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GP55 Blue Drum (DRPL00094NA20002)
Compliance Statement - Absence of Substances
Greif is not aware of the presence of, nor do we intentionally add, any of the substances in the list provided below to our
product or include in our process.
Chemical/Chemical Group
• Latex
• PVC/PVDC
• Polybrominated bi/di phenyls
• Phthalate and Phthalate Esters
• Biocides (including dimethylfumurate)
• Chlorinated Compounds
• Benzophenone
• Nitrosamines
• Quaternary Ammonium Compounds
• Fumigants
• Fungicides
• Pesticides
• Preservatives
• Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs)
• Nanomaterials
• Food allergens (including peanuts, tree nuts, wheat, fish, crustaceans, soy, milk, eggs, sesame)
Greif is not aware of, nor do we intentionally add, any of the following substances, except where noted below:
Bisphenol A and related derivatives are generally contained in certain raw materials used in epoxy, epoxy/phenolic and
phenolic formulations used as linings for some steel drums and steel closure systems. Greif purchases these raw materials as
industry standard materials and does not deliberately add Bisphenol A in its converting process of these items. RDL100FA is
the only Greif lining that is BPA non-intent, meaning it is BPA free by design. It is produced from raw materials that do not
contain BPA nor is BPA intentionally added during the manufacturing.
Melamine is used as a curing agent in some exterior paints, but it is consumed during the curing process and is limited to the
exterior of steel drums.
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Poly and Perfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) may be present in certain vented closures, Viton/PTFE gaskets and fluorinated
plastic containers depending on the scope of chemicals included in the definition.
Carcinogens Plastic drum colorants containing carbon black, including high purity “FDA-Black”, may contain trace levels of
polycyclic aromatic compounds (PAHs) at levels below 1 ppm. Carbon Black is also classified as an IARC 2B carcinogen.
Certain yellow colorants may also contain elemental Nickel, classified as a carcinogen by under Proposition 65, as part of
their pigmentation. The majority of colorants contain crystalline silica and titanium dioxide, both of which are classified as
carcinogens.
BSE/TSE, RELIGIOUS REQUIREMENTS: All the above product contact materials of construction used in the
manufacture of Greif's packaging are not known to have animal derivation, and therefore (a) meet the requirements of Kosher
and Halal, and (b) are not anticipated to contain any bovine spongiform encephalopathy agents.
CONEG/CALIFORNIA TOXICS IN PACKAGING. The raw materials of construction for Greif's packaging are purchased
as industry standard materials. Suppliers to Greif have the responsibility to meet the requirements in our specifications for
compliance with CONEG Model Legislation, California Toxics in Packaging Legislation, and the Toxics in Packaging
Clearinghouse. These requirements include heavy metal sum concentrations not to exceed 100 ppm. Greif does not
intentionally add any such substances in its converting process of the raw materials of construction. Compliance with the
above Legislation correlates with (a) EU RoHS requirements for heavy metals and (b) EU Packaging Directive 94/62. The
filler is responsible for container and component suitability, source separation and recycling/disposal issues in each applicable
country of use.
CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65. The packaging supplied to you do not, as a result of our manufacturing processes,
require any warnings to be made regarding chemicals listed in the California Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement
Act of 1986 (Prop 65).
IRRADIATION. The packaging supplied to you are not intentionally exposed to any irradiation treatment during the
manufacturing process. Poly irradiated (PE Square) gaskets are crosslinked using electron beam radiation as part of the gasket
manufacturing process.
Compliance Statement - FDA
Greif Packaging LLC (Greif) industrial packaging products, with the exceptions noted in this statement, are made from
materials that when reasonably expected to come in contact with the filled product are in compliance with applicable FDA
regulations. The statements in this document are effective only for the first use of the products. The filler is responsible for
determining the suitability and use limitations of the product and its components, as well as manufacturing process assessment
and cleanliness, for the given application.
The contact materials of Greif’s products, as specified to our suppliers, are indirect food additives that are either generally
recognized as safe (GRAS), prior sanctioned, permissible by regulation under the Food Additives Amendment to the Federal
Food, Drug & Cosmetic Act (21 CFR), or permissible by Food Contact Notification (FCN).
Most closures, components and gasketing systems used in Greif’s products comply with FDA regulations 21 CFR 177.1520
and 21 CFR 177.2600. Flanges with black “Buna” gaskets, vented closures that utilize microporous membranes(i.e.
fluoropolymer membranes), and phosphated and zinc plated closures do not have a direct route to FDA compliance and are
not suitable for food contact uses. Certain vented closures, as designed with splashguards to minimize liquid contact with
the vent material, are available for your determination as having a functional barrier between the filled product and the vent
material. Other routes to compliance for such vents may include dietary exposure calculations that you can perform for your
specific product. Contact your Greif sales representative for samples of closure, valve, gasket or vent materials for your own
internal testing needs and suitability determinations.
The finished (cured) interior linings used in Greif’s products meet the requirements of the US Food and Drug Administration
21 CFR Part 175.300 for packaging, processing or holding food. Migration testing for determination of use limitations is the
responsibility of the filler.
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Tinplated steel and cold rolled unlined steel used in Greif products may be considered GRAS based on their chemical
inertness, hardness and a history of safe use in contact with food. Galvanized steel is considered suitable for many food
contact applications with the specific exception of acidic food types (migration testing for determination of use limitations is
the responsibility of the filler). However, Greif recommends the use of cured linings for food contact applications. Composite
drums (steel drums with an interior molded plastic insert) are in compliance with 21 CFR Part 177.1520.
Virgin high-density high molecular weight polyethylene resin used in Greif products is suitable for food contact in compliance
with 21 CFR 177.1520. Antioxidants and/or stabilizers for polymers used in Greif products that are proprietary to resin
manufacturers are compliant with 21 CFR 178.2010. The recycled material content from our own operations may be in the
range of 40%. Such material is internally generated and is suitable for use in food applications. The use of internally generated
regrind is consistent with sustainable packaging initiatives. The use limitation and suitability of reused materials or containers
is the responsibility of the filler.
Colorants used in Greif products, except for non-FDA black and gray, are safe for use in food packaging in compliance with
21 CFR 178.3297. The specific ingredients in the composition are proprietary to Greif; you can contact your Greif sales
representative for samples of resin and colorant for your own internal testing needs. Colorant compositions contain carrier
resins that are polyethylene based, and the formulations are typical pigments, minerals and process ingredients as allowed in
21 CFR.
Drum designs with electrogalvanized (EG) chime steel or hot-dipped galvanized (HD) chime steel should only be used when
chime steel is not reasonably expected to come in contact with the filled product, as the EG and HD topcoat does not have
a path to FDA compliance and are not suitable for food contact use. Stainless steel (considered GRAS) chimes/overlays
or plastic film tubes are suitable for use in contact with food under 21 CFR 177.1520 and may be used when the chime is
reasonably expected to come in contact with the product.
The correlation between US FDA food packaging requirements and those of the CFIA is generally recognized. Because of
the compliance of our materials to US FDA requirements, and because of the known correlation, the drums/IBC’s are in
compliance with Health Canada Division 23 of the Food and Drugs Act and Regulations, Section B.23.001, although please
note that no “Letter of No Objection” has been obtained.
Compliance Statement - REACH
Greif products manufactured in North America are considered articles that are exempt from REACH registration, as there is
no intended release or reasonably foreseeable release of any substances used in construction of the articles during the service
life of the article. It is the importer of products into REACH countries that has the responsibility to assess and fulfill REACH
registration requirements.
Greif has no further responsibility to address REACH registration requirements. We are not aware of any substances of very
high concern (SVHC’s) in the packaging manufactured in North America, with the exception of certain nitrile (Buna) gasket
systems and certain adhesives used in fibre drums. Black Buna (nitrile) gaskets may be derived from phthalates, which are
included on the SVHC list. Adhesives used in certain fibre drum constructions contain boric acid as a tackifier, which is
included on the SVHC list.
In addition, we do not intentionally add any SVHC’s in our manufacturing process. We do periodically monitor the SVHC list
for new entries that are typically added twice/year.
Packaging – Food Contact
Attributes
- Gluten-free
- Ingredient declaration
Locations
Location name | Address |
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Greif-Belleville | 300 University Ave Belleville, ON K8N5B5 CAN |
Documents
Type | Location | File name | Effective | Expiration |
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Allergens | Greif-Belleville | Allergens.pdf | 12/8/2023 | 12/7/2025 |
Country of Origin | Greif-Belleville | Country of Origin.pdf | 8/16/2021 | 8/15/2024 |
Lot Code | Greif-Belleville | Date-Lot Code Explanation.docx | 8/16/2021 | 8/15/2024 |
Phthalate Esters Letter | Greif-Belleville | Food Contact Declaration Fruit dOr Inc. HQ 2023 (2).pdf | 12/7/2023 | 12/6/2024 |
Irradiation Status Statement | Greif-Belleville | Food Contact Declaration Fruit dOr Inc. HQ 2023 (2).pdf | 12/7/2023 | 12/6/2025 |
Product Specification Sheet | Greif-Belleville | GP55-3 rev05 2.pdf | 8/12/2021 | 8/11/2024 |