Chopsticks German LFGB testing range and process
Date：2024-09-25 09:31:50 Classification
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As food contact materials, chopsticks need to undergo LFGB testing before being exported to Germany to ensure compliance with German food contact material safety regulations. LFGB is the abbreviation of German Food and Commodity Act and is considered to be one of the most important food safety management laws in Germany.
LFGB detection range:
The scope of LFGB testing covers all materials and products that are in direct or indirect contact with food, including but not limited to tableware, kitchen utensils, kitchen appliances, food packaging product materials, children's products, etc. Specific to chopsticks, testing will involve assessment of material safety, migration, toxicity and other aspects.
LFGB detection process:
1. Prepare information: Enterprises need to prepare product information, raw material certificates and detailed descriptions to ensure that product characteristics are fully displayed.
2. Laboratory testing: Send samples to qualified laboratories for safety testing, including dissolution, heavy metal and migration testing, etc.
3. Evaluation and audit: The certification body evaluates whether the product meets the requirements of LFGB regulations based on the test results.
4. Certification report: After passing the audit, the certification body will issue a detailed report stating that the product complies with LFGB standards.
5. Certificate issuance: Based on the report results, the certification body issues the LFGB certificate to the enterprise.
Main test items:
- Sensory examination: transfer of smell and taste from product to food.
- Plastic migration test and heavy metal test.
- Metal composition and extractable heavy metal testing.
- Material testing in accordance with the German Chemicals Act to assess the risk of chemical hazards.
Application process for LFGB certification test report:
1. The seller provides the sample application information to the testing agency.
2. The testing agency evaluates the samples, evaluates the test standards and test items, and makes a quotation.
3. The seller will provide samples for testing after acceptance.
4. The testing agency conducts testing in accordance with testing standards, and issues an LFGB test report after passing the test.
Things to note:
- Product material requirements: Stainless steel materials should meet the requirements of X-grade stainless steel, and plastic materials should meet the requirements of food-grade plastics.
- Product design considerations: Design should take into account safety during use.
- Product labeling requirements: Products certified by LFGB should be marked with the corresponding logo.
It usually takes 5 working days to complete lab testing, but the specific time will vary based on the product. If you need to expedite the report, you can notify the customer service team when placing the order.
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