Hygiene standards for food and pharmaceutical applications

FDA approval is a certification standard issued by the US Food and Drug Administration. It certifies that a product or material is suitable for use in direct contact with food or pharmaceutical substances. The focus is on purity, compatibility and health safety.

For manufacturers of intermediate bulk containers (IBCs) such as Schäfer Container Systems, FDA approval is a decisive criterion for meeting the requirements of international companies – especially in the food production, cosmetics and pharmaceutical industries.

Relevance for Schäfer Container Systems

The stainless steel IBCs from Schäfer Container Systems meet the strict FDA requirements for material properties, surface quality and hygienic processing. This makes these containers ideal for transporting and storing sensitive contents that require an absolutely contamination-free environment.

The FDA-compliant models are not only easy to clean and sterilise, but are also fully traceable and documented – an essential aspect in regulated industries with high quality requirements.

Eigenschaften von FDA-zugelassenen IBCs

- Materials suitable for food or pharmaceutical use

- No release of harmful substances or odours

- Compliance with US regulations

- Easy cleaning and CIP/SIP capability

- Ideal for food, active ingredients and cosmetics

FDA approval is a seal of quality for maximum product safety – especially for IBCs used in sensitive applications.