Stainless steel tableware French DGCCRF testing precautions
Date：2025-04-07 11:08:08 Classification
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Key points for stainless steel tableware export to France DGCCRF testing, based on regulatory requirements and testing practices:
I. Material composition compliance
1. Chromium content requirements
Stainless steel must contain at least 13% chromium (Cr) to ensure corrosion resistance.
- Material composition certification documents must be provided, clearly marking the proportions of elements such as chromium, nickel (Ni), and manganese (Mn).
2. Heavy metal restrictions
- The substrate and the coating must be tested for the dissolution of heavy metals such as lead (Pb), cadmium (Cd), chromium (Cr), and nickel (Ni);
- If it contains an organic coating (such as a non-stick coating), additional testing of the migration of chemicals such as phthalates is required.
II. Sample splitting and testing requirements
1. Separate testing of coating and substrate
- If the tableware contains a coating (such as tin plating, zinc plating, etc.), the coating and substrate must be separated and migration tests must be performed separately.
- Example: Plated stainless steel tableware needs to test the metal composition of the coating and the overall migration of the substrate.
2. Selection of test simulant
- Select food simulant (such as olive oil, 3% acetic acid, 10% alcohol, etc.) according to the purpose of the tableware, and test the overall migration and heavy metal dissolution.
3. Sensory property evaluation
- It is necessary to ensure that the tableware does not change the sensory properties of the food (such as taste, smell, color).
III. Labeling and packaging specifications
1. Bilingual labeling
- The label must include French and English, indicating the material, production information, and precautions for use (such as applicable temperature).
2. Safety warning
- If it contains plating or organic coating, it is necessary to mark risk warnings such as "avoid high temperature scratches".
IV. Regulatory updates and compliance maintenance
1. New test requirements
- After 2023, some metal products will need to add 21 heavy metal migration tests (such as cobalt, molybdenum, etc.).
2. Archiving of test reports
- Keep the complete test report for at least 5 years to respond to the market sampling of the French Inspection Bureau (DGCCRF).
V. Common Problem Avoidance
1. Avoid misjudgment of mixed materials
- If the tableware contains non-metallic parts such as plastic handles, it needs to be separated and tested separately.
2. Confirmation of certification agency qualifications
- Choose a laboratory with ISO17025 qualifications and approved by DGCCRF (such as Dezewei Testing).
Recommendation: Before testing, you need to communicate with the laboratory about the specific product structure (such as whether it contains plating or coating), and adjust the test plan according to the latest regulations. You can refer to the source for detailed procedures.
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