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The Importance of Proper
Food-grade Lubricants
Optimal lubrication is a
critical consideration in
any production process.
In food and beverage
production specifically, a balance
must be struck; machinery lubri-
cation and food safety are both
important. While machines need
to be lubricated for smooth oper-
ations, care must be taken to avoid
chemical contamination. Using
food-grade lubrica nts — a nd
using them in a correct manner
— is one way to mitigate food
conta mination resulting from
chemica l contact. Food-grade
lubricants are made with base
stocks and additives that are safe
for use around food processing
areas. The National Sanitation
Foundation (NSF) International
registers a wide range of chemical
compounds used in products,
including lubricants, that comply
with key regional and global food
safety guidelines as well as industry
regulations.
NSF 's re g i st rat ion m a rk s
are often one of the few that are
accepted by food and beverage
companies globally. NSF registra-
tion demonstrates that a lubricant
is aligned with food safety practices
adopted by global regulatory agencies.
FOOD-GRADE LUBRICANTS
"In food and
beverage
production,
machinery
lubrication
and food
safety
are both
important."
Erica McDonald | Sr. Product Specialist | CITGO
