Disposable paper bowls, China GB4806 food contact material test report
Date：2025-11-10 10:13:28 Classification
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The GB 4806 test report for disposable paper bowls must strictly adhere to the GB 4806.8-2016 standard, covering core information such as safety indicators, testing procedures, and report validity.
I. Core Standards and Basis for GB 4806 Testing of Disposable Paper Bowls
- Applicable Standard:
GB 4806.8-2016 National Food Safety Standard - Paper and Paperboard Materials and Products for Food Contact (Mandatory Standard, implemented on April 19, 2017, replacing the old standard GB 9688).
Supplementary References:
- GB 4806.1-2016 (General Safety Requirements)
- GB 31603-2015 (Hygiene Standard for Production)
- If printing is involved, it must comply with GB 9685 (Standard for the Use of Additives in Food Contact Materials).
II. Key Testing Items and Limit Requirements
| Testing Category | Core Items | Limit Requirements
| Chemical Safety | Lead (Pb), Arsenic (As) | Lead ≤ 5.0 mg/kg, Arsenic ≤ 1.0 mg/kg (dry weight)
| Fluorescent Substances | No fluorescence at 254nm and 365nm wavelengths (migratory fluorescent whitening agents are prohibited)
| Decolorization Test | After immersion in water, n-hexane, or ethanol, the immersion solution shows no obvious coloring (to avoid ink/coating contamination of food)
| Microbiological Indicators | Coliform Bacteria | Not detectable
| Pathogenic Bacteria (Salmonella, Staphylococcus aureus, etc.) | Not detectable
| Physical Properties | Leakage Performance | Filled with 95℃ hot water and inverted for 30 minutes, no leakage (simulating hot soup/porridge usage scenario)
| Compressive Strength | Longitudinal pressure ≥60N without collapse (to prevent damage during stacking and transportation)
III. Test Report Processing Procedure and Cycle
1. Sample Preparation
- Quantity: 3-5 complete sets of samples (including finished products with printed labels, consistent with mass production).
- Labeling: Samples must be labeled with model number, batch number, and production date. Avoid using opened products.
2. Laboratory Selection
- Qualification Requirements: Must be CMA certified and registered in the "Directory of Food Contact Material Testing Institutions" of the State Administration for Market Regulation (e.g., Dezewei Testing CNAS registration number: L8083).
3. Testing Cycle and Fees
- Cycle: 5-7 working days (routine items).
- Fees: 800-1500 RMB/report (priced according to the combination of testing items; full item testing is approximately 1200 RMB).
4. Report Issuance and Review
- Report content must include: product name, model, testing standard, items, results, laboratory information (CMA number), and testing date. - Note: The report has no expiration date, but retesting is required if the product formula/process changes.
IV. Report Compliance Key Points and Common Issues
1. Labeling Requirements
- The test report must clearly state the conclusion of "complies with GB 4806.8-2016," and cannot simply list test data.
- If the paper bowl has a coating (such as PE coating), the coating material and its compliance must be additionally noted (refer to GB 4806.7).
2. Common Mistakes
- ❌ Misconception: Only testing physical properties (such as leakage, compressive strength) while ignoring chemical indicators (such as fluorescent substances).
- Correct: Mandatory items such as lead, arsenic, and fluorescent substances must be included; otherwise, the report is invalid.
3. Differences from Other Standards
- GB/T 27591-2011 (Paper Bowl Product Standard): Focuses on physical properties (volume deviation, stiffness, etc.) and cannot replace the safety testing of GB 4806.8.
- Export requirements: If exporting to the EU, additional compliance with EC 10/2011 (plastics) or AP(2004)1 (paper) is required, with stricter testing items (such as full migration test).
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