Salto quality, materials and certifications

The quality of a kitchen or lunch accessory starts with its materials and the checks that accompany them. At Salto, we highlight documented product features, food-contact information and clear instructions. Silicone, plastic, glass and steel require different checks: understanding these differences helps you choose with confidence.

Food-contact materials and MOCA documentation

MOCA is the Italian term for materials and articles intended to come into contact with food. For lunch boxes, water bottles, containers and kitchen utensils, conformity documentation describes the materials, intended uses and conditions covered by the checks.

The dossiers accompanying Salto food-contact products include declarations of conformity and test reports relevant to the articles and components examined. A conformity declaration, a laboratory report and a certification serve different purposes: each documents specific aspects of a product.

Food-contact silicone, plastic, glass and steel

A folding bottle can combine a silicone body with a plastic cap; a glass container can have a lid and seal made from other materials. Utensil sets may include silicone, wood and steel. We therefore consider food-contact components and the tests applicable to each one.

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BPA free: a feature supported by evidence

BPA, or bisphenol A, is among the substances examined in food-contact materials. The dossiers reviewed include BPA tests with results relating to the components tested. A “not detected” result refers to the detection limit of the test method.

The term BPA free must therefore relate to products and materials for which it is documented. Read it alongside other food-contact checks, instructions and conditions of use. Individual product pages describe the features applicable to the model selected.

Migration tests: assessing contact with food and drinks

Migration tests assess the transfer of substances from a material into liquids that simulate food contact, under defined time and temperature conditions. The reports reviewed include overall migration tests and, depending on the material, checks on specific substances.

These checks provide results for the samples and conditions tested. Laboratory temperatures do not automatically become a product’s maximum operating temperatures: follow the individual instructions for microwaves, freezers, dishwashers and hot drinks.

Odour and taste checks

Some product dossiers also include sensory tests. These assess possible changes in odour and taste under the test conditions, complementing information about the materials and migration tests.

Documented traceability

Traceability declarations connect materials, models and production batches to the relevant technical documentation. This connection helps attribute information to the correct product and keep features, tests and intended uses consistent.

Choosing and using with more information

Quality also means understanding how to use and care for a product. Before buying, check its materials, capacity and instructions. During use, follow the washing, heating and storage guidance. Tests and features vary according to the model and its components.

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