Processing of LFGB testing process for food storage boxes in Germany
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Processing of LFGB testing process for food storage boxes in Germany
1、 Introduction to LFGB Certification
LFGB certification is a testing standard under the German Food and Daily Necessities Act and is one of the strictest regulations in the field of food contact materials in the European Union. Food storage boxes, as containers that come into direct contact with food, must pass LFGB certification in order to legally enter the German and EU markets for sale.
2、 Handling process
1. Application stage
Choose a qualified third-party testing institution (such as Dezewei Testing CNAS registration number: L8083)
Submit basic product information: material composition, production process, type of food contact
Sign a testing service agreement and make a prepayment
2. Data preparation
Product Material List and Ingredient Description
Food contact area and usage conditions description
Formula table (resin model required for plastic storage box)
Packaging Material Information
Expected types of food to be exposed to (solid/liquid/oily food)
3. Sample submission
Provide 3-5 representative samples
Comes with product labels and instructions
Clearly label the testing items and regulatory provisions
4. Laboratory testing
|Testing items | Applicable standards | Core indicators
|Sensory Testing | LFGB § 30-31 | Taste and Odor Transfer Assessment
|Migration of heavy metals | EN 1186 | Release of lead, cadmium, mercury, chromium, etc
|Plasticizer testing | EU 10/2011 | Phthalates
|Special substances | LFGB | Bisphenol A, formaldehyde, etc
|Comprehensive migration volume | EN 1186 | Migration under different food simulants
5. Report issuance and certificate issuance
After passing the inspection, issue a testing report
Issuance of LFGB Compliance Certificate
Obtain authorization to use the knife and fork logo
3、 Key testing items for food storage boxes
Due to the possibility of the storage box coming into contact with oily food, special attention should be paid to:
Oil simulant testing: using olive oil or 95% ethanol as simulants
High temperature usage scenario: If used in a microwave oven, temperature resistance testing needs to be added
Sealing ring material: If rubber/silicone seals are included, they need to be evaluated separately
4、 Cycle and Cost Reference
|Project | Time | Cost
|Conventional LFGB testing | 5-7 working days | 1000-3000 yuan
|Urgent service | 3-5 working days | Cost increase of 50% -100%
5、 Precautions
1. Material consistency: The actual production materials must be completely consistent with the submitted samples
2. Labeling requirements: After certification, the product must be labeled with information such as "applicable for food contact"
3. Validity period management: LFGB certificates usually do not have a fixed validity period, but material changes require retesting
4. Multi country markets: If exporting to other countries at the same time, it is necessary to comply with local regulations (such as the US FDA, China GB4806, etc.)
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