Silicone mold FDA food contact material testing in the United States
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Silicone mold FDA food contact material testing in the United States
1、 Scope of application
Silicone molds, as food contact materials, need to meet FDA requirements if they are used to come into contact with food and enter the US market. Mainly includes:
|Product Type | Specific Example
|Baking silicone molds | Cake molds, biscuit molds, Muffin cups, etc
|Chocolate mold | Chocolate shaping mold, ice tray mold
|Silicone kitchen supplies | Silicone pads, silicone scrapers, insulated gloves
|Infant silicone products | Infant complementary food molds, silicone dental glue
2、 Testing standard basis
FDA 21 CFR Part 177- Specific Provisions for Silicone Rubber Food Contact Materials
FDA 21 CFR Part 178- Regulations on Adjuvants for Food Contact Materials
United States Pharmacopeia (USP) - Biocompatibility Testing of Medical Grade Silicone
3、 Main testing items
1. Total Migration Test
Test the migration of materials in simulated objects
Simulates include deionized water, alcohol, olive oil, etc
2. Specific substance migration testing
Residual monomers (such as D4, D5, D6 cyclic siloxanes)
Plasticizers, heavy metals, etc
3. Potassium permanganate consumption
Assess the level of organic matter migration
4. Heavy metal content detection
Lead, cadmium, arsenic, mercury, etc
5. Sensory/Taste Odor Testing
Ensure that the flavor of the food remains unchanged
4、 Handling process
|Step | Content
|1 | Submit product information (material composition table, formula, etc.)
|2 | Choose an institution with FDA testing qualifications
|3 | Sample testing (usually 3-5 sets)
|4 | Laboratory testing and result determination
|5 | Issue a testing report
5、 Precautions
Reminder:
Silicone material needs to be clearly defined as food grade or industrial grade, with different testing requirements for the two
Additional requirements of the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act (CPSIA) must be met for use in infant products
It is recommended to choose a testing report issued by an FDA accredited laboratory for greater authority
The testing cycle is generally 5-7 working days, and the cost depends on the complexity of the product
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