Kitchen food thermometer is an indispensable kitchen tool in the Western kitchen. If you plan to sell this product on e-commerce platforms such as Amazon, corresponding food contact material testing must be carried out to comply with relevant regulations and standards. Here is a guide to FDA food contact material testing of kitchen food thermometers:



1. Understand FDA food contact material testing requirements

The FDA (U.S. Food and Drug Administration) has a series of strict requirements for food contact materials to ensure that these materials will not cause harm to human health. For kitchen food thermometers, you need to pay attention to the parts that are in direct contact with food, such as probes, handles, etc. The materials used in these parts must comply with relevant FDA regulations and standards.

2. Choose the appropriate testing agency

Before conducting FDA food contact material testing, you need to choose a testing agency with relevant qualifications and experience. You can find reliable testing agencies through search engines or relevant industry associations, and learn about their service scope, testing cycles, costs and other information.

3. Prepare samples and information

According to the requirements of the testing agency, prepare a certain number of kitchen food thermometer samples and related technical information, such as product instructions, material list, etc. This information will help testing agencies better understand the characteristics and uses of products, thereby conducting more accurate testing.

4. Conduct testing and evaluation

After the samples are sent to the testing agency, the testing agency will conduct detailed testing and evaluation of the product in accordance with relevant FDA regulations and standards. This includes compositional analysis of materials, migration testing, toxicity assessment, etc. Based on the test results, the testing agency will issue a corresponding test report.

5. Obtain certification and comply with regulations

If the kitchen food thermometer passes the FDA food contact material test, it will obtain the corresponding certification certificate. After obtaining certification, you need to strictly abide by the relevant regulations and standards of the FDA to ensure the quality and safety of the product. At the same time, it is also required to undergo regular supervision and inspections from the FDA to maintain product compliance.