Trelleborg Sealing Solutions Confirms Materials Meet EU Directives

The Turcon MF range of Polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) based sealing materials has been specifically formulated by Trelleborg Sealing Solutions for food contact, pharmaceutical and medical applications. The range of materials must therefore comply with the EU’s plastics directive 2002/72/EC (former 90/128/EEC.) Third party tests have confirmed that all Turcon® MF materials continue to comply with various amendments and additions recently made by the European Communities Commission to the directive as stated in article 5 of the Regulation (EC) 1935/2004.

“Formulations have been re-checked against all amendments,” says Ferdinand Schwabe, European Segment Manager for pharmaceuticals, food and beverage at Trelleborg Sealing Solutions. “Test specimens were submitted to a renowned external test house for migration testing and sensory testing. There, they were exposed to food simulants for aqueous, acidic, alcoholic and fatty food. Based on positive test results new certificates were issued, meaning we can continue to provide outstanding sealing materials for hygienic applications.