How to conduct French DGCCRF food contact material testing on wooden tableware?
Date：2024-07-11 10:33:28 Classification
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The process of French DGCCRF testing of wooden tableware is a rigorous and comprehensive assessment designed to ensure the safety of wooden tableware when in contact with food. The following are the general steps and requirements for French DGCCRF testing of wooden tableware:
1. Preparation stage
1. Provide basic product information:
Provide detailed product information of wooden tableware, including product name, model, specification, quantity, etc.
Provide the production process and formula of the product, including the use of raw materials, additives, auxiliaries, etc.
2. Sample preparation:
Prepare the wooden cutlery sample to be tested and make sure it is clean and has not been treated in any way that may affect the test results.
2. Test items
According to the requirements of the French DGCCRF, wooden tableware usually requires the following testing items:
1. Sensory test:
Through observation, smell and touch, the color, smell, feel, etc. of wooden tableware are evaluated to detect whether there are any sensory issues that may affect food safety.
2. Chemical substance testing:
Polychlorinated biphenyls (PCP) test: Detect whether wooden tableware contains polychlorinated biphenyls and other harmful substances.
Formaldehyde release test: Evaluates the amount of formaldehyde that wooden tableware may release during use.
3. Heavy metal migration test:
Detect the migration of heavy metals (such as lead, cadmium, etc.) that may be present in wooden tableware to ensure that these heavy metals will not migrate into food through food contact.
4. Comprehensive migration testing:
Simulate the contact process between food and wooden tableware, and conduct tests under certain temperature and time conditions to evaluate the safety of tableware materials.
3. Testing process
1. Submit application:
Submit a testing application to DGCCRF or its recognized testing agency, and attach product-related details and samples.
2. Sample evaluation:
After receiving the sample, the testing agency will conduct a preliminary assessment to determine the suitability of the sample and testing needs.
3. Perform testing:
Testing is done at a DGCCRF accredited laboratory. The laboratory will use professional equipment and methods to conduct testing in accordance with the requirements of the French DGCCRF.
4. Issue a test report:
After the laboratory completes the test, it will issue a detailed test report listing the test results. These results will be used to evaluate whether wooden tableware meets the standards of the French DGCCRF.
5. Audit and certification:
DGCCRF will review the inspection report. If the wooden tableware meets the standards for food contact materials, the DGCCRF will issue the corresponding certification.
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