French DGCCRF certification process for aluminum alloy baking pans
Date：2025-09-19 11:01:27 Classification
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DGCCRF (French Food Safety Regulation) is the abbreviation for French food safety regulations. Products sold in France must not only comply with EU Regulation (EC) No. 1935/2004 but also meet local French regulations. The complete process and key requirements for applying for DGCCRF certification for aluminum alloy bakeware are summarized here, drawing on regulatory and practical experience:
I. Core Certification Process
1. Material Pre-Inspection and Sample Preparation
- Provide a detailed material report for the bakeware (aluminum alloy model, coating composition, and production process).
- Prepare 3-5 unused finished product samples (with complete packaging and labeling).
2. Select an Accredited Laboratory
- The laboratory must be authorized by the DGCCRF (check the CPSC website or the French Compliance Agency List).
- Prioritize institutions familiar with metal cookware testing (e.g., experience with double-testing of coated products).
3. Key Test Items
- Heavy Metal Dissolution Test:
- Migration of lead (≤0.2 mg/L) and cadmium (≤0.02 mg/L) (4% acetic acid solution, immersion at 25°C for 72 hours).
- Adding a 200°C simulated grease migration test to address the high-temperature characteristics of baking pans (to detect harmful substances released at high temperatures).
- Aluminum Composition Analysis:
- Confirming aluminum content ≥95%, with impurity limits (lead <0.1%, arsenic <0.01%).
- Coating Safety (e.g., non-stick coating):
- PFAS Perfluorinated Compounds Testing (GC-MS screening for PFOA/PFOS).
- Sensory Testing:
- Evaluating whether the baking pan produces an odor or discoloration after high-temperature heating.
4. Testing Cycle and Cost
- Typical Cycle: 5-7 weeks (including high-temperature testing and review).
- Cost Reference:
- Basic Testing: ¥5,000-8,000 (depending on coating complexity).
- Expedited Service: Additional fee of 30%-50%.
II. Certification Submission Requirements
1. Test Report Contents
- Must include: laboratory qualification number, test standards (DGCCRF 2004-64 + Décret 92-631), sample photos, and migration data charts.
2. Product Technical Documents
- Material Safety Statement (with compliance certificate from raw material supplier).
- French Label Image: Indicate "Suitable for Food Contact," temperature range (e.g., "Suitable for -20°C to 250°C"), and production batch number.
III. Common Failure Points and Mitigation Suggestions
- ❌ Problem: Excessive aluminum impurities or unacceptable high-temperature migration.
Solution: Use food-grade aluminum alloy (e.g., EN AW-3003) to avoid recycled materials.
- ❌ Issue: The coating was not individually tested or PFAS residues were present.
Countermeasure: Prefer ceramic coatings (non-PFAS materials) and provide a safety report on the coating composition.
- ❌ Issue: The label is missing the French warning.
Countermeasure: Add "Do not use above 250°C" (Do not use at temperatures exceeding 250°C).
IV. Obtaining the Certificate and Submitting to Amazon
1. After passing the test, the laboratory will issue a DGCCRF Declaration of Conformity (including a QR code for anti-counterfeiting).
2. Amazon must submit:
- Declaration of Conformity + Complete Test Report + Close-up Image of the Label.
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