German LFGB food contact material testing for kitchen appliances

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When kitchen appliances are sold in the German market, they must comply with the German Food Contact Materials Regulations (LFGB). The following is relevant information about the German LFGB food contact materials testing of kitchen appliances:

1. What is the German LFGB certification?

The German LFGB certification is the abbreviation of the German Food and Daily Necessities Law (LFGB), which stipulates the safety requirements for food contact materials. Products that have passed the LFGB certification indicate that they do not contain chemical toxic substances and can be sold in the German market.

II. Testing Items

According to the German LFGB regulations, the testing items for kitchen appliances usually include but are not limited to:

1. Initial inspection of samples and materials

2. Sensory evaluation of odor and taste transfer

3. Plastic samples: test for transferable components and test for precipitable heavy metals

4. Metals: test for components and precipitable heavy metals

5. Silicone resin: test for transferable or volatile organic compounds

6. Special materials: test for chemical hazards according to the German Chemicals Act

III. Testing Process

1. Applicant provides sample information: Applicant needs to provide sample information or directly provide samples to the testing agency.

2. Testing agency evaluation: The testing agency evaluates the samples, determines the test standards and test items, and provides fees.

3. Sample testing: After the applicant accepts the evaluation, it provides samples for testing.

4. Issuance of test report: The testing agency conducts testing in accordance with the test standards, and issues the LFGB test report after the test passes.

IV. Importance of certification

- Market access: Products with LFGB certification can be sold in the German market, enhancing the market competitiveness of products.

- Consumer trust: Products with LFGB logo can be used by consumers with more confidence, improving the trust of products.

- Legal compliance: Comply with relevant laws and regulations of Germany and the European Union to avoid fines or product recalls due to non-compliance with regulations.

V. Frequently asked questions

- Certification fees: Testing fees vary depending on product type and testing items. You need to consult the testing agency for specific fees.

- Certification cycle: The certification cycle usually ranges from a few weeks to a few months, depending on the complexity of the sample and the number of testing items.

- Certification validity period: LFGB certification has no fixed validity period, but when the product material or production process changes, it needs to be retested.

If you need to conduct German LFGB food contact material testing for kitchen appliances, it is recommended to contact a professional testing agency, such as Dezewei Testing, to obtain more detailed information and professional services.

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