FDA food contact materials in the United States refer to materials that come into direct or indirect contact with food, including packaging materials, containers, tableware, kitchen utensils, etc. These materials may affect the odor, taste, and color of food during contact, and are more likely to release a certain amount of toxic chemical components, such as heavy metals, toxic additives, etc. These chemical components may migrate into the food and be ingested by the human body, posing a threat to human health.

The FDA has a very strict definition of food contact materials, aimed at protecting the health and safety of consumers. According to FDA regulations, the ingredients of food contact materials should be safe and not cause any pollution or harm to food. Meanwhile, food contact materials should not release any harmful substances during use, nor should they have adverse effects on the quality, taste, or nutritional value of the food.


The FDA food contact material testing program for ceramics in the United States includes:

1. Food contact material approval: FDA requires that the materials used in ceramic cups comply with FDA's food contact material approval standards. This includes ensuring that the ceramic materials used in the cup do not release harmful substances or chemicals into food or beverages.

2. Pollutant testing: The FDA requires contamination testing of ceramic cups to ensure that they do not release harmful substances or heavy metals, such as lead, cadmium, mercury, etc., exceeding the FDA's safety limits.

3. Crushing test: The FDA may require a crushing test to evaluate the strength and impact resistance of ceramic cups. This aims to ensure that the cup is not easily broken or creates dangerous fragments under normal usage conditions.

4. Temperature stability testing: The FDA may require temperature stability testing to evaluate the performance and stability of ceramic cups under different temperature conditions. This is to ensure that the cup can be safely used in food and beverages at various temperatures.