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Developments in the Food Grade Lubricants Sector

As a well-respected company in the Food Grade Lubricants sector, Brit-Lube strive to be a forefront of development in lubricant & additive technology and sustainability, reducing or eliminating potentially harmful materials and always meeting or exceeding our customers audit compliance requirements.

Being in our 25th Year, Brit-Lube has witnessed many changes in the requirements to meet our customers’ audit compliance needs. Gone are the good old days of just stating “This product meets the requirement of USDA H1” or “This product is made from FDA listed ingredients”. Since the discontinuation of the USDA Non Food Compounds Programme in 1998, the NSF picked up the baton and continued the Non Food Compounds Registration Programme. Over the ensuing years, we were then asked to make statements regarding Nut Oils, Allergens, Halal, Kosher etc. Brit-Lube as a company has well over 100 products registered with the NSF.

We produce world class food grade lubricants that ensure customers operate safely, in full compliance with global and local regulations, and innovate to ensure that sustainability and environmental impact is considered when developing new formulations.

There has been recent concerns over the use of Mineral Oil Hydrocarbons (MOH) in the Food Manufacturing Sector. Mineral Oil Hydrocarbons are divided into two main categories based on their chemical structure:

  • Mineral oil saturated hydrocarbons (MOSH)
  • Mineral oil aromatic hydrocarbons (MOAH)

For more information on the potential impact of MOH click the link to see the European Food Safety Authority – UEFSA risk assessment infographic: Mineral oil hydrocarbons in food | EFSA

Due to the concerns raised by UEFSA and the more frequent requirement to complete MOAH & MOSH statements for Food Industry Customers, Brit-Lube has developed a range of MOSH & MOSH free Food Grade Lubricants. The range will be sold under our unique “Toxfree” product group and will be identified by the destination icon below:

For more information on the Toxfree Range, or if you have queries or sales enquiries feel free to email Brit-Lube on admin@brit-lube.com or call on 0333 358 2833 where our team of dedicated specialist lubricant professional will be happy to assist.