German LFGB testing and certification requirements for stainless steel cookware
Date：2025-03-11 10:13:58 Classification
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German LFGB is the abbreviation of the German Food and Feed Code, which stipulates the safety requirements for materials and products in contact with food. For stainless steel cookware sets, German LFGB testing and certification has the following specific requirements:
I. Scope of application
LFGB applies to all materials and products in contact with food, including but not limited to:
- Toasters, sandwich ovens, electric kettles and other electrical products in contact with food
- Food storage supplies
- Tempered glass cutting boards, stainless steel pots and other kitchen utensils
- Bowls, knives, forks, spoons, cups and plates
II. Testing standards
1. Sensory test: Evaluate the olfactory and taste indicators of stainless steel cookware sets, including tests on appearance, smell, taste, etc.
2. Soluble heavy metal test: Test for harmful substances that may exist in stainless steel materials, such as heavy metal elements such as chromium, nickel, and lead. If these harmful substances exceed a certain limit, they may cause potential harm to human health.
III. Testing process
1. The applicant provides product information: including information such as the material and use of the stainless steel cookware set.
2. Sample evaluation: Based on the samples provided by the applicant, the product technical engineer will make an evaluation and determine the items that need to be tested.
3. Signing a contract: clarify the test items and fees and other related matters.
4. Sample testing: including sensory testing and dissolution heavy metal testing.
5. Issuing a test report: The test report will list the results of each test in detail, as well as the conclusion of whether it meets the LFGB standard.
6. Issuing a certificate of conformity: If the results of the test report meet the LFGB standard, a certificate of conformity that meets the LFGB test will be issued.
IV. Certification mark
- Knife and fork mark: The LFGB mark is represented by "knife and fork", which represents food-related. The LFGB knife and fork mark indicates that the product has passed the German LFGB inspection, does not contain toxic substances that are harmful to the human body, and can be sold in the German and European markets.
V. Precautions
1. Material compliance: Ensure that the materials used for the stainless steel cookware set meet the LFGB standard and do not contain harmful substances.
2. Regular testing: Even if you have obtained LFGB certification, you still need to conduct regular testing to ensure that the product quality continues to meet the standards.
3. Labels and instructions: Product labels and instructions should clearly indicate product information, usage methods and precautions so that consumers can use them correctly.
Through the above requirements and processes, you can ensure that the stainless steel cookware sets meet the German LFGB testing and certification standards, so that you can successfully enter the German and European markets.
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