How to handle the FDA report for food grade stainless steel tableware in the Uni

Date：2026-04-29 09:51:51 Classification ：【question】 Visits：

Process and key considerations for handling FDA food contact testing reports for food grade stainless steel tableware

1、 Handling process (5 core steps)

1. Material confirmation and pre evaluation

Clarify stainless steel grades (304/316, etc.) and surface treatment processes

Check for additional coatings (such as anti sticking coatings that require additional PFAS testing)

Suggestion: Provide Material Material Certificate (MSDS) from the raw material supplier

2. Laboratory selection and testing plan formulation

Priority should be given to FDA approved third-party laboratories (such as Dezewei Testing CNAS registration number: L8083)

Determine the testing items:

Heavy metal migration (lead, cadmium, chromium, nickel)

Corrosion resistance (salt spray test)

New requirement in 2026: Nanoparticle release detection (if there is a nano coating on the surface)

3. Sample submission and testing execution

Provide unused finished products from the same batch (including packaging)

Typical testing conditions:

Soak in 5% acetic acid solution (70 ℃/2h simulated high temperature contact)

3% citric acid test (acidic food contact scenario)

4. Report review and compliance statement

The laboratory shall provide a testing report that includes:

Compliance with FDA 21 CFR 177.1520 (Stainless Steel Specific Provisions)

Comparison Table of Material Composition Percentage and Dissolution

Attention: Starting from 2026, electronic versions need to be submitted simultaneously to the FDA FURLS system

5. Labeling and Market Access

Product labeling requirements:

"Food Grade Stainless Steel"

Applicable temperature range (e.g. -20 ℃~250 ℃)

Manufacturer EU representative information (if exporting to the EU at the same time)

2、 Special Reminder for the New Regulations in 2026

1. Material traceability

Stainless steel smelter traceability documents are required (to prove non conflict minerals)

2. Digitalization compliance

The testing report must include a QR code and link to the FDA database for public information

3. Cost and Cycle

|Project | Standard Process

|Basic testing fee | 1000-3000

|Cycle | 5-7 working days

3、 Common problem solutions

Question 1:316: Does stainless steel require additional testing?

Answer: Need to add molybdenum element migration detection (limit ≤ 0.05ppm)

Question 2: How to handle tableware with plastic parts on the handle?

Answer: The plastic part needs to be tested separately according to 21 CFR 177.1010

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