Baking Paper Italian DM Food Contact Material Testing Process
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Italian DM21/03/73 is one of Italy's key regulations for food contact materials. It sets specific requirements for food contact materials in terms of safety, chemical composition, migration limits, physical properties, and hygiene standards. This comprehensive guide to DM food contact material testing for baking paper exported to Italy integrates Italian regulations (Ministerial Decree DM 21/03/73 and later) with authoritative testing procedures, providing a step-by-step guide to key points:
I. Core Testing Items
Baking paper must undergo the following safety tests (selected based on material characteristics):
1. Microbiological Testing
- Total bacterial count, E. coli, mold, and other microbial limits (mandatory for paper materials).
2. Chemical Migration Testing
- Comprehensive migration: Testing simulates food environments such as olive oil, 3% acetic acid, and 10% alcohol to detect the release of harmful substances (limit ≤ 10 mg/dm²).
- Migration of Specific Substances:
- Formaldehyde migration (limit ≤ 15 mg/kg);
- Heavy metal (lead, cadmium, mercury, etc.) leachable content testing.
3. Plasticizers and Residues
- Phthalates (e.g., DEHP, DBP), fluorescent brighteners, polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs), etc. content testing.
4. Special Additive Testing (if applicable)
- Baking paper with waterproof/oil-repellent coatings requires additional PFAS testing (e.g., PFOA, PFOS).
II. Application Process and Material Preparation
1. Selecting a Testing Agency
- Laboratories with Italian DM certification are preferred (e.g., Dezevi Testing).
- Estimated cost: 1,000-2,000 RMB per material (basic paper testing).
2. Submit a List of Materials
| Material Type | Specific Requirements
| Samples | 3-5 unused finished products (including complete packaging)
| Product Ingredients | Indicate the CAS number of the paper substrate, coating ingredients (e.g., silicone oil, fluorocarbon resin), and additives
| Declaration of Conformity | Declaration that the product complies with DM Regulation 21/03/73, with a brief description of the production process
| Labels and Instructions | Italian version, including applicable temperature range and safety warnings (e.g., "Do not come into direct contact with open flames")
3. Testing Process
A [Application Acceptance] --> B [Sample Pretreatment]
B --> C [Laboratory Testing]
C --> D [Is the test qualified?]
D --> |Yes | E [Prepare Report]
D --> |No | F [Remedial Actions]
E --> G [Is DM Certification Certificate Issued]
- Turnaround: 5-7 working days for standard projects, extended to 10 days for PFAS testing
III. Key Labeling Requirements
1. Mandatory Labeling Information
- Italian labeling: "Adatto al contatto con gli alimenti" (Suitable for food contact).
- Manufacturer information, batch number, and applicable temperature (e.g., "Max 220°C").
2. Warnings
- If coated, the label must state: "Non utilizzare in forno a microonde" (Do not use in microwaves).
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