In brief
UMW Grantt International Sdn. Bhd. introduced Grantt Multi-purpose Food Grade Grease at the International Greentech & Eco Products Exhibition & Conference Malaysia 2023 in Kuala Lumpur. The company says the biodegradable, non-toxic grease was developed with UMW Innovation and R&D Centre, Universiti Malaysia Pahang Al Sultan Abdullah and MNR Multitech. It is intended for general greasing, particularly in settings where accidental contact with food is possible, including food and beverage, pharmaceutical, dairy and agricultural industries. The product comes in 400-gram packaging and, according to the release, meets several international standards and holds MyHijau and Good Manufacturing Practice certifications. UMW Grantt described the launch as an addition to its green product range, following its earlier introduction of Grantt Bio VG Hydraulic Oil.
Key takeaways
- UMW Grantt introduced its biodegradable food-grade grease at IGEM 2023 in Kuala Lumpur.
- The product was developed in collaboration with UMW’s R&D centre, UMPSA and MNR Multitech.
- The grease is packaged in 400-gram units and is intended for use in industries where food contact is a risk.
- The release says the product meets several international standards and has MyHijau and Good Manufacturing Practice certifications.
Kuala Lumpur, October 5, 2023 -- UMW Grantt International Sdn. Bhd. (“UMW Grantt”), a wholly owned subsidiary of the UMW Group, and the producer of Grantt Lubricants, today introduced its biodegradable multi-purpose food grade grease, expanding its offering in the green product line-up. The Grantt Multi-purpose Food Grade Grease was launched by YB Datuk Seri Huang Tiong Sii, Deputy Minister of Natural Resources, Environment and Climate Change at the International Greentech & Eco Products Exhibition & Conference Malaysia (“IGEM”) 2023, Southeast Asia’s largest trade event for green technologies and eco solutions, at Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre.
UMW Grantt together with UMW Innovation and R&D Centre Sdn. Bhd. collaborated with Universiti Malaysia Pahang Al Sultan Abdullah (“UMPSA”) and MNR Multitech Sdn. Bhd. to develop the first biodegradable multi-purpose food grade grease to be commercialised in Malaysia. The Grantt Multi-purpose Food Grade Grease is distributed in a 400-gram packaging and competitively priced.
The Grantt Multi-purpose Food Grade Grease is formulated with proprietary food-grade additives, environment-friendly green-based oil and thickening agent with excellent heat reversion characteristics. It is a biodegradable non-toxic grease specially made for universal greasing application especially for use in industries where there is a risk of contact with food. These industries include food and beverage, pharmaceutical, cosmetic, meat, poultry and feed, dairy products, agriculture and food packaging.
The Grantt Multi-purpose Food Grade Grease meets the various international standards such as DIN 51825, OECD 301B as well as OECD 201, 202 and 203. The product had also obtained the MyHijau certification, which is an official green recognition scheme endorsed by the Government of Malaysia. It is also accorded with the Good Manufacturing Practice certification.
Dato’ Sri Ahmad Fuaad Kenali, President and Group CEO, UMW Holdings Berhad remarked, “The UMW Group has over 60 years of experience in the lubricants industry. Last year, Grantt Lubricants ventured into the green product line-up with the launch of Grantt Bio VG Hydraulic Oil (VG 46 and VG 68), driven by the growing demand for greener lubricants to address concerns over the environment. Grantt Lubricants is now introducing its second green-product, the biodegradable Grantt Multi-purpose Food Grade Grease. Moving forward, the UMW Group will continue to innovate to meet market needs and develop eco-friendly products that have minimal impact on the environment.”
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Questions around this news
What is the Grantt Multi-purpose Food Grade Grease designed for?
The release describes the grease as a biodegradable, non-toxic lubricant for general greasing applications, particularly in workplaces where lubricants could come into contact with food. Listed sectors include food and beverage, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, meat and poultry, animal feed, dairy, agriculture and food packaging.
What standards and certifications does the grease meet?
According to the release, the grease meets DIN 51825 and OECD 301B, 201, 202 and 203 standards. It has also received MyHijau certification, described as a Malaysian government-endorsed green recognition scheme, and Good Manufacturing Practice certification.
What does food-grade grease mean?
Food-grade grease is a lubricant formulated for equipment used in or around food processing, where incidental contact with food may occur. The designation does not mean the grease is intended to be eaten or that every use is automatically permitted; suitability depends on the product’s approvals and the equipment and application.
