Food contact material testing refers to the testing of food packaging materials, containers, tableware, and other materials that come into contact with food to ensure that they do not cause pollution to food or harm human health. So, what are the testing items for food contact materials?

1. Physical performance testing

Physical performance testing refers to the testing of the physical properties of food contact materials, including tensile strength, tear strength, elongation at break, thickness, and other indicators. These indicators can reflect the strength, toughness, softness and other properties of the material, thereby determining whether the material meets the requirements.

2. Chemical performance testing

Chemical performance testing refers to the testing of the chemical properties of food contact materials, including solubility, mobility, acidity, alkalinity, heavy metal content, and other indicators. These indicators can reflect whether the material will cause chemical pollution to food, thereby determining whether the material meets the requirements.

3. Microbial testing

Microbial test refers to the test of microbial contamination of food contact materials, including total colony count, coliform group, Staphylococcus aureus and other indicators. These indicators can reflect whether there is microbial contamination in the material, thereby determining whether the material meets the requirements.


4. Radiation testing

Radiation testing refers to testing the radiation status of materials in contact with food, including γ Indicators such as radiation and electron beam. These indicators can reflect whether the material has been contaminated by radiation, thereby determining whether the material meets the requirements.

5. Food simulation testing

Food simulation testing refers to the testing of food contact materials under simulated food conditions, including simulating acidic, alkaline, oil and other food conditions. These tests can reflect the performance of the material in actual use, thereby determining whether the material meets the requirements.


In summary, the food contact material testing project includes multiple aspects such as physical performance testing, chemical performance testing, microbiological testing, radiation testing, and food simulation testing. When using food contact materials, materials that meet the testing requirements should be selected to ensure the safety and health of the food.