Electroless nickel - Safe and efficient for food contact
Electroless nickel - A safe and efficient solution for food contact materials
The requirements for materials in contact with food are high - both in terms of safety and performance. Electroless nickel coatings offer an innovative and cost-effective alternative to stainless steel components.
Thanks to their high hardness, excellent chemical resistance and superior corrosion resistance, high-phosphorus electroless nickel coatings in particular are ideal for many applications in the food industry. Under most conditions - such as dry, oily or neutral foods - they exhibit excellent stability.
But what needs to be considered from a regulatory perspective?
In accordance with Regulation (EC) No. 1935/2004, materials must not release ingredients into food in quantities that are hazardous to health. As a coater, we ensure that our processes comply with the principles of good manufacturing practice (GMP, Regulation (EC) No. 2023/2006). Nevertheless, the legal responsibility for conformity lies with the manufacturer or distributor of the end product.
We recommend manufacturers:
- Carry out a specific risk assessment
- Migration tests under real conditions of use
- Select suitable cleaning procedures
- Provide clear instructions for use
- Each individual end use must be tested by the distributor
We will be happy to advise you - for safe and efficient solutions in your application.
