How to apply for French DGCCRF testing and certification for PP material jars
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Obtaining French DGCCRF testing and certification for PP jars requires a clear process to ensure compliance with French food contact material safety regulations. The following are detailed steps and precautions:
1. Prepare Application Materials
Before applying for certification, you need to prepare the following materials:
Product Specification: Detailed description of the product's function and intended use;
Instructions for Use: Describe the product's intended use (e.g., contact with hot food, storage of liquids, etc.);
Product Photos: Provide clear images of the product;
Bill of Materials: List all ingredients used in the product, including additives and auxiliaries.
2. Select a Certification Body
Select a DGCCRF-certified testing body with expertise and experience in food contact material testing. Shenzhen Dezewei Technology Testing Co., Ltd., for example, can provide these services.
3. Submit Application and Pay Fees
Submit the completed application materials to the selected certification body and pay the applicable testing fees. The body will confirm the testing items and methods based on the bill of materials.
4. Laboratory Testing
The certification body will conduct laboratory testing on PP jars. Key test items include:
Overall Migration Test: Evaluates the total amount of substances released into a food simulant when in contact with food;
Specific Migration Test: Evaluates the migration of substances such as primary aromatic amines (PAAs) and heavy metals (lead, cadmium, mercury, etc.);
Organoleptic Test: Examines whether the material affects the taste, odor, or color of the food.
Test simulants include:
10% ethanol (for liquid foods with an alcohol content of ≤10%);
3% acetic acid (for acidic foods);
Olive oil substitutes (95% ethanol or isooctane for fatty foods).
5. Evaluation and Report
After the test is completed, the certification body will evaluate the results and issue a test report. The report will include the test items, test methods, test results, and whether the product complies with DGCCRF regulations.
6. Declaration of Conformity
If the test results meet the requirements of the French DGCCRF regulations, the certification body will issue a Declaration of Conformity, certifying that the product meets the safety requirements of the relevant regulations.
7. Registration and Notification (if applicable)
If the product contains SVHC (Substances of Very High Concern), the applicant must complete the registration and notification procedures with the French DGCCRF within the prescribed timeframe.
8. Labeling and Traceability
Products must clearly indicate the material, production information, and precautions for use to facilitate traceability.
Summary
DGCCRF certification of PP jars is a systematic process encompassing material preparation, testing, evaluation, and a Declaration of Conformity. Companies should select a qualified testing agency and ensure that their products comply with the requirements of French DGCCRF 2004-64 to successfully enter the French market.
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