FDA Compliant Coatings

Food Grade FDA Compliant Coating Specifications

The food industry has an enormous responsibility to keep the public safe, which is why the FDA sets forth strict specifications for coatings used on surfaces that come into contact with food and beverages. This means that in addition to providing non-stick properties, and good abrasion and chemical resistance, FDA compliant coatings must be made from non-toxic materials. This is to prevent any potentially toxic compounds in the coatings from leaching into the food during processing.

By combining heat resistance with almost total chemical inertness, excellent dielectric stability, and a very low coefficient of friction, Teflon™ and Xylan®  FDA coatings offer a balance of properties unbeatable by any other material.

Because there are so many points throughout the production cycle where food may come into contact with equipment, there are a wide range of applications for FDA consumer coatings. For example, any machinery, equipment or containers used anywhere in the manufacturing, packing, processing, packaging, transporting or storing of food products must use FDA compliant coatings.

That is why many companies in the food processing, cookware and bakeware industries rely on Orion Industries for applying FDA Teflon™ coatings. We can apply the right FDA PTFE coatings to a variety of food processing equipment and mass produced cookware and bakeware manufactured for both commercial and consumer use.

How FDA Compliant Coatings Benefit Your Business

Food grade FDA compliant coatings applied by Orion give you added benefits of:

• Safety: Due to their specific formulations, these coatings are non-toxic and don’t contribute unwanted compounds when they come in contact with food processing surfaces. This helps to ensure safety for your customers and the end consumers.
• Reduced Downtime: Applied food-safe non-stick coatings make cleaning equipment easier and less frequent. This means less time spent on maintenance, and extended equipment lifespan.
• Compliance: Using FDA compliant coatings is critical if you want to remain compliant with the agency’s guidelines. This can help you avoid costly fines and other sanctions that could impact your business if you’re found to be noncompliant.

Orion Industries is committed to providing our customers with coating solutions that are tailored to their specific needs. We understand how important it is for you to have dependable services that ensure you meet FDA obligations and maintain your customers’ trust in your brand.

To learn more about our different FDA compliant coatings, reach out and talk to a technical consultant about your project.

Teflon™ is a registered trademark of Chemours and is used under license by Orion Industries, Ltd.