How to obtain a French DGCCRF certification report for electroplated metal table
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The following is a complete procedure for obtaining French DGCCRF certification for electroplated metal tableware, while also paying attention to the specific compliance requirements for electroplated metal products:
I. Preliminary Compliance Preparation
1. Clarify the Regulatory Basis
Electroplated metal tableware must simultaneously meet: EU framework regulation EC 1935/2004 + French local regulations DGCCRF 2004-64 + Décret no 92-631. The core requirement in France for electroplated metal products is that the plating and the substrate must be tested separately.
2. Prepare Basic Materials
Product material composition certificate: Clearly indicate the proportions of chromium (≥13%), nickel, manganese, etc., in the stainless steel substrate, as well as the material composition information of the electroplating layer;
Product instruction manual, usage scenario description (e.g., contact with acidic/oily foods), multi-angle photos of the product;
Production batch information and product process description.
II. Choosing a Compliant Certification Body
You must choose a third-party laboratory accredited by the French DGCCRF and possess ISO 17025 certification (e.g., DZW Testing, CNAS registration number: L8083). Reports issued by non-accredited bodies may result in customs clearance failures and failure to pass market inspections.
III. Formal Application and Sample Submission
1. Submitting the Application and Documents
Submit the certification application to the selected laboratory, complete the official application form, upload the prepared material certificates and product information, and pay the testing fees.
2. Sample Preparation Requirements
Separate Submission: Completely separate the electroplated layer from the metal substrate, providing sufficient test samples for each to avoid distorted results due to mixed testing.
The sample quantity must meet the laboratory's requirements and cover the repetitive testing needs of all test items.
IV. Laboratory-Specific Testing
Core testing items for electroplated metal tableware include:
1. Material Compliance Testing
The chromium content of the stainless steel substrate needs to be tested to confirm that its corrosion resistance meets the standards.
2. Heavy Metal Leaching Test
The leaching amounts of heavy metals such as lead (Pb), cadmium (Cd), chromium (Cr), and nickel (Ni) are tested on both the substrate and the electroplated layer.
New requirement after 2023: Migration amounts of 21 heavy metals, including cobalt and molybdenum, must also be tested.
3. Special Tests for Electroplated Layers
For organic electroplated layers, the migration amounts of chemicals such as phthalates are additionally tested.
4. Sensory Characteristics Test
Assess whether the product affects the taste, odor, or appearance of food after simulated contact (e.g., immersion in hot water).
5. Simulated Liquid Migration Test
Depending on the type of food the tableware comes into contact with, comprehensive migration tests are conducted using different simulated food solutions, such as 3% acetic acid (simulating acidic foods) and olive oil (simulating oily foods).
V. Report Issuance and Compliance Confirmation
1. Evaluation of Test Results
The laboratory conducts a compliance evaluation of all test data to confirm whether it meets the limits required by the DGCCRF regulations.
2. Formal Reports and Compliance Documents
Upon successful testing, a DGCCRF test report will be issued, including test items, methods, specific results, and compliance determination.
If the product contains SVHCs (Substances of Very High Concern), registration and notification procedures with the French DGCCRF must be completed within the regulatory timeframe.
A Declaration of Conformity will be obtained concurrently as supplementary proof of product compliance.
VI. Subsequent Compliance Maintenance
1. Retain the complete DGCCRF test report for at least 5 years to prepare for market spot checks by the French DGCCRF.
2. Continuously monitor regulatory updates and promptly follow up on new testing requirements to ensure the product continues to meet French market compliance standards.
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