What are the main testing standards for food contact materials by the US FDA? As one of the strictest food safety regulatory agencies in the world, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has established a series of strict food grade testing standards to ensure the safety and quality of food. Various countries have also continuously introduced and updated laws and regulations on food grade contact materials to maintain consumer safety. Food grade testing refers to the testing of materials in contact with food to determine whether they meet food grade standards.

1. What is FDA food grade testing:

FDA is the abbreviation for the Food and Drug Administration of the United States. It is an international medical auditing authority authorized by the United States Congress, the federal government, and a high-level law enforcement agency specializing in food and drug management.

The FDA is a government health regulatory monitoring agency composed of professionals such as doctors, lawyers, microbiologists, pharmacologists, chemists, and statisticians dedicated to protecting, promoting, and improving national health.

Food, drugs, cosmetics, and medical devices certified by FDA are safe and effective for the human body.

The products tested and registered by the FDA can be roughly divided into these categories: medical devices, drugs, food, cosmetics, laser products, and materials in contact with food (i.e. food grade testing). All utensils, materials, etc. that come into direct contact with food and beverages, or directly come into contact with the tongue of the population, must pass FDA standard testing certification in order to enter the US market.

2. Food grade materials in the United States include: plastics, ceramics, metals, wood, paper, coatings, coatings, etc

3. Main tests conducted by the US FDA:

Plastic (raw material): US FDA 170-189;

Organic coating: US FDA 175.300;

Wood: US FDA 178.3800;

Paper and paper products: US FDA 176.170;

Ceramic (enamel): FDA/ORA CPG 7117.067117.07;

Cooking edible metals: US FDA 175.300 US ANSI - Ingredients;

Silicone and rubber: US FDA 177.2600, US FDA 177.1210;

The US food grade FDA testing standards are important measures to ensure food safety and quality, with strict requirements and high standards, playing an important role in protecting consumer health. In China, we should also strengthen food safety supervision and establish stricter food testing standards to ensure the health and rights of consumers.