The common testing items for food contact materials by the FDA in the United States require FDA food grade testing when exporting food contact materials to the United States. The FDA in the United States is the world's most authoritative food and drug testing agency. FDA is the abbreviation for the United States Food and Drug Administration, and is also one of the most well-known institutions in the world. Since its establishment in 1906, the US FDA has been committed to the supervision and inspection of food, drugs (including veterinary drugs), medical devices, food additives, cosmetics, animal food, wine beverages with an alcohol content of less than 7%, and electronic products. Next, let's take a look at the content of FDA testing and certification for food contact materials in the United States.

Food contact materials refer to materials that come into contact with food during normal use of the product. Common materials include various plastics, metal alloys, ceramics, glass, bamboo and wood products, and paper products. The environmental safety of these materials in contact with food is directly related to the dietary safety and health of users. Therefore, exporting these products to the United States requires relevant testing and certification in accordance with FDA standards.

The main standards for FDA food contact material testing in the United States are based on:

21 CFR Part 177-2003. Polymer based substances.

21CFR Part 175-2003: Adhesives and Coating Materials, Metals;

21CFR Part 176-2003: Paper and paperboard products

21CFR Part 178-2003: Food Additives: Additives, Production Aids, and Disinfectants

FDA CPG 7117.05: Requirements for Silver Plated Products

FDA CPG 7117.06&07 Requirements for Glass, Ceramic, and Enamel Utensils


FDA testing items for common food contact materials:

Organic coatings, metal, and electroplated products require U.S. FDA CFR 21 175.300

Paper Products Requirements U.S. FDA CFR 21 176.170

Wood Requirements U.S. FDA CFR 21 178.3800

ABS requires U.S. FDA CFR 21 181.32 or 180.22

Acrylic resin requirements U.S. FDA CFR 21 177.1010

Sealing rings and gasket requirements for food containers, such as silicone rubber rings, U.S. FDA CFR 21 177.1210

EVA Requirements U.S. FDA CFR 21 177.1350

Requirements for melamine resin (melamine): U.S. FDA CFR 21 177.1460

Nylon plastic requirements U.S. FDA CFR 21 177.1500

PP Requirements U.S. FDA CFR 21 177.1520

PE, OP Requirements U.S. FDA CFR 21 177.1520