Necessity of German LFGB testing for straws
Date：2025-02-21 10:54:06 Classification
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Necessity of LFGB testing
Plastic straws and paper straws must be tested for LFGB when exported to Germany. Germany's Food and Commodities Act (LFGB) is the core regulation in the field of food contact materials. All food contact products sold in the German market must comply with its safety and hygiene standards. LFGB certification is not only a mandatory legal requirement, but also an important guarantee for product safety, ensuring that straws will not release harmful substances to contaminate food or endanger human health during use.
Testing content and standards
LFGB testing covers four categories: sensory testing, chemical performance testing, physical and mechanical performance testing, and toxicology testing. Specifically, it includes evaluating the appearance, odor, heat resistance, heavy metal content (such as lead, cadmium), plasticizer migration (such as phthalates, bisphenol A), etc. of straws. For example, plastic straws need to test the overall migration (such as the precipitation of substances after immersion in olive oil or simulated liquid), while paper straws need to additionally test the release of formaldehyde, azo dyes and heavy metals. The test items for straws of different materials vary, but all must meet strict limit standards.
Certification process and market access
The LFGB certification process includes sample preparation, application submission, laboratory testing and final certification. Products that pass the test can obtain a test report with the "knife and fork" logo, indicating that they meet the German and European market access requirements. This logo not only enhances consumer trust, but also enhances product competitiveness. It should be noted that the LFGB standard is stricter than the food-grade testing requirements of other countries, so products that pass this certification are usually recognized by other European countries.
Risk of non-compliance and value of compliance
Straws that fail to pass the LFGB test will face risks such as customs detention, market supervision penalties and peer accusations when sold in the German market. Compliance certification can not only avoid legal disputes, but also enhance brand image and market share by proving that the product is non-toxic and safe. For example, paper straws, as an environmentally friendly alternative, need to pass LFGB certification to verify the safety of their degradation process, thereby meeting consumers' dual needs for environmental protection and health.
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