NORRES Technology Icon – Approvals for Use with Foodstuffs
The NORRES Approvals for Use with Foodstuffs icon indicates that the hose has one or more national and/or international approvals and certifications of conformity for use in food applications.
NORRES explains that hoses with this symbol may be used in food applications, but the exact approval, certification, permitted food contact and application limits must always be checked according to the relevant NORRES product description.
This icon is especially relevant for food industry, pharmaceutical industry, dry food conveying, foodstuff conveying, vacuum conveying devices, dosing systems, pelleting machines, tablet presses and other applications where food contact suitability is required.
Important: This icon does not mean that every NORRES hose is suitable for food applications. It also does not automatically mean that every food-related NORRES hose has the same approval level. Some products may refer to a food grade wall, while others may state approval for the complete hose. The exact wording must always be checked on the official NORRES product page and datasheet.
This icon also does not automatically mean antistatic performance, electrical conductivity, abrasion resistance, flame resistance, chemical resistance, microbe resistance or high-temperature suitability. These properties must be checked according to the exact NORRES hose model and official product data.
FAQ
Q: What does the NORRES Food icon mean?
A: It indicates that the hose has one or more approvals or certifications of conformity for use in food applications.
Q: Can every NORRES hose with this icon be used for all food products?
A: No. The exact food application, approval level, conveyed material and operating conditions must be checked according to the relevant NORRES product description.
Q: Is “food grade wall” the same as approval for the complete hose?
A: No. These are different statements. If NORRES only states food grade wall, it should not be described as complete hose approval.
Q: Does this icon mean the hose is suitable for pharmaceutical applications?
A: Not automatically. Pharmaceutical suitability must be checked according to the exact NORRES hose model and official product information.
Q: Does this icon mean the hose is antistatic or electrically conductive?
A: No. Antistatic or electrically conductive properties only apply when NORRES specifically states them for the exact hose model.
