Disposable tableware China GB4806 food contact test report
Date：2026-03-06 10:00:35 Classification
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For obtaining a Chinese GB4806 food contact material test report for disposable tableware, the following is a detailed guide, applicable standards, and testing items. Disposable tableware comes in various materials, each corresponding to different national standards; therefore, it is essential to select the appropriate standard when applying.
I. Applicable Standard Classification (Based on Material Selection)
Disposable tableware is typically made of materials such as plastic, paper, bamboo/wood, and plant fiber, and must conform to the following standards:
1. Plastic Materials (e.g., PP polypropylene lunch boxes, PS polystyrene cutlery, PET beverage cups)
Standards: GB 4806.1-2016 (General Safety Requirements) + GB 4806.7-2016 (Plastic Materials and Articles for Food Contact).
Note: For biodegradable plastics (such as PLA, PBAT), in addition to GB 4806.7, GB/T 41010-2021 degradation performance testing is usually also required. *
2. Paper Materials (e.g., paper cups, paper bowls, paper lunch boxes)
Standard: GB 4806.1-2016 + GB 4806.8-2016 (Paper and paperboard materials and products for food contact).
Note: Paper cups and bowls usually have an internal coating (PE or PLA coating), which must also meet the requirements of plastic standard GB 4806.7.
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3. Bamboo/Wood/Plant Fiber Materials (e.g., disposable bamboo chopsticks, wooden spoons, sugarcane bagasse molded lunch boxes)
Standard: GB 4806.1-2016 + GB 4806.12-2022 (Bamboo and wood materials and products for food contact).
Important: Bamboo and wood tableware requires attention to preservatives, mildew inhibitors, and sulfur dioxide residue. *
II. Core Testing Items
When processing the test report, the laboratory will conduct the following core tests based on the material:
1. Plastic Disposable Tableware (GB 4806.7)
Sensory Indicators: Color, Odor, Immersion Solution (whether there is an off-odor or sediment).
Total Migration: The amount of leaching under simulated food environments (water, alcohol, oil).
Potassium Permanganate Consumption: Detects the content of water-soluble organic matter.
Heavy Metals (calculated as lead).
Decolorization Test (for colored tableware).
Specific Migration: Depending on the material, may involve antimony, zinc, heavy metals, etc.
2. Paper Disposable Tableware (GB 4806.8)
Sensory Indicators.
Lead, Arsenic.
Formaldehyde.
Fluorescent Whitening Agent (Important: Many inferior paper cups contain fluorescent whitening agents; this item is mandatory).
Total Migration, Potassium Permanganate Consumption, Heavy Metals.
3. Bamboo and Wood Disposable Tableware (GB 4806.12)
Sensory Indicators.
Total Migration, Potassium Permanganate Consumption, Heavy Metals.
Specific Substance Migration: such as formaldehyde, sulfur dioxide (sulfur fumigation residue), pentachlorophenol (preservative).
III. Application Process
Step 1: Confirm Product Material and Classification
Identify the materials your product contains. For example: a paper bowl with a lid, consisting of a "bowl body (paper + PE coating)" and a "lid (PS plastic)". This is a composite material and may require separate testing or testing based on the main material. It is recommended to consult a laboratory in advance.
Step 2: Select a Testing Institution
Select a third-party testing institution with CMA (China Metrology Accreditation) and CNAS accreditation (e.g., Dezewei Testing CNAS registration number: L8083). E-commerce platforms usually require reports to bear the CMA stamp.
Step 3: Complete the Application Form and Submit Samples
Application Form Information: Product Name, Model, Material, Manufacturer Information.
Sample Quantity: Typically, 50-100 grams of sample or 10-20 finished products are required (depending on the testing items).
Step 4: Laboratory Testing
Cycle: Typically 5-7 working days.
Testing Process: Sample pretreatment -> Simulated liquid immersion -> Instrument analysis -> Data review.
Step 5: Report Issuance
After passing the test, the institution will issue a formal "Food Contact Material Testing Report".
IV. Frequently Asked Questions and Precautions
1. E-commerce/Supermarket Entry Requirements:
If you are entering Taobao, JD.com, Douyin, Pinduoduo, or offline supermarkets, the platform usually requires a report issued by a third-party institution with CMA and CNAS marks, and the report date is usually within one year.
2. Labeling Requirements (GB 4806.1):
The packaging of disposable tableware must clearly indicate:
"For food contact use" or the "spoon and chopsticks" mark.
Material (e.g., PP, PS).
Manufacturer and address.
Production date and shelf life (if applicable).
Usage precautions (e.g., maximum heat resistance temperature, do not microwave, etc.).
Information in the test report must be consistent with the product label. *
3. How to test composite materials?
If it is molded pulp (sugarcane bagasse tableware), due to the possible addition of waterproof and oil-resistant agents in the process, the testing items will be more stringent than for ordinary paper products. It is recommended to conduct full testing according to GB 4806.8, and pay attention to specific residues such as 1-octene and hydrogen peroxide.
4. Validity period:
National standards stipulate that the quality inspection report itself does not have a fixed validity period, but e-commerce platforms usually only recognize reports within one year. If the product formula, process, or standard is updated, retesting is required.
Summary Recommendations
If you produce disposable plastic lunch boxes, please be sure to apply for testing according to GB 4806.7; if it is paper cups/paper bowls, please apply for GB 4806.8; if it is bamboo or wooden chopsticks, please apply for GB 4806.12. It is recommended to confirm the specific testing plan with the testing institution before submitting the sample for testing to avoid omissions that could lead to an unacceptable report.
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