Plastic cups EU EC) NO 1935/2004 Food contact materials testing
Date:2024-06-17 10:10:52 Classification
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As food contact materials in the EU market, plastic cups need to comply with the relevant regulations of EC No 1935/2004 and undergo corresponding food contact material testing.
1. Testing standards and requirements
Mainly follows the (EU) No 10/2011 standard, which is a specific testing standard for plastic materials in food contact applications.
Testing requirements include:
Migration substance testing: simulates food contact situations, evaluates whether chemicals in plastic cups migrate into food, and checks whether the upper limits set by regulations are exceeded.
Dissolved Substance Testing: Evaluates whether chemicals in plastic cups will dissolve and be released into food during contact with the food.
Physical and mechanical performance testing: Evaluate the physical properties of plastic cups, such as durability, abrasion resistance, etc., to ensure that food safety will not be affected during use.
Application Suitability Testing: Evaluates whether plastic cups are suitable for use in various food contact situations and meet regulatory requirements for a specific industry or product.
Safety assessment: Taking into account the above test results, determine whether the plastic cup meets the EU's food contact material regulations and other relevant safety requirements.
2. Testing process
Submit a testing application: The manufacturer or importer submits a testing application to a qualified third-party testing agency.
Sample preparation and inspection: Prepare samples according to the requirements of the testing agency and send them to the testing agency for testing.
Laboratory testing: Testing agencies test samples in accordance with relevant standards and requirements.
Reports and certificates: The testing agency issues a test report and a certificate of compliance to prove that the plastic cup meets the requirements of EC No 1935/2004.