LFGB Certification Process for Coffee Makers in Germany
Date：2025-12-08 09:52:55 Classification
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Coffee makers exported to Germany do indeed require LFGB certification, which directly impacts their ability to enter the local market. LFGB certification for coffee makers in Germany must be conducted according to standardized procedures, with a focus on material safety and migration testing.
I. Pre-Certification Preparation (Key Document Checklist)
1. Product Information Review
- Clarify the coffee pot's material composition:
Main body material (304/316 stainless steel, glass, ceramic, etc.)
Details of contact parts (sealing ring material such as silicone/nitrile rubber, filter material, plastic handle parts)
Operating temperature range (e.g., "95℃ continuous heating")
2. Technical Document Preparation
- Required documents:
Product structure diagram (indicating the material of each component and food contact areas)
Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS): such as stainless steel composition report, food-grade silicone certification
Production process description (emphasizing surface treatment processes: such as electropolishing, coating type)
II. Certification Process
1. Institution Selection and Consultation
- Select a laboratory with CNAS+ accreditation (e.g., Dezewei Testing CNAS registration number: L8083), and confirm the testing standards:
Main body metal: LFGB §30 testing (heavy metal migration)
Plastic parts: EN 13130 (plastic food contact materials)
Silicone sealing ring: FDA 21 CFR 177.2600
- Key Inquiry Points: Clarify whether simulated coffee liquid migration testing (5% citric acid solution, 95℃ soaking for 24 hours) is included.
2. Sample Submission Specifications
- Sample Requirements:
2 complete coffee pots (including all detachable parts: filter, sealing ring, lid)
Additionally provide individual samples of each material component (e.g., 5 silicone sealing rings, 3 stainless steel sheets 10×10cm each)
Special Note: If it has a heat preservation function, the temperature parameters under heat preservation conditions must be provided.
3. Core Test Items (Coffee Pot Specific)
| Test Category | Key Items
| Sensory Testing | Odor/Taste Migration
| Migration Testing | Heavy Metals (Lead, Cadmium, Chromium)
| | Total Migration (Simulated Coffee Liquid Environment)
| | Specific Substances (BPA, Phthalate)
| Material Properties | Stainless Steel Corrosion Resistance Test (Salt Spray Test)
| | Coating Adhesion (if non-stick coating)
| | Silicone High Temperature Resistance
4. Report Review and Rectification
- Common Non-conformities and Solutions:
❌ Excessive exudate from silicone sealing rings → Replace with food-grade silicone raw material (recommended: Shore A hardness 70)
❌ Excessive cadmium migration in stainless steel → Replace with 316 medical-grade stainless steel or optimize electropolishing process
- Re-inspection Process: Provide one set of samples after rectification, focusing on retesting non-conformities, shortening the cycle to 5 working days
5. Report Acquisition and Use
- LFGB certification is presented in the form of a test report (no unified certificate). The report must include:
Laboratory accreditation number (e.g., DE-K-12345)
Complete test data (with original spectra)
Declaration of Conformity (DOC)
- Report Validity: Long-term validity, but retesting is required for material changes/production process adjustments
III. Special Precautions for Coffee Pots
1. Principles of Component Disassembly Testing
- Different materials must be tested independently. For example:
Glass body: Test for lead and cadmium leaching (EN 12875-2)
Plastic handle: Test for phthalates (even if not in direct contact with food, it must meet overall migration requirements)
2. German Market Labeling Standards
- Products must be labeled with:
“Compliant with LFGB §30/31”
Material identification (e.g., “18/10 stainless steel”, “Food-grade silicone”)
Cleaning and maintenance instructions (e.g., “Do not use steel wool to clean”)
3. Cost Reference
- Basic testing fee: 800-2500 RMB/item (fluctuates depending on material complexity)
- Expedited service: Completed within 3 working days, fee increases by 50%
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