Overview
Food service gloves are disposable gloves certified for contact with food under FDA 21 CFR 177.2600 (US) or EU Regulation 1935/2004 (Europe). They are used in restaurants, delis, food processing, catering, and grocery stores.
Materials
- ✓Nitrile (most common for higher-end)
- ✓Latex (where allowed)
- ✓Vinyl (PE) (budget)
- ✓Polyethylene (deli)
Key Features
- ✓FDA 21 CFR 177.2600 compliant
- ✓EU 1935/2004 compliant
- ✓Often color-coded for cross-contamination prevention
- ✓Available in many colors
✓ Pros
- +Food-safe certified
- +Color-coded options for cross-contamination
- +Affordable
- +Various price points
✗ Cons
- −Single-use — environmental impact
- −Some colors contain dyes (avoid for very acidic foods)
- −Cannot be reused safely
Who Uses Food Service?
Restaurant staffDeli workersFood processing workersCaterers