DGCCRF French food contact material testing standards
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For food contact materials, DGCCRF has formulated a series of strict testing standards to ensure that these materials will not contaminate food when in contact with food, thereby protecting the health and safety of consumers.
DGCCRF French Food Contact Material Testing Standards
1. Overall Migration Test
- Whether the test material releases components that pose a risk to human health during contact with food.
- Test items include overall migration of food simulants such as distilled water, 3% acid, 10% alcohol and olive oil.
2. Specific Substance Migration Test
- Detect the migration of specific substances in different food simulants.
- For example, migration tests of harmful substances such as formaldehyde and heavy metals.
3. Harmful Substance Detection
- Whether the test material contains substances that are harmful to human health, such as heavy metals, harmful chemicals, etc.
- For example, detection of heavy metals such as lead, cadmium, and mercury.
4. Microbial Detection
- Whether the test material will breed microorganisms, such as bacteria and mold, during use.
- Ensure that the material does not become a breeding ground for microorganisms during use.
5. Physical and chemical property testing
- Test the physical and chemical properties of the material to ensure that it does not cause unacceptable changes in the food composition when in contact with food.
- For example, testing of the material's sensory properties such as color, taste, and odor.
Testing standards for specific materials
- Plastic products: including PE, PP, PVC, PS, etc., must comply with DGCCRF 2004-64 standards.
- Rubber products: including silicone rubber, etc., must comply with DGCCRF 2004-64 standards.
- Ceramic, glass, crystal products: must comply with DGCCRF 2004-64 standards.
- Enamel products: must comply with DGCCRF 2004-64 standards.
- Metal products: including stainless steel, cast iron, tin alloys, etc., must comply with DGCCRF 2004-64 standards.
- Organic coated products: including cookware with organic coatings, etc., must comply with DGCCRF 2004-64 standard.
Summary
DGCCRF French food contact material testing standards are very strict, covering overall migration, specific substance migration, harmful substance detection, microbial detection and other aspects. These standards are designed to ensure that food contact materials do not contaminate food when in contact with food, thereby protecting the health and safety of consumers. Food contact materials exported to France must meet these standards before they can enter the French market.
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