Compliant with Food Contact Materials–FCM
These materials should be sufficiently inert so that their components do not have a negative impact on consumer health or food quality. To ensure the safety of FCM and facilitate the free movement of goods, the EU has introduced a series of requirements and controls. These regulations include FDA, REACH, EC, etc.
Smooth inner layer
It is important that the product must be conveyed through the hose in an undisturbed manner. It must not adhere to the hose wall or penetrate into its structure. A smooth, non-porous inner layer facilitates cleaning and prevents the medium and other impurities from settling inside the hose.
Resistance to media
Not all food grade hoses are suitable for all types of food. The hose should be with the corresponding certificates and applications recommended by the hose manufacturer. For example, milk hose, juice hose, wine hose, fat hose. If the medium reacts with the wrongly selected hose material, the substances in the hose may contaminate the food. For example, plasticizers.
Resistance to cleaning conditions
Clean the food grade hose in a right way. Type, concentration, temperature and contact time are key factors. It is necessary to check whether the chemical resistance is compatible with the cleaning agents.