China has just completed the construction of its new food contact regulations system, and the newly released 4806.1-11 series of standards stipulate general and special requirements for food contact materials and products made of enamel, ceramics, glass, resin, plastic, paper and cardboard, metal, coatings and coatings, rubber, and other materials. GB 4806 is the testing standard for food contact materials in China, which is divided into 11 categories. This includes:

1. General safety requirements for food contact materials and products GB 4806.1

2. Pacifier GB 4806.2-2015

3. Enamel products GB 4806.3-2016

4. Ceramic products GB 4806.4-2016

5. Glass products GB 4806.5-2016

6. Plastic resins for food contact GB 4806.6-2016

7. Plastic materials and products in contact with food GB 4806.7-2016

8. Paper and cardboard materials and products for food contact GB 4806.8-2016

9. Metal materials and products in contact with food GB 4806.9-2016

10. Coatings and Coatings for Food Contact GB 4806.10-2016

11. Rubber materials and products for food contact GB 4806.11-2016


The Chinese GB4806 testing process generally includes the following steps:

1. Provide product related information and fill out the application form, while mailing samples.

2. After receiving the samples, various tests will be conducted, including a series of chemical, physical, and biological tests. For example, evaporation residue, consumption of potassium permanganate, heavy metal content, decolorization test, etc.

3. After the laboratory testing is completed, a comprehensive analysis is conducted on the test results to determine whether they comply with the GB4806 standard.

4. Based on the test and analysis results, a testing report will be prepared, and the original will be issued after verifying the draft.