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Does our borosilicate technical glass require additional certifications authorizing its use in contact with food products? - No.

For many years, glass has been recognized as one of the safest materials intended for contact with food [3].

The most important characteristic of glass is its chemical inertness. This material does not react with food products and does not affect their taste, smell, or chemical composition [1, 2].

Borosilicate glass contains no BPA, lead [3], phthalates, or other substances that could migrate into food.

Another significant advantage of glass is its non-porous and smooth surface. As a result, it does not absorb odors, does not retain dyes, and reduces the risk of microbial growth.

Borosilicate glass is particularly valued in the food industry. It is characterized by high resistance to temperature changes and chemical damage. Importantly, borosilicate glass does not leach harmful substances into food, does not absorb odors, and is lead-free, making it a completely safe solution for technical glass that comes into contact with food products.

Pure glass is widely recognized as a safe material for food contact [3]. In the United States, glass components used in such applications have GRAS (Generally Recognized as Safe) status [5], which confirms their safety when used properly.

Borosilicate technical glass intended for contact with food products does not require a separate certificate issued directly by the FDA.

Thanks to its durability, chemical neutrality, and ease of cleaning, borosilicate glass remains one of the most recommended materials for products intended to come into contact with food.

All glass products intended for food contact must comply with the requirements set forth in Regulation (EC) No. 1935/2004 [4].

References

[1] European Commission, Food Contact Materials. Materials intended for contact with food must be sufficiently inert so as not to adversely affect consumer health or food quality.

[2] European Commission, Food Contact Materials. All packaging materials, including glass, must not release substances into food that could pose a health risk, alter the composition of the food, or affect its taste and odor.

[3] European Food Safety Authority, Food Contact Materials. EFSA assesses the safety of food contact materials in terms of the migration of substances into food and their potential impact on human health.

[4] Regulation (EC) No 1935/2004 of the European Parliament and of the Council of October 27, 2004, on materials and articles intended to come into contact with food. Materials must not release constituents into food in quantities that could endanger human health or cause unacceptable changes in composition

[5] U.S. Food and Drug Administration, Food Ingredient & Packaging Terms. The term GRAS (Generally Recognized As Safe) refers to substances that are generally recognized as safe by qualified experts based on available scientific data.

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