Paper straws launched on Amazon Germany LFGB testing project
Date：2024-02-26 10:39:06 Classification
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Paper straws require German LFGB testing because paper straws are materials in contact with food. According to German LFGB regulations, all materials in contact with food need to be tested by LFGB to ensure that the product will not contaminate food or be harmful to human health. cause harm. To put paper straws on Amazon in the German market, you need to meet the relevant requirements of the German LFGB (Lebensmittel- und Bedarfsgegenständegesetz, Food and Daily Necessities Law).
German LFGB testing items:
1. Comprehensive migration test: Evaluate the amount of substances that may migrate into food after the straw comes into contact with food.
2. Sensory test: Evaluate the smell and taste of the straw to ensure that it will not affect the taste of the food.
3. Heavy metal release test: Detect heavy metals that may be present in straws, such as lead, cadmium, etc., to evaluate their potential impact on food safety.
4. Formaldehyde content test: Test the formaldehyde content in the straw to ensure that it meets the formaldehyde restriction requirements of LFGB.
5. Special migration test: Evaluate whether substances in the straw may migrate into food under specific conditions.
6. Azo dye test: This test is conducted on some paper straws that may contain azo dyes to confirm their safety.
Paper straws German LFGB testing process:
1. Sample preparation: Prepare a sufficient number of paper straw samples to ensure that the samples are representative and reflect the actual situation of the product.
2. Apply for certification: Submit the prepared samples to the German LFGB certification agency and fill in the corresponding application form. The application form requires detailed information about the paper straws, including materials, production processes, uses, etc.
3. Laboratory testing: The certification agency will send the samples to the designated laboratory for testing. The laboratory will conduct multiple tests on paper straws, including chemical properties, physical properties, microbial indicators, etc. During the testing process, operations need to be carried out in accordance with the provisions of the German Food Packaging Law to ensure the accuracy and reliability of the testing results.
4. Audit results: After the laboratory testing is completed, the certification body will audit the test results. Based on the test results, the certification body will give a conclusion on whether it has passed the LFGB certification.
5. Obtain certification: If the paper straw sample passes the certification, it can obtain the LFGB certification certificate and be allowed to be sold in the German market. Certificates usually include product details, test items and results, certification agency information, etc.
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