Lubrication compliance
Compliance engineered into lubrication practice
In regulated food manufacturing environments, lubrication is not only a reliability issue - it is a compliance risk.
Industrial lubricants used inadvertently within processing areas can trigger non-conformance against BRCGS, retailer and manufacturer audit standards. In severe cases, the impact extends beyond maintenance cost to product integrity and brand protection.
Activate approaches compliance as a structural discipline, not a reactive response.
Guaranteed compliance
with the BRC Global Standard
With more than 30 years of experience in real-world food-grade lubrication, Activate understands the stringent expectations set by modern audit frameworks, including the BRC Global Standard for Food Safety, AIB, McDonald’s SQMS and individual retailer standards.
Lubricants are often overlooked during audits, yet the presence of incorrect or non-compliant products in a food processing environment can quickly lead to non-conformances, Enforcement Point Warnings (EPWs) or, in extreme cases, product recall. The reputational and operational impact can be significant.
Activate helps food manufacturers remove this risk.
Our structured dispensing management systems, pre-audit inspections and complimentary collection service for non-conforming lubricants ensure that only approved NSF food-grade products are present and correctly controlled within the production environment.
As a result, Activate systems are widely recognised by auditors, retailers and certification bodies. In many facilities, the presence of Activate’s structured lubrication controls provides immediate assurance that lubricant management has been properly addressed.
Supporting best practice across the site
Activate’s role extends beyond supplying products or services.
We work alongside engineering and technical teams to help establish consistent, well-controlled lubrication practices across the production environment.
This involves investing in our own people, sharing practical knowledge with our customers and supporting the adoption of structured, repeatable standards that improve reliability and audit confidence.
Continuous improvement is not a slogan - it is the gradual strengthening of systems, processes and capability over time.
Activate operates accredited Quality and Health & Safety Management Systems, certified to ISO 9001 and ISO 45001 through Lloyd’s Register and UKAS. In partnership with BRCGS, we help food manufacturers demonstrate robust control of lubrication within the wider food safety framework.
To reinforce our accountability, Activate also provides a Directors’ guarantee on key elements of our service, including lubrication audit compliance.
