Reporting Process for Cutlery and Knives (GB4806) in China
Date：2026-07-20 09:55:37 Classification
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I. Clarify Product Materials and Corresponding Standards
Knives, forks, and cutlery typically involve various materials such as metal, plastic, and rubber, corresponding to different sub-standards of GB4806:
Metal knives and forks: GB4806.9 (Metal materials and articles for food contact)
Plastic/silicone handles: GB4806.6/4806.7
Rubber anti-slip mats: GB4806.11
Coating/electroplated layers: GB4806.10
II. Application Process
1. Consultation and Quotation
Provide product information: material composition, specifications, and intended use.
The testing institution confirms the testing plan based on the material combination.
2. Send Samples
Sample quantity: 3-5 finished products are recommended (more may be added if different parts are tested separately).
Provide product instructions and a list of ingredients.
3. Complete the Application Form
Applicant information, product parameters, and processing technology.
4. Laboratory Testing
Cycle: 5-7 working days
Key Items: Heavy metal migration (lead, cadmium, arsenic, chromium, nickel, etc.), sensory testing, limits for specific substances
5. Report Issuance
CMA/CNAS accredited Chinese report (DEZEW Testing CNAS registration number: L8083)
Report Validity: Usually 1 year (unless otherwise specified by the platform/client)
III. Required Documents
1. Product Information Sheet (Material Composition Sheet)
2. Samples (finished product + spare)
3. Applicant's Business License
4. Product Manual/Process Description
IV. Fees and Cycle
| Testing Solution | Fee Range | Cycle
| Single Metal Cutlery | 1000-3000 RMB | 5-7 working days
V. Special Reminders
Core Testing Items:
Metals: Lead, Cadmium, Arsenic, Chromium, Nickel migration levels
Stainless Steel: Note the migration limits for chromium and nickel
Plastics/Rubber: Note the total migration levels of specific substances and additive requirements
Platform Requirements:
JD.com, Tmall, and other e-commerce platforms require a GB4806 report for food categories.
The same applies to catering channels and supermarkets.
Cross-border e-commerce sales to the EU also require EU 1935/2004 or LFGB reports.
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