How to handle the German LFGB testing certification for egg beaters?
Date：2025-12-26 10:02:58 Classification
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Exporting egg beaters to Germany does indeed require LFGB certification, which is an important step in ensuring that the products comply with German food safety standards. From your attention to LFGB testing of egg beaters, you have a clear plan for the compliance process of product exports. The process for obtaining LFGB certification for egg beaters in Germany:
1、 Clear certification requirements
Egg beaters are kitchen utensils that come into direct contact with food. According to the German LFGB regulations (Food, Tobacco Products, Cosmetics, and Other Daily Necessities Management Act), they must pass LFGB testing before entering the German market. Its core testing projects include:
Sensory testing: Ensure that the product has no odor and no transfer of unpleasant odors.
Chemical testing: Conduct migration testing on materials such as plastic, metal, silicone, etc. (such as the precipitation of harmful substances such as heavy metals and plasticizers).
Material specific testing: such as heavy metal leaching of metal components (lead, cadmium, chromium, etc.), comprehensive migration testing of plastic components, etc.
2、 Process steps for handling
1. Prepare application materials
Product details: Name, specifications, purpose, material list (all parts that come into contact with food, such as stainless steel egg beaters, plastic handles, etc., should be specified).
Production process description: Briefly describe the manufacturing process (such as injection molding, welding, etc.).
Sample: Provide sufficient representative samples (usually 3-5 finished products).
2. Choose a testing institution
It is necessary to choose a third-party testing institution with EU recognized qualifications (such as Dezewei Testing CNAS registration number: L8083) to ensure that the report is recognized in the German market.
3. Submit application and samples
Submit materials and samples to the testing agency, specifying the testing standards (LFGB § 30-31 and related supplementary standards).
4. Laboratory testing
Institutions conduct targeted testing based on material types, such as:
Metal components: tested for hexavalent chromium and heavy metal leaching according to EN 15205 standard.
Plastic/silicone components: undergo comprehensive migration testing and sensory testing (refer to DGCCRF 2023-04 standard).
The testing cycle is usually 5-7 working days (for routine projects).
5. Obtain reports and compliance statements
After passing the inspection, the institution shall issue an LFGB test report, which shall include:
Test items and results (must comply with LFGB limit requirements).
Declaration of Conformity (DoC), which certifies that the product complies with German regulations.
The report needs to be kept for at least 10 years for inspection by German regulatory agencies.
6. Add the conformity standard logo
The product can be labeled with a "knife and fork logo" (height ≥ 5mm), but the German market does not require a separate certificate, and the report must indicate "Compatible avec les exugences fran ç aises".
3、 Precautions
Cost: The basic testing fee is approximately 1000-2000 RMB (including heavy metal testing, sensory testing, etc.), depending on the complexity of the material and the increase or decrease in testing items.
Sample requirements: Unused brand new samples must be provided. If the product contains multiple materials (such as metal+plastic), separate testing is required.
Regulatory update: It is necessary to pay attention to the dynamics of LFGB standards (such as the strict requirements for coating leaching substances added in 2025), and it is recommended to communicate the latest testing items with the testing agency in advance.
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