What are food contact natural rubber products?

Food contact natural rubber product compounds are mainly used for gloves, can sealants, teats and soothers, although it is coming under pressure from synthetic polyisoprene and other rubbers (e.g., thermoplastic rubbers and silicones) due to the increasing incidence of protein allergies.

Are rubber ingredients FDA compliant?

Safe rubber ingredients for contact with foods are listed in the FDA “White List” located in the Code of Federal Regulations (title 21) section number 177.2600. The FDA does not specifically approve rubber compounds. Materials compounded only from ingredients on the list are considered to be FDA compliant. NSF/ANSI standards for food equipment.

What is Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) for rubber products?

Regulation EU No. 2023/2006 Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) for materials intended for contact with food. Rubber products are not currently covered by specific EU legislation, which is left to the discretion of the individual EU member countries.

Are rubber products covered by EU legislation?

Rubber products are not currently covered by specific EU legislation, which is left to the discretion of the individual EU member countries. Independent testing according to international standards (ATA, CE, DVWG, EPA, ISO, NSF, WRAS, etc.), combined testing for multiple countries.