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What are the relevant standards for LFGB food contact materials in Germany?

Date:2023-06-05 10:22:13 Classification :【question】 Visits:
If your tableware comes into contact with food every day and has a knife and fork mark, it means that the product has passed German food grade standards and meets regulatory requirements. The product does not contain toxic substances that are harmful to the human body. So let's take a specific look at what are the relevant standards for LFGB food contact materials in Germany?

German LFGB certified food contact materials related standards:

1. EU EC 1935/2004

2. Germany LFGB/LMBG

3. France DGCCRF

4. US FDA

5. Italy D.M.21/03/73

6. UK SI 898


LFGB testing projects in Germany and testing requirements for common materials:

1. Preliminary inspection of samples and materials

2. Sensory evaluation of odor and taste transfer

3. Plastic samples: transferable component testing and heavy metal precipitation testing

4. Metals: Testing of composition and extractable heavy metals

5. Silicone resin: testing for transferable or volatile organic compounds

6. Special materials: Chemical hazard testing according to German chemical laws

7. Detection of certain azo dyes used in daily necessities such as textiles, leather, polyester fibers, etc.

8. Testing of harmful chemical components and heavy metals in cosmetics

9. Testing of harmful components in tobacco



How long is the validity period of LFGB testing in Germany?

There is no regulation on the validity period of LFGB testing, so there is no limit to the validity period of LFGB testing unless there are special circumstances.

LFGB certification process:

1. Consultation - Sample and product information provided by the applicant

2. Quotation - according to the samples provided by the applicant, the product engineer can evaluate, determine the test items and apply for quotation

3. The applicant accepts the quotation

4. Signing the contract

5. Sample Testing - Testing will be conducted in accordance with applicable standards

6. Release test report

7. Issuance of LFGB certificate

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