What safety standards does the German LFGB need to follow for thermal insulation
Date：2025-01-13 10:05:10 Classification
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Insulated containers need to comply with the following safety standards when tested by the German LFGB (Lebensmittel- und Bedarfsgegenständegesetz, the Food and Daily Necessities Act):
1. Material safety requirements
Non-toxic and harmless: The materials used in thermal insulation containers must be non-toxic and harmless, and must not contain toxic substances that are harmful to human health.
No peculiar smell: The insulated container must not produce bad odor or taste when in contact with food to ensure that the taste and flavor of the food are not affected.
2. Surface treatment requirements
Coating stability: The coating on the surface of the insulated container (such as the liner coating) must be stable and not easy to fall off or be worn to prevent harmful substances in the coating from migrating into the food.
Coating safety: For metal insulated containers, the coating (such as anti-rust coating) must also meet the safety standards of LFGB and must not contain heavy metals or other substances that are harmful to the human body.
3. Manufacturing process requirements
Production quality control: The manufacturing process of thermal insulation containers must establish a complete quality control system to ensure that all aspects of the production process comply with food safety standards.
Raw material control: The raw materials used must be strictly screened and tested to ensure that they meet the relevant requirements of LFGB.
4. Testing and Certification Requirements
Comprehensive migration testing: Insulated containers must undergo comprehensive migration testing to assess the total amount of hazardous substances that may migrate into food during use. The test usually includes the amount of all substances that migrate out after immersion in a simulated solution (such as deionized water, acetic acid aqueous solution, ethanol aqueous solution, etc.).
Sensory testing: Sensory testing is used to evaluate whether the insulated container will produce any unpleasant odor or taste when in contact with food.
Heavy metal testing: For thermal insulation containers made of metal, heavy metal dissolution testing is required to ensure that the heavy metal content is within a safe range.
Special material testing: For insulated containers using special materials (such as silicone, special coatings, etc.), a chemical hazard assessment is required according to the German Chemicals Act.
5. Labeling and description requirements
Qualification mark: Insulated containers that have passed the LFGB test can be marked with the LFGB conformity mark or the knife and fork mark on the product to prove that they comply with the food safety standards of Germany and Europe.
Instructions for use: Insulated containers should come with detailed instructions for use, including usage, precautions, maintenance methods, etc., to ensure that users use the product correctly and safely.
To sum up, the safety standards that insulated containers need to follow during German LFGB testing cover many aspects such as materials, surface treatment, manufacturing process, testing and certification, as well as marking and instructions. These standards are designed to ensure the safety and compliance of insulated containers when in contact with food to protect consumer health and safety.
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