plastics have been providing optimal solutions for the highest demands in food processing for years: food safe [FS] options comply with EU and FDA regulations and also feature excellent material properties!
What’s allowed in food products?
Plasticisers in olive oil or pesto sauces, heavy metals from ceramic glazes, and printing ink ingredients in drinks: all unappetising or even unhealthy examples of food contaminates that quite rightly make consumers see red.
In fact, legislation regulates in very precise terms what is and isn't permitted in the food industry. Materials and objects made from plastic that come into contact with food, for example, are subject to EU Regulation 1935/2004. Murtfeldt has successfully addressed this regulation’s requirements with its plastics. The result is the food safe [FS] product world from Murtfeldt.
Possible risks must be kept to a minimum!
Source materials and items must be manufactured in such a way that, under normal and foreseeable conditions of use, their material contents are only transferred to the food in quantities that are not harmful to the health of the consumer.
EU Regulation 1935/2004
Consumer health must not be put at risk:
There are in fact good and functional reasons why food comes into contact with certain substances. This might be during production with specialised machinery, during the filling process, whilst being transported in designated containers, during storage, or whilst being delivered.
However, there are risks involved in the interaction of food and impurities, and these must be kept to a minimum. The EU Regulation 1935/2004, which is still in force today, has regulated these risks since 2004.
EU Regulation 10/2011
New requirements for manufacturers of plastics:
In January 2011, the European Commission passed a new regulation on plastic materials and items intended for contact with food. EU Regulation 10/2011 has been in force since 1 May 2011 and integrates EU Regulation 1935/2004.
Its key points are:
- A list of source materials (monomers) and a list for auxiliary materials (additives) that are permitted for use in the manufacturing of plastics
- Migration processes based on limit values and purity specifications
- Declarations of conformity
- Batch traceability Manufacturing as per EU 2023/2006 (Good Manufacturing Practice)
Conformity with EU and FDA regulations
EU conformity
- is confirmed by the manufacturer/marketer of the food contact plastic as per EU Regulation 10/2011 Constituent substances must comply with the EU list as defined in the Regulation Specific and global migration must be tested on the finished product by an independent, accredited laboratory Traceability must be ensured at every stage and is mandatory within the EU
FDA conformity
- is confirmed according to paragraph 21 of the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) The formulation or constituent substances are deemed and confirmed as individual substances according to the provided list of permitted source materials Conformity is mandatory in the United States of America
What it means ...
Which source materials and additives are allowed to be used? The EU substance lists for monomers and additives include a total of 885 source materials that are approved at EU level. Only these are allowed to be used in the manufacture of materials and plastic products, taking into account their specific migration values.
Declaration of conformity ...
... ensures easy identification and traceability of the materials used. Plastics in contact with food must be accompanied by a written declaration. This ensures that there is sufficient information on the substances used and their decomposition products across the entire supply chain as well as on information regarding the use of the material.
Traceability ...
... refers to the mandatory requirement to be able to identify and trace a material or item at all stages of production, processing and distribution. At least one upstream and one downstream stage must be identifiable. This is achieved by labelling the plastic and that label carrying information on the manufacturer, date, production process, etc.
Good manufacturing practice (GMP)
Quality management
Good manufacturing practice (GMP), which focuses on quality assurance, stems from EU Regulation 2023/2006, which in turn originates from EU Regulation 1935/2004. According to this concept, manufacturing is a part of a quality system that guarantees the assured and traceable production of products in the pharmaceutical and food industries. On a practical level, this means that any ISO quality system has to be supplemented by GMP guidelines.
Food Safe by Murtfeldt – setting a green standard
10 good reasons why
- Food safe plastics compliant with EU Regulation 1935/2004 and 10/2011 Analysis and development of plastics in our own laboratory Certificates of conformity on the basis of externally carried out migration processes Batch traceability Manufacturing according to EU 2023/2006 (Good Manufacturing Practice)
- Over 60 years of experience, growth, and innovation Highest quality standards and excellent quality management Dedicated contact partners in Germany and abroad Custom production according to drawings Advice and support relating to application technology and design
Murtfeldt’s food safe plastics
On reading the above information it becomes clear that regulation compliance demands substantial investments from companies in terms of time, employee expertise and capital.
Murtfeldt Kunststoffe rose to the challenge and was able to successfully complete the required migration processes for its products used in the food industry in August 2011.
Overview of Murtfeldt food safe PE plastics in accordance with EU Regulation 1935/2004 EC and 10/2011
- Original Material “S” green® [FS]®, based on PE-UHMW TG 1.2 Original Material ”S” black [FS]®, based on PE-UHMW TG 1.2 Original Material ”S” natural [FS]®, based on PE-UHMW TG 1.2 Muralen® natural [FS]®, based on PE-HMW TG 2.1 Muralen® plus + AB [FS]® (sky blue), based on PE-HMW TG 2.1 Original Material ”S” plus +® AB [FS]® (sky blue), based on PE-UHMW TG 1.2 Original Material ”S” plus +® TLS [FS]® (ruby red), based on PE-UHMW TG 1.1 Original Material ”S” plus +® LF [FS]® (cobalt blue), based on PE-UHMW TG 1.1 Original Material ”S” plus +® ESD [FS]® (black), based on PE-UHMW TG 1.2 Original Material ”S” plus +® LF ESD [FS]® (black), based on PE-UHMW TG 1.1 Original Material”S” plus +® FP [FS]® (pastel blue), based on PE-UHMW TG 1.1 Original Material ”S” plus +® GB [FS]® (light green), based on PE-UHMW TG 1.1
Overview of Murtfeldt food safe engineering plastics in accordance with EU Regulation 1935/2004 EC and 10/2011
- Murylon® B natural [FS]®, based on PA6 Murylon® A natural [FS]®, based on PA66 Murytal® C natural [FS]®, based on POM -C Murytal® C blue [FS]®, based on POM -C Murlubric® blue [FS]®, based on PA6G/Oil Murylat® [FS]® (natural), based on PET Murylat® SP [FS]® (light grey), based on PET P Murylon® 6 Cast [FS]® (natural), based on PA6G
Overview of Murtfeldt food safe high-performance plastics in accordance with EU Regulation 1935/2004 EC and 10/2011
- Murinyl® [FS]® natural, based on PVDF Murinit® SP [FS]® (blue), based on PPS-SP Murpec® natural [FS]®, based on PEEK Murflor® [FS]® (natural), based on PTFE
All food-grade plastics from Murtfeldt carry an [FS] for “Food Safe” in their product name. Murtfeldt also offers customers the option of carrying out individual migration tests for other colours or types of engineering plastics.