PE plastic film French DGCCRF testing and certification
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French food safety regulations are referred to as the French DGCCRF. Products sold in France must comply not only with EU Regulation EC 1935/2004 but also with local French regulations. This complete guide to French DGCCRF testing and certification for PE plastic film combines regulatory requirements with practical procedures:
I. Core Requirements for DGCCRF Certification
1. Regulatory Basis
- Must comply with both EU Framework Regulation EC 1935/2004 and French local regulations DGCCRF 2004-64 and Décret no. 92-631.
- Key Testing Items:
- Overall Migration Test (OML): ≤10mg/dm² (tested in four simulating solutions)
- Heavy Metal Extraction: Lead (Pb) ≤0.01mg/L, Cadmium (Cd) ≤0.005mg/L
- Sensory Testing: No unusual odor or taste migration.
2. Special Requirements for PE Materials
- In addition to basic migration testing, additional testing is required:
- Chromium (Cr), vanadium (V), and zirconium (Zr) content;
- Peroxide value (to assess antioxidant stability);
- Primary aromatic amine (PAA) migration (≤0.01 mg/kg).
II. Testing Process and Steps
1. Preliminary Preparation
- Provide product information: material composition list, additive list, and production process description;
- Complete an application form, specifying the type of food contact the product will have (e.g., fatty/acidic foods).
2. Laboratory Testing Phase
| Test Items | Test Methods
| Comprehensive Migration Test | Evaporation Gravimetric Method (ISO 118)
| Heavy Metal Dissolution | ICP-MS (Inductively Coupled Plasma Mass Spectrometry)
| Sensory Testing | Olfactory and Taste Assessment
3. Report Issuance and Certification
- Laboratory issues draft report → Company confirmation → Issues DGCCRF compliance report (not a certificate, but legally binding);
- Turnaround time: Routine samples require approximately 5-7 working days, extending to 2 weeks for complex cases.
III. Key Considerations
1. Material Risk Control
- Recycled materials are prohibited (may cause excessive heavy metal content);
- Additives must comply with the EU Positive List (EU 10/2011).
2. Sample Requirements
- Provide finished product (not raw materials), ≥ 60 mm x 60 mm in size;
- Products with printed layers or composite structures require separate layer testing (e.g., inks require testing for azo dyes).
3. Institution Selection
- Look for laboratories with ISO/IEC 17025 accreditation (e.g., DeZeWei Testing: CNAS L8083).
IV. Common Causes of Failure and Mitigation Suggestions
- Exceeding Migration Limits: Optimize the Additive Ratio to Prevent Small Molecule Additives from Precipitating.
- Exceeding Heavy Metal Limits: Change the Raw Material Supplier to Ensure No Contamination Sources.
- Sensory Disqualifications: Select Odorless Polymers to Avoid Residual Solvents.
V. Cost and Turnaround Time Reference
- Cost: Approximately ¥1,000–3,000 (depending on the number of test items).
- Expedited Service: Expedited to 3 days for a 30%–50% additional fee.
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