Faucet Italian DM food contact material testing process
Date：2025-05-14 09:30:52 Classification
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As one of the products that come into contact with food, faucets need to comply with the requirements of DM21/3/73 and its modified versions in Italy. DM21/3/73 is the Italian food contact material testing regulation, which applies to various materials that come into contact with food, including metal products such as stainless steel, carbon steel, cast iron, etc. The following is the general process of Italian DM food contact material testing for faucets:
1. Application and preparation:
- Fill in the application form: provide information such as product name, model, manufacturer, etc.
- Provide proof of identity: a copy of the manufacturer or exporter's proof of identity, such as a business license.
- Product list: provide a list of all parts of the faucet, including materials and coatings that come into contact with food.
- Samples: provide a sufficient number of faucet samples for testing and evaluation.
- Specifications: provide specifications, design drawings, circuit diagrams and other relevant technical information for the faucet.
- Declaration of conformity: provide a declaration of conformity that complies with the relevant Italian food contact material regulations. The declaration should include a statement that the product complies with relevant standards and regulations, a description of the production process, quality control measures, etc.
- Labels: Provide all labels, warning signs and other relevant information used on the faucet.
2. Submit samples:
- Submit a sufficient number of faucet samples according to the requirements of the testing agency to ensure the representativeness of the samples.
3. Testing and evaluation:
- Metal composition analysis: Test the metal components used in the faucet to ensure that it meets the safety standards for food contact materials.
- Comprehensive migration test: Evaluate whether harmful substances migrate into food when the faucet comes into contact with food. Test conditions may include solutions that simulate food environments such as 3% acetic acid and 10% ethanol.
- Heavy metal dissolution test: Especially the dissolution test of harmful heavy metals such as lead and cadmium to ensure that it is within the safe range.
4. Report and certificate:
- After the test is completed, the testing agency will issue a test report. If the sample meets the requirements of relevant regulations, it will obtain the corresponding certification or certificate.
5. Follow-up services:
- Exporters or manufacturers can obtain follow-up services such as original reports and electronic reports for record and reference.
In order to ensure that the faucet meets the requirements of Italian DM21/3/73, it is recommended to contact a professional testing agency or certification agency for consultation and testing. These agencies usually have advanced testing equipment and professional technicians and can provide comprehensive testing services.
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