German DGCCRF Reporting Guidelines for Sealed Food Storage Containers
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Reporting Guidelines for Airtight Food Containers (Germany)
When airtight food containers are exported to France, they are generally considered food contact materials (FCMs) and must comply with DGCCRF regulatory requirements. The following outlines the key points for processing from several crucial dimensions.
I. Clarifying Product Classification and Regulatory Scope
Sealed food storage containers consist of a plastic body, a silicone sealing ring, and locking/clamping mechanisms.
The main materials typically include: PP, PE, Tritan, glass, stainless steel, and silicone.
Under the DGCCRF regulatory framework, these are classified as food contact materials and must meet the following requirements:
France Arrêté du 25 novembre 1992 (General Regulation on Food Contact Materials)
EU Regulation (EU) No 1935/2004 (FCM General Requirements)
EU Regulation (EU) No 10/2011 (Specific Requirements for Plastic Materials)
II. Core Testing Items
| Location | Key Testing Items | Standards Applied To
| Plastic Body | Overall Migration, Specific Migration (Heavy Metals, Primary Aromatic Amines, Phthalate), Sensory Testing | EU 10/2011
| Silicone Sealing Ring | Overall Migration, Volatile Substances, Peroxide Residue | BfR Recommendation, France DM/4B/261
| Stainless Steel/Metal Components | Heavy Metal Leaching (Cr, Ni, Mn, Fe, etc.) | DGCCRF DM/4B/281
| Plastics/Rubber (Others) | List of Specific Migrating Substances, Additive Compliance | EU 10/2011, BfR
| Whole Product | Sensory Testing (Odor, Color Transfer), Declaration of Compliance, Label Review | Relevant French Regulations
If using entirely new materials (such as recently emerging copolyesters and blends), it is necessary to first assess whether a corresponding positive list already exists.
III. Application Process (5 Steps)
1. Preliminary Preparation
Prepare the product BOM (Bill of Materials), specifying the materials of each component.
Provide 3–5 finished product samples + material samples of each component.
Identify the types of food that will come into contact with the product (aqueous, acidic, alcoholic, oily).
2. Selecting a Testing Institution
Prioritize local French laboratories or laboratories accredited by the French DGCCRF.
Domestic institutions that can be contacted include Dezewei Testing (CNAS registration number: L8083).
3. Signing the Contract and Submitting Samples
Fill out the application form, specifying product information, contact type, and temperature conditions.
Simulate the most stringent usage conditions (e.g., microwave, dishwasher, refrigerator).
4. Conducting Testing
Testing cycle: 5–7 working days (including expedited service)
Obtain a French/English test report upon completion.
5. Preparing Compliance Documents and Label Compliance
Obtain or draft a Déclaration de Conformité (DoC) (Declaration of Conformity).
Ensure that the packaging label complies with the local French language and symbol requirements.
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