Household steamer German LFGB certification report processing
Date：2026-01-14 10:31:14 Classification
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Household steamers fall under the cookware category covered by LFGB certification. The LFGB certification process can be completed using the following steps:
I. Preliminary Understanding and Preparation
1. Understand LFGB Certification Requirements: LFGB is the core regulation for food contact materials in Germany. Certified steamers can be sold in Germany and the EU market. Key testing areas include:
Material Migration Testing: Detecting whether heavy metals or harmful substances are released from metal, silicone, or plastic components;
Sensory Evaluation: Testing whether the steamer produces any odors or affects the taste of food during use;
Heat Resistance and Corrosion Resistance Testing: Verifying the stability of the steamer under high-temperature cooking conditions.
2. Self-Check Product Compliance: Ensure that the materials used in the steamer are food-grade (e.g., food-grade stainless steel, food-contact silicone), that the manufacturing process does not involve any illegal additives, and that the design meets safety standards (e.g., no sharp edges).
II. Choosing a Reputable Testing Organization
The organization must possess the following qualifications:
ISO 17025 laboratory certification and EU Notified Body (NB) number accreditation;
Experience in LFGB testing of cookware, such as Dezewei Testing (CNAS registration number: L8083), etc.
III. Preparing Application Documents and Samples
1. Required Documents:
Copy of business license and production/sales permit;
Steamer product manual (including material composition, operating temperature, and cleaning method);
Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) and supply chain compliance commitment;
If exporting to the EU, an Authorization Letter from the EU Authorized Representative (OR) is required.
2. Sample Requirements:
Provide 3-5 unused, complete steamer samples;
If the steamer contains components made of multiple materials (e.g., silicone sealing rings, stainless steel steamer racks), samples of the corresponding components must be provided separately;
Sealed packaging according to the testing organization's requirements to avoid contamination during transportation.
IV. Formal Processing Procedure
1. Consultation and Quotation: Submit product information to the organization. Engineers will assess the testing items (e.g., different testing standards apply to different material types) and provide a quotation (testing fee is 1000-2000 RMB per material).
2. Contract Signing and Sample Delivery: After confirming the quotation, sign a service contract, pay the fee, and send samples and documents.
3. Laboratory Testing: The organization conducts multiple tests, including material composition analysis, hazardous substance migration experiments, sensory evaluation, and heat resistance testing, to ensure compliance with LFGB §30-31 requirements.
4. Report Obtaining: An LFGB test report will be issued within 5-7 working days after successful testing. If the test fails, the product must be rectified and resubmitted for testing.
V. Key Compliance Points
1. The report is valid indefinitely. If the LFGB testing standards are revised, retesting is required to maintain compliance.
2. Products can be affixed with the LFGB cutlery mark (height ≥ 5mm) to enhance recognition in the EU market.
3. When exporting to the EU, test reports and related technical documents must be retained for at least 10 years for potential regulatory inspections.
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