Over the next four years, the food-grade lubricant market is expected to grow by $40.8 million at a compound annual growth rate of 3 percent, according to Technavio Research. Why? Preventing food contamination is big business.
Incidental food-contact lubricants must meet the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Code of Federal Regulations Title 21 Section 178.3570 (21 CFR), which gives guidance on ingredients by providing a specific list of chemical compounds and additives allowed, says Orsi Dézsi, international business lead, food safety – equipment and chemical evaluation at NSF International, based in Ann Arbor, Mich.