Kitchen food thermometers exported to the United States need to be tested for food contact materials in accordance with the requirements of the FDA (U.S. Food and Drug Administration). The FDA 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.



Kitchen food thermometer US FDA food contact material testing standards

1. Material safety: The probe, handle and other parts of the thermometer that are in direct contact with food must be made of safe and non-toxic materials.

2. Heat resistance: The thermometer must be able to withstand a certain temperature and will not release harmful substances due to overheating.

3. Corrosion resistance: The thermometer must be able to withstand the chemicals in food without causing corrosion.

4. Easy to clean: The surface of the thermometer must be easy to clean and not easy to breed bacteria and dirt.

5. Sterility: Thermometers must undergo strict disinfection and sterilization during the production process to ensure sterility.



Kitchen food thermometer US FDA food contact material testing process

1. Select a testing agency: You need to choose a testing agency with FDA certification qualifications and experience to ensure the accuracy and reliability of test results. 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.

2. Prepare samples and information: According to the requirements of the testing agency, prepare a certain number of kitchen food thermometer samples and provide relevant product information, such as product instructions, material certification documents, etc.

3. Send samples for testing: Send the samples to the testing agency for testing. The testing agency will test and evaluate the samples for various indicators, such as material composition, microbial indicators, chemical residues, etc.

4. Waiting for the test report: After completing the test, the testing agency will issue a corresponding test report, which will detail whether the various indicators of the product comply with FDA's food contact material standards.

5. Apply for FDA certification: If the product meets FDA standards, the company can apply for a registration number from the FDA and obtain FDA certification.



Kitchen Food Thermometer What information is required for US FDA food contact material testing?

1. Product information: Provide product information about kitchen food thermometers, including product name, model, specifications, quantity, etc.

2. Ingredients list: Provide a list of all ingredients contained in the product, including main ingredients, auxiliary ingredients, additives, etc., as well as the percentage content of each ingredient.

3. Material certification: Provide material certification for parts that are in direct contact with food to prove that these materials comply with relevant FDA regulations and standards.

4. Production process: Describe the production process of the product, including production technology, processing parameters, disinfection and sterilization methods, etc.

5. Labels and instructions: Provide product labels and instructions to ensure compliance with FDA labeling and instructions specifications.