Are Nitrile Exam Gloves Food Safe

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Are nitrile exam gloves food safe. The safety zone gnep lg 1p nitrile exam gloves medical grade powder free latex rubber free disposable non sterile food safe textured indigo color convenient dispenser pack of 100 size large. They are a great alternative for those who have latex allergies or those who care for patients with such allergies. Latex gloves could be used for intermediate situations but due to the popularity of nitrile gloves over latex nitrile is the glove of choice for intermediate to long term use in food processing. Here at safetygloves co uk we sell a wide selection of food safe nitrile gloves that are certified to en 1186 the european standard that governs whether gloves are suitable for food handling giving you peace of mind that you re getting the right gloves.

Nitrile gloves have been a large part of that trend due in part to their strong and resilient nature and the reduction of latex in the marketplace. Nitrile gloves are the perfect compromise between latex and vinyl. Nitrile gloves are popular as they do not leave the scent of latex. When you re handling food it is essential to make sure that you are following the proper hygiene procedures.

We also carry latex and vinyl disposable gloves. Food poisoning as a result of improper food handling and the spread of food borne illnesses have been steadily on the decline and gloves have greatly influenced that downtrend. Nitrile is considered the glove of choice for the food industry because it avoids the issue of allergies associated with latex and is resistant to many of the same chemicals as latex.