German LFGB testing standard for children's products
Date：2025-05-15 09:25:15 Classification
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German LFGB certification is the abbreviation of the German Codex on Food, Supplies and Feed, which stipulates the safety standards for materials and supplies that come into contact with food. LFGB certification is particularly important for children's products, especially those that may come into contact with food or may be put into the mouth by children. The following is the relevant information about the German LFGB testing standards for children's products:
I. Testing scope
The LFGB testing scope for children's products includes but is not limited to the following products:
- Bottles and nipples
- Teeth grinders
- Thermos cups
- Milk warmers
- Supplementary food cooking tools
- Toys (especially those that may be put into the mouth)
II. Testing items
The LFGB testing standard includes multiple items to ensure the safety and non-toxicity of the product. The main testing items include:
- Comprehensive migration test: evaluate the harmful substances that may be released by the material when it comes into contact with food.
- Sensory test: includes the evaluation of odor and taste to ensure that the product will not have adverse effects on food.
- Specific substance test: for different materials, test specific harmful substances, such as heavy metals, formaldehyde, bisphenol A, etc.
- Microbiological testing: ensure that the product does not breed harmful microorganisms during use.
III. Testing standards
Specific testing standards and requirements may vary depending on the product. Here are some common testing standards:
- Plastic products: comprehensive migration test, specific substance test (such as bisphenol A, formaldehyde, etc.).
- Rubber products: comprehensive migration test, sensory test, specific substance test (such as N-nitrosamine, etc.).
- Metal products: component analysis, heavy metal migration test.
- Ceramics and glass products: comprehensive migration test, lead and cadmium migration test.
IV. Certification process
The process of obtaining LFGB certification usually includes the following steps:
1. Consultation: The applicant provides product information and samples.
2. Quotation: Based on the samples provided by the applicant, the technical engineer evaluates the test items and quotes.
3. The applicant accepts the quotation.
4. Signing of the contract.
5. Sample testing: Test in accordance with applicable standards.
6. Issue a test report.
7. Issue a certificate of conformity in accordance with LFGB testing.
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