Stainless steel tableware French DGCCRF food contact material testing
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The core requirements and processes of DGCCRF food contact material testing for stainless steel tableware exported to France are sorted out, integrating the latest regulations and practice points:
I. Core testing requirements
1. Material composition compliance
- Chromium content: Stainless steel must contain at least 13% chromium (Cr) to ensure corrosion resistance; at the same time, material composition certification (including nickel, manganese, etc.) must be provided.
- Heavy metal migration restrictions:
- Basic items: Dissolution test of lead (Pb), cadmium (Cd), chromium (Cr), and nickel (Ni);
- Expanded items (after 2023): Some products need to add 21 heavy metal migration tests such as cobalt and molybdenum.
- Special coatings: If it contains organic coatings (such as non-stick coatings), additional testing of chemical migration substances such as phthalates is required.
2. Migration test and sensory evaluation
- Migration test:
- Use simulant liquids such as olive oil, 3% acetic acid, 10% alcohol, etc. to test the overall migration amount and the dissolution amount of specific substances;
- Coated products: The coating must be separated from the substrate and tested separately (a French-specific requirement).
- Sensory test: Ensure that the tableware does not change the taste, smell or color of the food.
3. Labeling and packaging specifications
- The label must contain French and English, and clearly mark:
- Material composition, production information;
- Use temperature limit;
- Products with coatings/coatings must be marked with warnings such as "avoid high temperature scratches".
2. Testing process steps
1. Select an accredited laboratory
- Must pass ISO 17025 qualifications and be officially recognized by DGCCRF (such as Dezewei Testing).
2. Preparation for inspection
- Provide product technical documents (material list, process description);
- Split mixed materials: non-metallic parts (such as plastic handles) must be inspected separately.
3. Laboratory testing
- Perform component analysis, migration testing (3 simulated fluids), sensory evaluation and heavy metal dissolution testing.
4. Reporting and certification
- After passing the test, obtain the DGCCRF compliance certificate, and the report must be kept for at least 5 years for future reference.
III. Common risk avoidance
- Misjudgment of coating: France requires that the coating and substrate be tested separately. Failure to separate them will result in invalid data.
- Regulatory dynamics: 21 new heavy metal tests will be added from 2023, and you need to pay regular attention to the DGCCRF official website for updates.
- Mixed material products: Non-metallic parts must be inspected separately to avoid overall failure.
Tips:
- The testing cycle is usually 5-7 working days, and complex products may be extended.
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