PFAS, food safety, EU declaration of conformity and data sheets
Should the materials in your products be approved for contact with food or meet other technical standards?
As a partner to companies and manufacturers in many different industries, we offer materials that:
Our specialists are familiar with the requirements and standards of your industry. Therefore, Betech can always help you with a solution that meets these requirements.
BEK 681 / DK
BFR XV
BFR XXI
BSE/TSE
DGCCRF
EU CoE-AP
EU 10/2011
EU 1935/2004
EU 2023/2006 GMP
EU 2024/3190
FDA Title 21 § 177.1550
FDA Title 21 § 177.2400
FDA Title 21 § 177.2470
FDA Title 21 § 177.2600
FDA Title 21 § 180.22
GB 31603 (GMP)
GB 4806.1/6/7/11
GB 9685 A1/A3/A5/A6/A7
ACS XP P 41-250
BEK 1007 / DK
KTW-BWGL (plastics)
UBA (elastomers)
DVGW W-270
DVGW W-534
WRAS (WRC)
EN 681-1
3A 18-03
NSF 51
NSF 61
YOUR ONE 549
Norsok M710
ISO 23936-1
ISO 23936-2
ISO 10423
ISO 1817
ISO 16070
API 6A / 6FB / 607
USP 26 Class VI
ISO 10993-1
UL-94
UL-157
ISO 13787
ISO 18097
From customers we receive questions about whether products in our portfolio contain PFAS, and how Betech views the development in this area. Below is the current situation and how Betech approaches the PFAS issue.
PFAS are substances where fluorine is bound to carbon. While some PFAS can be harmful and persistent in the environment, the polymeric PFASs used in some of our technical plastic and rubber materials are not considered dangerous. Our PFAS-based materials include:
PFAS in polymer materials, which is found in some of our plastic and rubber products, provides highly resistant and durable products that are ideal for sealing solutions in demanding industrial applications.
Betech closely monitors international PFAS regulations to ensure that all our products comply with applicable legislation. We work directly with our suppliers to guarantee responsible sourcing and production.
PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) includes thousands of man-made chemicals that are widely used in consumer and industrial products, including non-stick cookware, stain-resistant textiles, seals, self-lubricating bearings, and many, many others.
The PFAS category includes all fluoropolymers such as PTFE, PVDF, PFA FEP, FKM, FVMQ and FFKM.
Together with four other countries, Denmark has submitted a proposal for a total ban on the use of PFAS in the EU. Betech follows the development of the case in close cooperation with our partners.Currently, nothing has been decided, as any regulation regarding the use of PFAS remains at the proposal stage.
When there is clarification in the EU, Betech will of course initiate measures to comply with the legislation in force at all times.
Work on the EU proposal on PFAS can be followed here. European Chemicals Agency, ECHA
Betech stores and handles materials that may come into contact with food in end-user applications. Therefore, Betech is subject to the Food Safety Authority’s “Smiley” control system.
See the results for food control and Betech's latest four control reports.
Do you need a material data sheet or an EU declaration of conformity?
At Betech, you receive documentation regarding the product or material's properties and that it meets the relevant standards and approvals.
Contact us via the form here and provide the identification on the relevant material – we will ensure that you receive the necessary documentation quickly.
Involve us in the development and design phase.
We are pleased to make our many years of experience available to you and are happy to engage in a close dialogue about the optimal sealing solution for your specific task.
In addition to consulting, we also design and manufacture the solutions from our comprehensive range of compound and packing materials.
