🧪 What do these certifications mean?
- EN 1186 (OM5): This EU standard tests plastics in contact with food. The OM5 test condition simulates 2 hours at 121 °C – just like the sterilization of substrate bags. Unicorn Bags is currently the only manufacturer whose entire range meets this standard.
- FDA 21 CFR 177.1520: This US regulation confirms that the polypropylene used is suitable for direct contact with food – without any questionable migration of substances.
🔍 Why is this important for mushroom growers?
- No residues: even after autoclaving, the bags remain free of harmful substances.
- Maximum safety: The certificates confirm purity and stability – crucial for reproducible cultivation success.
- For any size of farm: whether hobby or large-scale farming – the same certified quality applies to all.
📜 Quality promise from Unicorn
Unicorn Bags already had clear standards before the current certification:
- 100% virgin polypropylene (no recycled material, BPA-free)
- Without printing, dyes or coatings
- Robustness against heat, mechanical stress and transportation
- Efficient filter technology (e.g. type T, A or B) for optimum gas permeability
✅ Your benefits at a glance
| Advantage | What it means for you |
|---|---|
| Risk minimization | No entry of pollutants into the substrate |
| Process reliability | Bags reliably withstand the autoclave |
| Universal applicability | Certified quality for all breeding sizes |
🚀 Conclusion
With EN 1186-OM5 and FDA 177.1520 certification, Unicorn Bags proves once again why they are the market leader in mushroom cultivation. If you are looking for maximum safety, clean processes and consistently high quality, these bags are the right choice.