German LFGB Test Report for Silicone Collapsible Bowls
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LFGB Test Report for Silicone Collapsible Bowls
Testing Overview
As silicone containers that come into direct contact with food, silicone collapsible bowls intended for export to Germany must comply with Sections 30 and 31 of the LFGB (German Food, Articles of Daily Use and Feed Code), as well as the recommendations set forth in BfR Recommendation XV for silicone materials. This testing is required for listing products on German e-commerce platforms, meeting importer audit requirements, and passing customs clearance inspections. Silicone materials can be categorized as either platinum-cured or peroxide-cured; the latter carries a higher risk of impurities and substance migration, making it a key focus for evaluation. If a product features printing, coatings (such as logos), or overmolded components, these elements must be isolated and tested separately. The testing protocol includes a sensory evaluation (assessing odor and taste)—a requirement unique to the German LFGB standard that distinguishes it from general EU food-contact material regulations. Standard Testing Items
1. Overall Migration: Tested using water, 3% acetic acid, 10% ethanol, and olive oil as food simulants, based on the intended temperature conditions of use.
2. Specific Migration: Includes heavy metals, volatile substances, extractable organic substances, and low-molecular-weight siloxanes.
3. Sensory Evaluation: Assessment of odor and taste; the product must not impart any foreign or off-flavors to food.
4. For products with printed ink: Additional testing for ink migration and aromatic amines is required.
Required Documentation
1. Testing Request Form: Must specify the intended temperature range, microwave suitability, and intended use (e.g., baby feeding bowl, outdoor bowl).
2. Material Specifications: Details on the silicone vulcanization system, presence of printed coatings, and a list of auxiliary materials.
3. Product Photographs: Clearly indicating the locations of any prints or seams.
4. Representative Samples: Please submit separate samples for solid-colored versions and each distinct print design.
5. Special Client Requirements: Indicate whether a "knife and fork" (food-safe) symbol declaration is needed.
Testing Process
1. Define the testing plan: Distinguish between plain silicone and printed versions; confirm the appropriate food simulants and test conditions.
2. Submit documentation and send samples.
3. Laboratory preparation: Perform extraction/immersion tests under conditions simulating actual food contact.
4. Conduct instrumental chemical analysis and sensory evaluation.
5. Data review: If compliant, a CNAS-accredited LFGB test report is issued. If results exceed limits, the client will be notified, provided with recommendations for adjusting silicone raw materials or vulcanization processes, and offered the option for re-testing.
6. Provide supporting documentation for the "knife and fork" symbol for use on product labeling.
Timeline and Important Notes
Standard turnaround time is 5–7 business days.
Any changes to the silicone raw material, vulcanization process, or printing ink formulation require re-testing. The report applies only to the specific samples submitted; it is a "type-testing" report, not a certificate.
Since collapsible bowls are frequently exposed to high temperatures, test conditions must align with actual usage temperatures to ensure the report remains valid and relevant to the client's intended application.
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