Product safety

Product safety is a top priority for Orthex. We take great pride in offering products that are manufactured with safe, high-quality raw materials that make them durable, functional, and safe to use.

We comply with all relevant product safety regulations and guidelines, such as the EU’s General Product Safety Regulation regarding consumer goods, the Regulation of good practices in food contact material operations, and the Regulation on plastic materials and articles in contact with food.

All our food related products are carefully tested on a regular basis in laboratories to ensure safe food contact. Tests are carried out by independent accredited test laboratories. The symbols on the products and packages tell the consumer what temperatures the product endures, whether it can be used in the microwave, freezer, dishwasher etc. Here more information about the symbols and their meaning.

We specify these details in our product specific Declarations of Compliance (DoC).

All our products made from conventional plastic are free of Bisphenol A (BPA) and phthalates. Recycled plastic is also tested and safe, but as it originates from multiple plastic products, it cannot be used in food-contact products.