Over the past few years, there has been an increasing interest in the use of food-grade lubricants for machines operating in the pharmaceutical industry. While these lubricants can be beneficial, several other factors must be considered.
Machines with chains or moving components near the production line may need lubrication, and the lubricant recommended by the equipment manufacturer might not always be classified as H1 food grade or certified according to the ISO 21469 standard. In these cases, it must be determined whether the machinery should be lubricated with conventional lubricants or if there are specific requirements for selecting an appropriate lubricant.
