Why do I need to do LFGB certification? The process and cycle of LFGB certification

1、 What does LFGB certification mean

In September 2005, the German New Food and Dietary Products Act LFGB replaced the Food and Daily Necessities LMBG. It is also known as the "Food, Products, Cosmetics, and Other Daily Necessities Management Law", which is an important basic legal document in the field of food hygiene management in Germany. It is the guideline and core for the formulation of other specialized food hygiene laws and regulations. Daily necessities that come into contact with food can be tested and certified as "products without chemical toxic substances" by an authorized agency's LFGB test report, and can be sold in the German market.

Certification Mark for German Food Grade LFGB Certification


LFGB certification mark diagram



2、 Why do I need to do LFGB certification?

1. The risk of being detained and investigated by customs;

2. Risks investigated and dealt with by market supervision agencies;

3. The risk of being accused by peers for competitive purposes


3、 Important changes to new regulations:

-In German law, the implementation of EU Directive No.178-2002 (Food Safety Requirements, Responsibilities of Food and Dietary Operators)

-Temporary regulations on tobacco will be introduced beyond the new LFGB scope

-Expanding the scope of prohibition on misleading statements about materials and goods in contact with food

-There are no significant changes in the safety testing of materials and products in contact with food


4、 The process and cycle of LFGB certification

1. The applicant shall fill in the application materials provided by a third-party testing company

2. The applicant needs to send samples to a third-party testing company (start testing after receiving the samples)

3. According to different samples, test the regulatory standards for LFGB compliance

4. The third-party testing agency issues a qualified report that complies with LFGB testing

5. Cycle 5-7 working days