Milk Warmer Milk Warmer US FDA Food Contact Material Testing Process
Date：2024-10-22 10:34:50 Classification
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As kitchen appliances in direct contact with food, milk warmers and milk warmers need to undergo US FDA food contact material testing. The following is the general process for conducting FDA food contact material testing:
1. Understand FDA regulatory requirements: FDA’s regulation of food contact materials is mainly based on the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FFDCA) and related regulations. Food contact materials are required to not release harmful substances into food and not change the taste, color or nutritional content of food under normal use and cleaning conditions.
2. Submit FDA testing application and preparation materials: Submit a testing application and provide relevant materials, including product instructions, manufacturing process, raw material list, etc. The testing agency will conduct a preliminary evaluation of the product based on these materials and determine the testing items.
3. Conduct FDA testing: FDA testing mainly includes physical performance testing, chemical performance testing and microbial performance testing. Physical performance testing mainly evaluates the strength and wear resistance of materials; chemical performance testing detects the release of harmful substances from materials under specific conditions; microbial performance testing ensures that materials do not breed bacteria during processing, storage and use.
4. Wait for the FDA test report and results: After a series of tests, the testing agency will issue a test report and inform you whether the product passed the test. If the product fails the test, the manufacturer needs to make improvements based on the suggestions and resubmit the test application.
5. Notes: When applying for FDA testing, manufacturers need to pay attention to the following points:
- Ensure that the raw materials used in products comply with FDA requirements and avoid the use of banned substances;
- Prepare and submit application materials as required to ensure the authenticity and completeness of the information;
- In the product design and manufacturing process, fully consider the FDA's safety performance requirements for food contact materials;
- Pay close attention to the latest regulations and standards issued by the FDA to ensure that products always comply with regulatory requirements.
6. FDA’s main test standards and content: FDA’s food contact material testing usually includes lead and cadmium dissolution, water extraction, 8% ethanol extract, 50% ethanol extract, n-heptane extraction, melting point and density tests.
7. Certification and supervision: For specific products, such as maternal and infant-grade infant milk warmers, performance certification is also required, including type testing and post-certification supervision to ensure that the product continues to comply with relevant standards and requirements.
Through these steps, you can ensure that milk warmers and milk warmer products comply with the US FDA's food contact material safety standards and protect the health of consumers.
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