Food contact material test report from the US FDA for food processors
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Food Contact Material Testing Report for a Food Processor (US FDA)
I. Applicable Regulatory Basis
As an electric kitchen appliance, the parts of a food processor that come into direct contact with food must comply with the relevant sections of 21 CFR, primarily based on:
21 CFR 174: General Requirements for Indirect Additives
21 CFR 175.300: Resin and Polymer Coatings
21 CFR 176.170: Paper and Paperboard in Contact with Water/Oily Foods
21 CFR 177: Polymers (e.g., PP, PE, PET, PA, ABS, etc.)
21 CFR 181/186: List of Indirect Additives and Food Contact Substances
FDA CPG 7117.05 / 7117.06: Lead and Cadmium Leaching Limits for Ceramic and Glassware
The food processor itself must also comply with UL 108 (US Electric Kitchen Appliance Safety Certification), but the parts in contact with food fall under the jurisdiction of the FDA.
II. Food Contact Components Requiring Testing
Food processors typically require disassembly and testing of the following components (parts in direct contact with food):
1. Blade assembly (stainless steel) – Focus on lead, cadmium, and nickel migration
2. Cup/blending cup (Tritan, AS, PP, glass, etc.)
3. Lid, sealing ring, silicone gasket (silicone/rubber)
4. Feed tube, pusher (PP/ABS)
5. Cup bottom connector, bearing (metal + plastic combination)
6. Inner wall coating (if any) – Must comply with 21 CFR 175.300
III. Core Testing Items
| Category | Testing Item | Limit Basis
| Sensory Testing | Decolorization, Odor | FDA General Requirements
| Total Migration | Evaporation Residue After Simulated Immersion | 21 CFR 175.300/176.170
| Heavy Metal Migration | Lead, Cadmium, Arsenic, Mercury, Nickel, Chromium | FDA CPG 7117
| Phthalate | 6 or 18 plasticizers | 21 CFR 178.2010
| Bisphenol A (BPA) | Specific migration (mandatory testing for PC materials) | 21 CFR 177.1580
| Formaldehyde | Migration amount (phenolic resins, etc.) | 21 CFR 177.2410
| Aromatic amines | Specific migration (colored plastics) | 21 CFR 177.1500
| Special monomers | Acrylonitrile, vinyl chloride, styrene, etc. | 21 CFR 177.1040/1520
Testing simulants are typically selected based on intended use: aqueous foods (distilled water), acidic foods (3% acetic acid), alcoholic beverages (10% ethanol), and oily foods (olive oil/corn oil), and are immersed at a specified temperature (e.g., (70°C×2h, 100°C×1h, etc.).
IV. Testing Process Steps
1. Complete the application form → Provide product specifications, material information, and BOM list.
2. Send samples → Complete unit or disassembled parts (2-3 finished units are recommended).
3. Laboratory disassembly and sample preparation → Extract homogeneous material from the food contact area.
4. Migration test → Simulated liquid immersion + evaporation residue determination.
5. Chemical analysis → Instrumental testing using ICP-MS / GC-MS / HPLC / UV-Vis, etc.
6. Report issuance → English version of the FDA test report, including product information, testing basis, result judgment, and conclusion.
7. Follow-up support → Assistance can be provided in issuing FDA Declaration of Conformity.
V. Report Content and Validity
The official report typically includes:
Basic information of the client and product
Testing standards (21 CFR) (Terms and Conditions)
Materials Description for Each Component
Testing Conditions (Simulated Liquid, Temperature, Time)
Testing Methods and Instruments
Test Result Data Table
Individual Conclusions and Overall Judgment
Laboratory Seal (CMA, CNAS, Dezeway Testing CNAS Registration No.: L8083)
Validity: Usually 3-5 years, but retesting is required if any aspect of the materials, formula, supplier, or process changes.
Practical Advice: FDA testing for blenders costs approximately 800-2000 RMB and takes 5-7 business days. It is recommended that companies prepare material certificates in advance, which can reduce some testing items; also, pay attention to California's Prop 65 warning label requirements, as its chemical list is stricter than the FDA's and may require additional evaluation.
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