Food Grade Safety for Your Products
In the agro-food industry, fresh products such as fruits, vegetables, herbs, and shellfish need to be securely bundled and handled during transport and presentation. At every stage, these products come into contact with materials that must meet strict food grade safety standards: they must not release harmful substances or alter the taste, smell, colour, or composition of food. These materials are known as Food Contact Materials (FCMs), and their production is strictly regulated to protect consumers.
Bandex natural rubber bands are designed as food grade products, combining safety, durability, and sustainability while fully complying with all relevant European regulations.
Food Contact Materials: Definition and Importance of Food Grade Products
Food Contact Materials include rubber, plastics, silicones, metals, ceramics, wood, paper, and other materials that may come into contact with food during production, storage, or transportation. To be considered food grade, these materials must be inert and not negatively impact food quality. Bandex guarantees that its natural rubber bands meet these food grade requirements, preventing contamination and preserving the organoleptic properties of fresh produce.
Using Bandex food grade rubber bands helps maintain the moisture and freshness of vegetables, herbs, and shellfish, making handling and presentation easier for agricultural cooperatives and packaging companies.
European Regulations and Bandex Food Grade Certifications
The production of food grade rubber bands is governed by strict European and national regulations that ensure safety and quality. The most important include:
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Regulation (EC) 1935/2004: establishes general principles for all FCMs, ensuring they do not release harmful substances or alter food.
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Regulation (EC) 2023/2006: regulates Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), ensuring appropriate facilities, trained personnel, and full traceability.
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Regulation (EU) 10/2011, amended by Regulation (EU) 2020/1245: applies to plastics and polymer materials, specifying positive lists of substances and migration limits.
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Real Decreto 847/2011 (Spain): regulates polymeric materials and elastomers for food contact, ensuring compliance with migration limits and safety tests.
Bandex strictly adheres to all these standards, and our food grade natural rubber bands come with a REACH Declaration of Conformity and food contact certification, guaranteeing safety and compliance for professional use.
Benefits of Bandex Food Grade Natural Rubber Bands
Bandex food grade rubber bands not only meet regulatory requirements but also provide significant benefits to the agro-food sector. Made from natural rubber, they are safe, renewable, and sustainable. Their high moisture resistance and availability in various colours and sizes make them ideal for bundling vegetables, herbs, meat products, and shellfish.
Additionally, rigorous quality control and traceability at every stage ensure each batch meets the highest standards, giving cooperatives, distributors, and packaging companies the reliability and safety they need for daily operations.
Bandex – Your Trusted Food Grade Solution
Bandex food grade natural rubber bands offer a unique combination of regulatory compliance, food safety, and environmental sustainability. Their controlled design and manufacturing process ensure fresh products reach the end consumer in optimal condition. Agricultural cooperatives, packaging companies, and distributors can rely on Bandex as a supplier of safe, durable, and environmentally responsible food grade elastic bands.
With Bandex, food safety and product quality are not just legal requirements—they are a real guarantee for your professional operations.
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