ROCOL Stays ahead of the industry, moves away from (PFAS) Chemicals.
“From April 2024, all ROCOL FOODLUBE products will have PFAS free formulations.”
PFAS have gained significant global attention as their potential long-term effects come to light. Regulatory bodies are diligently crafting legislation to address these concerns, and ROCOL stands committed to remaining at the forefront of this crucial topic.
Although we recognise that there is no PFAS ban in force today, as market leaders in food grade lubricants we are committed to being ahead of the curve. We have listened to our customers in the food industry who want to stay ahead of potential regulations and have peace of mind that they are doing everything they can to their environmental impact.
For that reason, we have updated our FOODLUBE product range to have PFAS free formulations.
What are PFAS?
Per- and poly-fluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) represent a diverse class of thousands of man-made chemicals. Their extensive applications range from household cleaning products to food packaging and notably, lubricants. Their widespread use, has led to their presence in both food and water sources, raising concerns about potential human and animal exposure (Universal Restriction Proposal Presentation).
PFAS have gained significant global attention as their potential long-term effects come to light. Regulatory bodies are diligently crafting legislation to address these concerns, and ROCOL stands committed to remaining at the forefront of this crucial topic. We are proactively assessing and adapting our product portfolio to align with the latest scientific understanding and stay ahead of potential regulatory changes, upholding our unwavering commitment to responsible manufacturing. Read more about PFAS substances and the proposal to restrict their use in the EU, here.
FOODLUBE product range
Food grade audit compliant
The globally recognised ISO 21469:2006 certification ticks an important box for auditors as it provides credible, independent assurance that all ROCOL products are formulated, manufactured and supplied hygienically and safely.
For any food and drink manufacturer using FOODLUBE lubricants, especially those reliant on leading retailers through long-term contracts, this provides a vital first step towards conforming with major supermarkets, European Food Safety Inspection Service and British Retail Consortium audit requirements.
Products in the FOODLUBE range are already NSF-H1 registered, which specifies the hygiene requirements for the formulation, use and handling of lubricants that may incidentally come into contact with products during manufacture.
Discover how our customers have made meaningful improvements in their business, by reviewing the following case studies:
FOODLUBE Chain Fluid
FOODLUBE Premier 1
FOODLUBE HI-TORQUE 320
Reduce plastic contamination risks with DETEX®
DETEX metal detectable components for aerosols are designed to assist food processing plants in meeting strict HACCP requirements regarding the use of the ROCOL® NSF accredited products.
- All blue, removable plastic components are metal detectable and capable of detection by most metal detection equipment and x-ray machines
- Reduce concerns of food product contamination and assist with HACCP requirements
- All blue, removable plastic components are GRAS listed (Generally Regarded As Safe — FDA 21 C.F.R Sections 177 and 178)
- Meets FDA requirements as acceptable material for use in food processing plants
