Processing French DGCCRF certification reports for plastic measuring cups
Date：2025-12-15 09:51:50 Classification
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Plastic measuring cups require French DGCCRF certification. As containers that come into direct contact with food, plastic measuring cups are subject to detailed French regulations, with clear standards covering everything from material migration to sensory characteristics. Understanding the key points beforehand can effectively avoid market access risks.
I. Core Regulations and Testing Items (Classified by Plastic Type)
General Requirements
EU Framework: (EC) No 1935/2004 (Basic Regulation on Food Contact Materials)
French Enhanced Standards: DGCCRF 2004-64 + Décret no 92-631 (Supplementary Sensory Testing, Requirements for Specific Substance Migration)
Testing List by Material
| Plastic Type | Mandatory Tests
| PP/PE (Polypropylene/Polyethylene) | ✅ Comprehensive Migration Test (3 Simulated Solutions: Deionized Water, 3% Acetic Acid, 10% Ethanol)
✅ Sensory Test (No Odor/Color Migration)
✅ Heavy Metal Leaching (Lead ≤ 0.8 mg/dm², Cadmium ≤ 0.07 mg/dm²)
| PVC (Polyvinyl Chloride) | The above 3 items + vinyl chloride monomer test (residual amount ≤0.01mg/kg)
| ABS (Acrylonitrile-Butadiene-Styrene) | The above 3 items + styrene monomer migration (≤0.05mg/kg)
⚠️ Note: If the measuring cup has printed graduations, an additional ink migration test is required (no color should bleed out after immersion in the simulated solution).
II. Processing Procedure and Key Milestones
Complete Steps (5-7 working days)
Document Preparation
Complete the application form (including product model, material composition table, and food contact type: e.g., water-based/acidic food)
Provide material certification from the plastic particle supplier (must specify whether it contains recycled materials; France prohibits the use of recycled food contact grade plastics)
Sample Requirements
Quantity: 5 sets of finished products (covering all colors/specifications; if with a cap, the cap must be tested simultaneously)
Status: Must be consistent with the mass-produced version (cannot be a laboratory sample)
Laboratory Selection
Must be officially accredited in France (e.g., DGCCRF) to avoid customs clearance failure due to reports from non-accredited institutions.
Recommended to choose an institution that can issue reports in French (some customs require reports to be in French).
Testing and Reporting
After passing the test, obtain the DGCCRF test report + Declaration of Conformity (DoC), which must include:
Laboratory CNAS/CMA accreditation number
Full name of the product material (e.g., "polypropylene homopolymer")
Simulated liquid test conditions (temperature, time)
Common Failure Warnings
❌ Sensory test failed: Residual mold release agent in the new material caused an odor (pretreatment recommended: baking at 60℃ for 2 hours to remove odor).
❌ Excessive migration: Injection molding temperature too high caused additive decomposition (PP is recommended to be controlled at 180-220℃).
III. Cost and Timeframe Reference
| Institution Type | Testing Fee | Timeframe | Advantages
| Domestic Authorized Laboratory (e.g., Dezeway) | ¥1200-3000/item | 5-7 working days | Convenient Chinese communication, expedited service supported (3 working days)
Cost-saving tip: If the measuring cup has multiple colors, submit one set of main color samples + material declarations for other colors (proving material consistency is required) to reduce testing costs.
IV. Technical Documentation List (must be archived for 5 years)
Product Instruction Manual (specify "food contact" and material: e.g., "Matériau: Polypropylène")
Laboratory Test Report (including all raw test data)
FDA/EU Compliance Certificate for Plastic Particles (provided by the raw material supplier)
Production Process Parameter Records (injection temperature, cooling time, etc.; French regulators may trace these parameters)
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