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General

For our products we use only the highest quality stainless steel types AISI204cu (16.5% chrome, 2% nickel, 81.5% steel) or DIN 18/8 (18% chrome, 8% nickel, 74% steel). Of course neither lead, nor cadmium or other harmful substances are contained. The food packaged in our products therefore does not have any contact with chemicals or harmful substances.

In the German GALAB Laboratories, the material has been certified to be absolutely food safe: our products are acid-resistant and show no deviations in smell or taste. In addition, the stainless steel used is corrosion-resistant and therefore suitable for cleaning in the dishwasher. High-grade steels with at least 10.5% chrome content are regarded as stainless steels.

Our products are produced responsibly in South India and China. We attach great importance to the origin of our products, therefore our founder and managing director Mustafa personally inspects the production conditions on site regularly. This way we can be sure that our company ethics are being complied with. The employed workers receive a fair wage and, of course, no children are employed in the production facilities. The health and safety management is ISO-certified. This means that the protection of personnel and compliance with legal requirements have top priority. Among other things, working and break times must be regulated. Compliance with these conditions has been certified by the manufacturers.

Thanks to the stainless steel, our products are very stable and durable. Nevertheless, they can scratch or be dented if exposed to strong impacts. However, these optical flaws have no impact on the product's functionality.

Yes – many of our products can be personalized with a durable laser engraving. Here you can find an overview of the products that we currently can personalize for you. You can determine the look of the engraving yourself in our online editor. 

For corporate customers who purchase larger quantities, we offer even more options for customization, please get in touch with our customer support for further details.

You can order lids for our bottles and insulated containers, silicone sealing rings, and the separator for the Bento Flex+ in our online shop.

If you need a different spare part, please contact our customer service.

Use

Products with a plus in the name have sealing rings made of food-safe silicone and are leak-proof. For all other products, we do not use a sealing ring. This is not a problem when transported upright, but we cannot guarantee 100% leakproofness with the standard versions. You can find an variety of the leak-proof products in our webshop.

In the boxes and bottles of ECO Brotbox both cold and hot food and drinks can be transported. However, since our standard products are made of single-walled stainless steel, these products have no insulating function, i.e. they keep the contents neither cold nor warm. Attention with hot contents – these products can also become very hot outside!

If you want to keep your drinks or food cold or hot for a longer time, we recommend our insulated bottles and containers made of double-walled stainless steel.

Note: The non-insulating Tiffin Swing+, Bento Classic+, Bento Flex+ and Yogi Box products should not be filled with hot food as this will create a vacuum which will make it difficult to open the box again. Please allow the food to cool before filling.

Not all stainless steel products are allowed to be used in the microwave. You can use our Yumis and the Thali plate in the microwave. Up to 1000W and without lid!

When used in the oven or on the grill, extreme caution is required as the material becomes extremely hot and there is a risk of being burned. You can use products in the oven without lids.

The containers can basically be used for freezing. However, we do not recommend it as frequent freezing can lead to material fatigue. This shortens the lifetime of the boxes. In addition, you should take care not to fill the frozen food too high so that the frozen food can spread without stretching the container. The frozen product can cause a very high pressure and deform the box significantly.

The locking clamps of our boxes are adjusted manually during production. This means that the strength of the clamps can vary from box to box. We do check the strength of the clamps before shipping, but if a clamp still is too tight or too loose, it can be easily adjusted to your needs by slightly bending it.

Here is a short video on how to do that: How to adjust clamps

Since some boxes have changeable clamps, it can happen that they come loose and have to be mounted again. However, this can be done easily and by hand. If you lose one of these clamps, you can contact our customer support and we will be happy to send you a new one.

By using sealing rings your box is leak proof. However, when eating very hot food, negative pressure can form which makes it much more difficult to open the box. Please let the food cool down before closing your box. For very hot food (over 70 degrees) it is advisable to remove the sealing rings – but be aware that now the box is no longer leak-proof. 

Tips for opening:

  • Tiffin Swing+/ Tiffin Double+/ Tiffin Pro+: we have created a video to help you.
  • Shanti Box+/Tiffin Bowl+: to release the negative pressure and to remove the separator plate, please pull the tab on the sealing ring a little.

A common reason for smaller amounts of leaking liquid is that during cleaning water has entered the inside of the lid through the handle holder – and then slowly leaks out again. The water can be removed simply by shaking the lid or by placing the lid on a cloth overnight with one of the holes in the handle holder facing downwards so that the water can exit.

In many cases, the problem can also be solved by inserting the silicone ring correctly. This is how you insert it correctly:

A fine crack in your box is probably a stress crack.

These can occur in rare cases if the material gets too stressed during production. Please contact our customer service and we will immediately send you a new box.

Our stainless steel drinking bottles and insulated bottles are designed to be leak-proof. However, please note that not all bottles can be guaranteed to be 100% leak-proof when filled with carbonated drinks. Some models have successfully withstood tests, while others may occasionally leak. 

We recommend that you carry out a small leak test on the bottle before filling it with carbonated drinks. Use at your own risk. We accept no liability for damage or leaks that may occur when filling with carbonated drinks.

Care & Cleaning

Our products are dishwasher safe. For drinking bottles and straws, however, we recommend thorough cleaning with a suitable brush. The sealing rings can be washed in the dishwasher as well. However, we recommend hand rinsing for a long durability.

 Water can enter the inside of the lid through the handle mounting of the bottle lid. However, the water that has collected can be easily removed by shaking.

Cleaning in the dishwasher is possible. However, our bottles have a wide opening and should be cleaned regularly with standard bottle brushes. For manual rinsing you only need warm water and a mild detergent.

The sealing ring is made of food safe silicone. Nevertheless, it may discolour after some time (e.g. due to black tea or similar drinks). This is normal and has no effect on the functionality of the sealing ring. If necessary, the sealing ring can be removed for cleaning. To remove discolouration from the bottle and the sealing ring, place it in the bottle, pour in some vinegar and hot water, allow to work in and then clean with the bottle brush and rinse thoroughly. 

If some water collects in the lid after cleaning, you can shake it out easily.

We recommend that you clean the straws thoroughly immediately after use with the brush provided. If there are dried residues (e.g. from a smoothie) in your drinking straw, first soak it in rinsing water and then use the brush for thorough cleaning. Otherwise a round in the dishwasher will do.
If rust spots are visible on a lunch box, many people believe that inferior metal has been used and that it must therefore be a complaint. There is a widespread misconception that stainless steel cannot rust. Stainless steel consists of approx. 70 % iron. The rust resistance is only created by a protective layer (also known as a passive layer). This protective layer consists mainly of chromium and other precious metals such as nickel. Corrosion (rust) can have various causes, such as incorrect use of the stainless steel product or excessive exposure to chloride. Even briefly exceeding the limit values is enough to damage the passive layer. 

Causes of corrosion (rust):
  1. There are rust particles in the air (flash rust) which are deposited on the surface. However, rust film can also be transferred by other sources of rust (e.g. in the dishwasher). These can be, for example, non-rusting screws of pots or dishwasher baskets whose plastic coating has been damaged.
  2. The water has a high iron content, the particles react with the chlorine and deposit on the stainless steel.
  3. The chlorine content of the water is or was too high.
  4. The water contains a high salt content and is operated at high temperatures. Translated with DeepL.com (free version)
All stainless steel parts should be cleaned regularly. Commercially available household cleaners that are suitable for stainless steel (i.e. without acetic or citric acid) can be used safely in conjunction with a soft cloth or sponge. Cleaning sponges made of steel wool and cleaners containing vinegar, citric or hydrochloric acid are unsuitable for cleaning stainless steel. To ensure that your stainless steel product continues to shine for a long time and no unsightly rust spots form, you should take the precautions mentioned above.
Stainless steel is not usually magnetic. However, there is also magnetic stainless steel that is used in the manufacture of pans and pots to make them suitable for induction hobs. The magnetizability of stainless steel has no influence on its quality. Non-magnetic stainless steel can become magnetic in certain places through strong forming.

Order

No, you can also order as a guest. If you want, you can create an account during your order.

If you want to change an order or have an urgent question, just call us directly: 030/86380907 (Mon-Thur 9-16h, Fri 9-15 h ). Otherwise please send us an e-mail to info@ecobrotbox.de

Yes, we have a large network of retailers. Use our retailer locator to find a store near you. Unfortunately, we can't know which products are in stock on site.

Payment and shipping

You can pay via prepayment (bank transfer), PayPal, credit card or direct debit. The payment methods credit card and direct debit are also handled via PayPal, but you do not need a PayPal account.

No, unless you send us an email to confirm your order. We will then process it manually and send you an order confirmation with payment information. Otherwise it will be cancelled automatically.
You can enter your voucher code directly in the shopping cart or in the last order step.

From 50 € order value we deliver your package within Germany free of shipping costs to you. Below 50 € we charge you 4,95€. The  international shipping costs vary depending on the country.

We ship climate neutral with DHL GoGreen.
Sure we do. We only use recycled paper and cardboard as well as plastic-free adhesive tape for packaging.
Once we have shipped your order, you will receive a shipping confirmation with a tracking code that allows you to track your shipment.

Complaints & Returns

We pack your parcel with great care, but something can still go wrong. Just send us an email with your order number and a short description of your problem as well as a photo of the defect. Of course you can also call us directly (030 863 809 07). We will then send you a return receipt for a free return. After receipt you will receive a faultless product as soon as possible.

That's a pity, but of course you can decide within 30 days to exchange or return the product. You will receive a free return label in the event of a defect or wrong delivery. If you simply do not like the products, you will unfortunately have to cover the shipping costs yourself. If you would like to return something, please visit our return information page.