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Napkins as EU Food Contact Material Testing Guidelines

Date:2024-04-17 09:50:43 Classification :【question】 Visits:
Napkins are one of the products we often use in our daily lives. In the European Union, napkins are classified as food contact materials and need to pass strict testing to ensure safety. This article will introduce you to the testing guidelines for napkins as food contact materials, help you understand the relevant EU regulatory requirements and formulate compliance strategies.


1. Overview of EU food contact materials regulations

The European Union has established strict regulations and standards for food contact materials to protect the health and safety of consumers. Food contact materials include food packaging, tableware, drink containers, etc., among which napkins are also included in the testing scope. EU regulations mainly include the European Commission's regulations and directives on food contact materials, as well as relevant guidelines and technical documents issued by the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA).


2. Testing requirements for napkins as food contact materials

1. Physical performance testing: including testing of physical properties such as the thickness, wet strength, and permeability of the napkin to ensure its performance and stability during use.

2. Chemical composition test: When napkins come into contact with food, chemical substances may be released. Therefore, it is necessary to detect chemical components, including the content of harmful substances such as heavy metals, organic pollutants, etc., to ensure that they will not cause harm to food safety.

3. Migration test: When napkins come into contact with food, ingredients in the food may migrate to the napkins, so a migration test is required to ensure that the napkins will not contaminate the food.

4. Microbial testing: As items that are susceptible to external contamination, napkins need to undergo microbial testing to ensure that they will not become a breeding ground for pathogens such as bacteria.


3. EU food contact material testing process for napkins

1. Choose a suitable testing agency: First, manufacturers or exporters need to choose a testing agency with qualifications and experience to conduct testing of food contact materials. These institutions are usually certified by the EU and have professional testing equipment and personnel.

2. Submit samples and fill in the application form: After selecting the testing agency, the manufacturer or exporter needs to submit napkin samples and fill in the relevant application form. The application form requires detailed information about the product, such as material type, production date, manufacturer, etc. At the same time, statements about the safety and compliance of the product are also required.

3. Testing and auditing: The testing agency will test the submitted napkin samples to verify whether they comply with EU regulatory requirements. Test items may include chemical composition analysis, microbiological testing, sensory evaluation, etc. After the test is completed, the testing agency will review the results and issue a corresponding test report.

4. Obtain certificate and go on sale: If the napkin passes the test and audit, the manufacturer or exporter will obtain an EU certification certificate. This certificate proves that the product complies with EU regulatory requirements and can be legally sold in the EU market.

The European Union has strict testing requirements for food contact materials, and napkins, as one of them, also need to undergo relevant testing. Regularly testing the physical properties, chemical composition, migration and microbiological indicators of napkins can ensure the safety of napkins when in contact with food. Selecting compliant suppliers, maintaining hygiene in the production environment, and strengthening employee training are all important aspects of formulating compliance strategies. By complying with relevant regulatory requirements, we can provide consumers with safer and more reliable napkin products.


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