The term “food safe” is often used colloquially for a product that is “suitable” for use in the food sector. However, this term is not defined. With regard to surface coatings such as paints and varnishes, there are two regulations…

BIO.FILM.STOP is a technology protected by FAKOLITH trademark. BIO.FILM.STOP technology protects the film of FAKOLITH hygiene coatings from microbial infestation, the biofilm. Biofilm is a complex community consisting of bacteria, fungi, yeasts and protozoa. It also forms on smooth surfaces…

The effectiveness of an antimicrobial surface is defined by the germ reduction achieved within the contact time. This is given in log levels, whereby a log level corresponds to the reduction of germs by one power of ten (log10). Depending…

The meaning of “antimicrobial” includes all active principles with which the growth of bacteria, fungi and viruses is inhibited and colonisation is counteracted from the outset or microorganisms are killed. The effect of antimicrobial coatings is limited to the material…

There is no binding definition of the term “food grade” in the European legal area. Food grade is a term, not an organisation or regulation. Food grade is often used in relation to materials in direct contact with food. Food…

Only products that can be guaranteed not to transfer harmful substances from the product to the food are suitable for direct contact with food. With regard to the suitability of coatings for direct contact with food, the European Regulation VO…

The definition of the term “antimicrobial” includes all active principles with which the growth of bacteria, fungi and viruses is inhibited, colonisation is counteracted from the outset or microorganisms are killed. The effect of antimicrobial coatings is limited to the…