Precautions for handling LFGB report for silicone products in Germany
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Precautions for handling LFGB report for silicone products in Germany
1、 Overview of LFGB Certification
LFGB (Lebensmittel und Futtermittelgesetzbuch) is a German regulation for food contact materials, known as "food grade certification". All silicone products that come into contact with food entering the German market must pass LFGB certification.
2、 Scope of application
The following silicone products usually require an LFGB report:
Kitchen supplies: silicone molds, silicone scrapers, silicone insulated gloves
Tableware: Silicone placemats, silicone cup lids, silicone water cups
Baking supplies: silicone baking pads, silicone cake molds
Infant and child products: silicone nipple, silicone spoon, silicone dental gel
3、 Core testing items
|Detection category | Specific project
|Composition analysis | Organic volatile compounds, heavy metal content
|Migration Test | Simulated Migration of Distilled Water, 3% Acetic Acid, and 10% Ethanol
|Sensory Testing | Odor and Taste Transfer Testing
|Additive testing | Limit assessment of specific additives
4、 Precautions for Handling
1. Sample requirements
Provide authentic and complete product samples
Different colors and formulas need to be tested separately
The sample size is usually 3-5 pieces
2. Material consistency
The production process and formula must be completely consistent with the actual product
If there are any material changes, they need to be resubmitted for inspection
3. Label requirements
After passing LFGB, the LFGB logo needs to be affixed to the product or packaging
Label relevant information such as' applicable in contact with food '
4. Certificate validity period
The LFGB report is valid for a long time, but if there are changes in materials or processes, they need to be reprocessed
Suggest retaining the original file of the testing report
5. Institution selection
Choose a third-party testing institution recognized or qualified by Germany
Common Institution: Dezewei Testing CNAS Registration Number: L8083
5、 Handling process
1. Submit product formula and samples → 2 Institutional evaluation and testing plan → 3 Laboratory testing → 4 Provide a testing report → 5 Issuing LFGB certificate
6、 Processing cycle and cost
Cycle: Usually 5-7 working days (can be shortened for urgent orders)
Cost: Depending on the complexity of the product, it generally ranges from 1000 to 4000 RMB
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