Food packaging bags German LFGB test certification report
Date：2026-02-08 09:02:19 Classification
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The German LFGB test covers all materials, including products manufactured using the latest processes, such as the chrome plating of barbecue grills, the temperature resistance testing of Teflon coatings on cooking pans, and the testing of silicone sealing rings in kettles.
I. Basic Overview of LFGB Certification
LFGB, short for the German Food and Consumer Goods Act, replaced the older LMBG regulation in September 2005. It is a core legal document in Germany's food hygiene management field and a highly recognized safety standard for food contact materials in the EU and globally. Food packaging bags, as materials that come into direct contact with food, must pass LFGB testing and obtain a report to legally enter the German and European markets. Products bearing the LFGB mark significantly enhance European consumer trust and market competitiveness.
II. LFGB Testing Items for Food Packaging Bags
The testing items vary depending on the packaging bag material:
1. Plastic Packaging Bags (e.g., PE, PP, PVC, PA, etc.):
General Items: Total migration test, sensory test (odor/taste transfer assessment);
Specific Items: PE materials require additional testing for oxide value, chromium/vanadium/zirconium content; PVC materials require additional testing for vinyl chloride monomer and peroxide value; PA materials require aromatic amine migration testing; also include testing for leached heavy metals (lead, cadmium, etc.) and total volatile organic compounds.
2. Paper Packaging Bags:
Basic Items: Total migration test, sensory test;
Specific Items: Heavy metal (lead, cadmium, mercury, hexavalent chromium) release, formaldehyde content, glyoxal release testing; colored paper packaging bags require additional azo dye testing.
III. Certification Process
1. Initial Consultation: Provide the testing agency with information on the material, structure, and intended use of the food packaging bag to confirm testing requirements;
2. Quotation Assessment: The testing agency assesses the testing items based on the product details and provides a cost quote;
3. Application and Sample Submission: Complete the application form and provide a sample consistent with the final sales version;
4. Laboratory Testing: Conduct tests strictly according to LFGB standards for the corresponding items;
5. Report Issuance/Marking: Upon successful testing, an LFGB test report is issued. Products meeting the requirements can obtain authorization to use the cutlery mark.
IV. Validity and Cost
Validity: If the official LFGB testing standards are not revised, the issued certification report is valid indefinitely;
Cost: Depends on the packaging bag material, whether it has a coating, and the number of testing items, with an estimated price of around one thousand yuan.
V. Precautions
The LFGB testing standard is more stringent than the EU's universally accepted Directive 2004/1935/EC. It is recommended to choose a qualified professional testing organization (such as Dezewei Testing, CNAS registration number: L8083) to ensure the report is recognized in Germany and the European market.
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