{"id":14343,"date":"2017-09-15T13:32:57","date_gmt":"2017-09-15T11:32:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rct-online.de\/magazin\/?p=14343"},"modified":"2025-07-29T18:35:57","modified_gmt":"2025-07-29T16:35:57","slug":"what-does-fda-compliant-mean","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rct-online.de\/magazin\/en\/what-does-fda-compliant-mean\/","title":{"rendered":"What Does FDA-Compliant Mean?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_73 ez-toc-wrap-center counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-white ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rct-online.de\/magazin\/en\/what-does-fda-compliant-mean\/#FDA_Approval_in_Food_Production\" title=\"FDA Approval in Food Production\">FDA Approval in Food Production<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rct-online.de\/magazin\/en\/what-does-fda-compliant-mean\/#The_Right_Material_%E2%80%94_Materials_in_Food_Processing\" title=\"The Right Material \u2014 Materials in Food Processing\">The Right Material \u2014 Materials in Food Processing<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rct-online.de\/magazin\/en\/what-does-fda-compliant-mean\/#Hoses_for_Food_Production_%E2%80%94_FDA-Approved_and_Certified\" title=\"Hoses for Food Production \u2014 FDA-Approved and Certified\">Hoses for Food Production \u2014 FDA-Approved and Certified<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rct-online.de\/magazin\/en\/what-does-fda-compliant-mean\/#NBR_Food_Hose\" title=\"NBR Food Hose\">NBR Food Hose<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rct-online.de\/magazin\/en\/what-does-fda-compliant-mean\/#PVC_Food-Grade_Pressure_Hose\" title=\"PVC Food-Grade Pressure Hose\">PVC Food-Grade Pressure Hose<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rct-online.de\/magazin\/en\/what-does-fda-compliant-mean\/#Other_Certified_Materials_for_the_Food_Industry\" title=\"Other Certified Materials for the Food Industry\">Other Certified Materials for the Food Industry<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rct-online.de\/magazin\/en\/what-does-fda-compliant-mean\/#PTFE_Film\" title=\"PTFE Film\">PTFE Film<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rct-online.de\/magazin\/en\/what-does-fda-compliant-mean\/#Silicone_Foam_Plate\" title=\"Silicone Foam Plate\">Silicone Foam Plate<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rct-online.de\/magazin\/en\/what-does-fda-compliant-mean\/#TPE_Round_Cord\" title=\"TPE Round Cord\">TPE Round Cord<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rct-online.de\/magazin\/en\/what-does-fda-compliant-mean\/#Additional_Approved_Sealing_Cords\" title=\"Additional Approved Sealing Cords\">Additional Approved Sealing Cords<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rct-online.de\/magazin\/en\/what-does-fda-compliant-mean\/#POM_Round_Bar\" title=\"POM Round Bar\">POM Round Bar<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The Food and Drug Administration, or FDA, is the United States\u2019 federal authority responsible for overseeing the safety of all goods sold within the USA. This oversight includes not just domestically produced items but also all imports, which is why the agency\u2019s guidelines and requirements are relevant far beyond the US. For any company exporting to the US, FDA standards are binding \u2014 a product approved in Europe is not automatically FDA-compliant. Manufacturers therefore increasingly align their quality standards with FDA requirements to remain competitive in international markets. A key area of responsibility is food safety \u2014 which includes the monitoring of all plastic products that come into contact with ingredients or consumables, such as production machinery, hoses and pipes, packaging, and much more. Here, we explain what this means in practice and what factors you need to consider.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FDA_Approval_in_Food_Production\"><\/span>FDA Approval in Food Production<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The FDA sets extremely strict standards for any food produced in, or imported into, the United States. These measures are in place to prevent nationwide health crises caused by contaminated or unsafe food products. Only companies whose processes and materials are certified as FDA-compliant are permitted to supply the US market.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">To meet these standards, materials must be highly durable and must not transfer any substances into the food. In processing, a wide range of plastics with different properties come into contact with food. Each material must be FDA-compliant and carefully selected for its intended use.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_38\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-38\" style=\"width: 640px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-38 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rct-online.de\/magazin\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/FDA-Lupe.jpg\" alt=\"FDA\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.rct-online.de\/magazin\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/FDA-Lupe.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.rct-online.de\/magazin\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/FDA-Lupe-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-38\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">\u00a9 kenary820 \/ fotolia.com<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Right_Material_%E2%80%94_Materials_in_Food_Processing\"><\/span>The Right Material \u2014 Materials in Food Processing<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">All materials that come into direct contact with edible goods must be exceptionally pure and resistant under the given process conditions \u2014 whether they are natural or synthetic. This applies to containers, pipes, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rct-online.de\/en\/seals-and-gaskets\">seals and gaskets<\/a>. In many cases, these components are made from plastics whose chemical composition is critical.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The requirements in this industry are far stricter than in other sectors. This is mainly because contamination in a single batch of food can affect thousands of people before the producer can act. Export shipments require an FDA certificate, which is granted only after detailed evidence of compliant production.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Hoses_for_Food_Production_%E2%80%94_FDA-Approved_and_Certified\"><\/span>Hoses for Food Production \u2014 FDA-Approved and Certified<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rct-online.de\/en\/tubes-hoses\">Tubes and hoses<\/a> are mainly used to transport liquids and pastes in food production. The key factor is the material\u2019s chemical resistance to ingredients \u2014 for example, fatty acids and oils. Food-grade hoses must also have smooth inner surfaces to allow thorough cleaning and to prevent germs from accumulating in porous areas.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Most materials are known by an abbreviation, a chemical name, and a trade name or brand name. For clarity, both the chemical and brand names are provided below.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rct-online.de\/en\/tubes-hoses\/tubing-made-of-elastomers-soft-rubber\/nbr-tubing\/28559\/nbr-food-tubing-fda\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-40\" title=\"NBR Food Tubing - FDA\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rct-online.de\/magazin\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/NBR-Lebensmittelschlauch-300x286.jpg\" alt=\"NBR Food Tubing - FDA\" width=\"261\" height=\"248\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.rct-online.de\/magazin\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/NBR-Lebensmittelschlauch-300x286.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.rct-online.de\/magazin\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/NBR-Lebensmittelschlauch.jpg 592w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 261px) 100vw, 261px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"NBR_Food_Hose\"><\/span>NBR Food Hose<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">NBR (acrylonitrile butadiene rubber), sold under the brand name Perbunan\u00ae, is a synthetic rubber highly resistant to alcoholic solutions up to 15% and to both plant and animal fats. These NBR food hoses have smooth inner surfaces that allow complete drainage and can be steam-cleaned at 121 \u00b0C. This material is completely taste- and odor-neutral and resistant to aging and weathering.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">A cover made from a combination of EPDM (ethylene propylene diene rubber) and NBR improves durability and boosts working pressure resistance up to 20 bar. FDA compliance is marked directly on the hose. Its operating temperature range is -25 \u00b0C to +90 \u00b0C, and it tolerates short-term cleaning at up to 120 \u00b0C.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"PVC_Food-Grade_Pressure_Hose\"><\/span>PVC Food-Grade Pressure Hose<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rct-online.de\/en\/tubes-hoses\/tubing-made-of-elastomers-soft-rubber\/pvc-tubing-tygon-tubing\/31087\/pvc-food-pressure-tubing-fda\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-44\" title=\"PVC Food Pressure Tubing - FDA\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rct-online.de\/magazin\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/PVC-Nahrungsmittel-Druckschlauch-300x262.jpg\" alt=\"PVC Food Pressure Tubing - FDA\" width=\"260\" height=\"227\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.rct-online.de\/magazin\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/PVC-Nahrungsmittel-Druckschlauch-300x262.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.rct-online.de\/magazin\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/PVC-Nahrungsmittel-Druckschlauch.jpg 592w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 260px) 100vw, 260px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">One of the best-known plastics is PVC (polyvinyl chloride), available under trade names such as Tygon\u00ae or THOMAVINYL. This hose is made from flexible PVC-P for transporting liquid food products. It contains no silicone, metals, or diethylhexyl phthalate (DEHP) plasticisers. This is crucial because DEHP and other phthalates pose significant health risks. Modern plasticisers based on citric acid or adipic acid esters, however, are considered harmless under strict FDA guidelines and are now used exclusively for PVC hoses in food applications.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The hose\u2019s transparency allows for continuous visual monitoring of the product flow. Its operating temperature range is -10 \u00b0C to +60 \u00b0C; PVC should never be heated beyond this range to avoid the release of harmful substances into the food.\u00a0The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rct-online.de\/en\/tubes-hoses\/tubing-made-of-elastomers-soft-rubber\/pvc-tubing-tygon-tubing\">PVC food-grade pressure hose<\/a> is FDA-compliant and also meets current European standards \u2014 and thanks to its polyester fabric reinforcement, it is pressure-resistant up to 20 bar.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Other_Certified_Materials_for_the_Food_Industry\"><\/span>Other Certified Materials for the Food Industry<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Besides hoses for transferring liquids and pastes, various other components can come into contact with food during production, packaging, or storage. These must also be FDA-compliant if intended for export to the US. Examples include seals, films, liners, and power transmission elements.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"PTFE_Film\"><\/span>PTFE Film<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rct-online.de\/en\/semi-finished-products\/foils\/ptfe-foils\/30132\/ptfe-film\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-47\" title=\"PTFE Film\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rct-online.de\/magazin\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/PTFE-Folie-300x295.jpg\" alt=\"PTFE Film\" width=\"260\" height=\"256\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.rct-online.de\/magazin\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/PTFE-Folie-300x295.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.rct-online.de\/magazin\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/PTFE-Folie.jpg 592w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 260px) 100vw, 260px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">PTFE (polytetrafluoroethylene) is sold under various trade names, including TEFLON\u00ae PTFE, Hostaflon\u00ae TF, Chemfluor\u00ae, and THOMAFLON. Virgin PTFE is a biocompatible material widely used in this sector. Its non-porous surface is entirely hydrophobic, electrically insulating, resistant to chemicals, and free from any extractable substances or plasticisers.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rct-online.de\/en\/semi-finished-products\/foils\/ptfe-foils\">PTFE foils<\/a> and films are extremely durable and can be used at temperatures from -200 \u00b0C to +250 \u00b0C. It is easy to clean and can be sterilised using standard cleaning agents. Typical uses include work surfaces, linings, or coverings for containers and equipment.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Silicone_Foam_Plate\"><\/span>Silicone Foam Plate<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rct-online.de\/en\/semi-finished-products\/plates\/foam-rubber-sheets\/30222\/high-tech-foam-plate-made-of-silicone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-49\" title=\"High-Tech Foam Plate made of Silicone\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rct-online.de\/magazin\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Schaumstoff-Platte-aus-Silikon-300x253.jpg\" alt=\"High-Tech Foam Plate made of Silicone\" width=\"260\" height=\"219\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.rct-online.de\/magazin\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Schaumstoff-Platte-aus-Silikon-300x253.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.rct-online.de\/magazin\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Schaumstoff-Platte-aus-Silikon.jpg 592w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 260px) 100vw, 260px\" \/><\/a>This plate is made from SI (silicone rubber), which is also known under brand names like Versilic\u00ae or THOMASIL. It has high elasticity and is available in various thicknesses and sizes. Its resistance to heat and cold is impressive, with an optimal working temperature range of -45 \u00b0C to +220 \u00b0C. Platinum catalysts are used for crosslinking the silicone monomers \u2014 unlike conventional silicones that use peroxides \u2014 resulting in excellent biocompatibility and physiological safety. Platinum-cured silicone rubber is weather- and aging-resistant, mechanically robust, electrically insulating, and permeable to gases like carbon dioxide. Since it is FDA-compliant, it is widely used as sealing, packaging, or thermal insulation material in food applications.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"TPE_Round_Cord\"><\/span>TPE Round Cord<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rct-online.de\/en\/semi-finished-products\/round-cords\/round-cords-made-of-elastomers\/30313\/high-flexible-round-cord-made-of-tpe-food\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-51\" title=\"High-Flexible Round Cord made of TPE - Food\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rct-online.de\/magazin\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Rundschnur-aus-TPE-Food-288x300.jpg\" alt=\"High-Flexible Round Cord made of TPE - Food\" width=\"180\" height=\"188\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.rct-online.de\/magazin\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Rundschnur-aus-TPE-Food-288x300.jpg 288w, https:\/\/www.rct-online.de\/magazin\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Rundschnur-aus-TPE-Food.jpg 524w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 180px) 100vw, 180px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">TPE (thermoplastic elastomer) softens at higher temperatures and can be reshaped, returning to its original elasticity upon cooling without losing its form. This makes it ideal for sealing applications, as it can adapt to almost any shape. Its operating temperature range is -50 \u00b0C to +95 \u00b0C.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Additional_Approved_Sealing_Cords\"><\/span>Additional Approved Sealing Cords<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rct-online.de\/en\/semi-finished-products\/round-cords\/round-cords-made-of-foam-rubbers\/30316\/foam-rubber-round-cord-made-of-epdm\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-54\" title=\"Foam Rubber Round Cord made of EPDM\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rct-online.de\/magazin\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Rundschnur-aus-EPDM-PP-FDA-300x263.jpg\" alt=\"Foam Rubber Round Cord made of EPDM\" width=\"260\" height=\"228\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.rct-online.de\/magazin\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Rundschnur-aus-EPDM-PP-FDA-300x263.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.rct-online.de\/magazin\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Rundschnur-aus-EPDM-PP-FDA.jpg 594w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 260px) 100vw, 260px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>EPDM\/PP Round Cord \u2014 This thermoplastic composite of ethylene propylene diene (EPDM) and polypropylene (PP) offers excellent resistance to acids, alkalis, oxidising agents, and polar solvents \u2014 with the exception of fuels, mineral oils, hydraulic fluids, and hydrocarbons. It is also ozone-, aging-, UV- and weather-resistant, mechanically robust, and highly dimensionally stable.<\/p>\n<p>Silicone Rubber Round Cord \u2014 This FDA-compliant material provides excellent resistance to synthetic, animal, and vegetable oils. It remains flexible at temperatures from -60 \u00b0C to +200 \u00b0C and tolerates short-term spikes up to +230 \u00b0C.<\/p>\n<p>Natural Rubber Round Cord \u2014 Also FDA-approved, this natural material is resistant to acids and alkalis, very elastic, and tear-resistant. Its operating temperature range is -40 \u00b0C to +80 \u00b0C.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"POM_Round_Bar\"><\/span>POM Round Bar<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rct-online.de\/en\/semi-finished-products\/rods\/rods-made-of-elastomers-plastics-or-glas-ceramic\/30278\/solid-rod-made-of-pom-fda\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-56\" title=\"Solid Rod made of POM - FDA\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rct-online.de\/magazin\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Rundstab-aus-POM-FDA-300x285.jpg\" alt=\"Solid Rod made of POM - FDA\" width=\"260\" height=\"247\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.rct-online.de\/magazin\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Rundstab-aus-POM-FDA-300x285.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.rct-online.de\/magazin\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Rundstab-aus-POM-FDA.jpg 589w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 260px) 100vw, 260px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Round bars made of Polyoxymethylene (POM), also known by its trade name Delrin\u00ae, are primarily used to build power transmission components due to the material&#8217;s high mechanical hardness\u00a0and tensile- and compressive strength. The FDA-compliant POM is commonly machined into sliding bearings, rollers, and gears, where its excellent low-friction properties ensure minimal wear.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">POM is easy to machine and retains its impact strength even at low temperatures. This weather-resistant and physiologically safe material operates reliably from -40 \u00b0C to +105 \u00b0C, with short-term exposure possible up to +140 \u00b0C.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Food and Drug Administration, or FDA, is the United States\u2019 federal authority responsible for overseeing the safety of all goods sold within the USA. This oversight includes not just domestically produced items but also all imports, which is why the agency\u2019s guidelines and requirements are relevant far beyond the US. 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