Where can I apply for German LFGB certification for porcelain plates?
Date：2025-08-06 10:12:52 Classification
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A complete guide to obtaining German LFGB certification for porcelain plates, compiled from certification bodies and testing standards:
I. Core Certification Requirements
Porcelain plates must pass the following specialized tests:
1. Lead and Cadmium Release Test
- Lead (Pb) ≤ 0.8mg/dm², Cadmium (Cd) ≤ 0.07mg/dm² in food contact areas
- Special requirement: If there are patterns within 2cm of the cup/plate edge, a separate edge migration test is required.
2. Sensory Testing
- Evaluates whether the porcelain releases odors after food contact (a unique LFGB requirement).
II. Application Process and Recommended Institutions
Application Steps:
1. Preliminary Preparation
- Submit product technical documents: design drawings, glaze composition list, BOM list
2. Sample Submission for Testing
- Sample Quantity: 3-5 complete plates (different patterns require separate testing)
- Testing Turnaround: 5-7 working days (routine project)
3. Report and Certification
- The laboratory will issue an English-language LFGB test report.
- Receive the Knife and Fork Mark upon passing the test (products can be affixed).
Recommended Institution (with CNAS/EU accreditation):
Testing Institution
- Dezewei Testing (Shenzhen): Specializes in LFGB certification for ceramics and supports pre-testing.
III. Cost and Turnaround Reference
| Project | Cost Range (RMB)
| Basic Test (Monochrome Glaze) | ¥800-1500
| Multiple Colors/Complex Patterns | +30%/Add New Colors
| Expedited Service | +50% of Total Cost
IV. Common Failure Risks and Mitigations
1. Excessive Lead and Cadmium Content
- Cause: Dark glazes contain heavy metals (e.g., cobalt blue, cadmium red)
- Countermeasure: Use lead-free glazes and require suppliers to provide raw material testing reports.
2. Failure of Sensory Test
- Cause: Poor-quality clay or glaze releases odors at high temperatures.
- Countermeasures: Conduct pre-production testing (cost ≈ 60% of formal testing).
V. Post-certification market compliance
1. Affix the knife and fork mark (≥ 5mm in height) to the product;
2. Maintain technical documentation for at least 10 years;
3. Mark the packaging:
> "Complies with German LFGB regulations (§30, 31 LFGB)."
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