Obtaining French DGCCRF Certification Reports for Ceramic Tea Waste Bowls
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Guide to Obtaining the French DGCCRF Certification Report for Ceramic Tea Waste Containers
I. Product Applicability Analysis
Ceramic tea waste containers fall under the category of food-contact materials. According to the regulatory requirements of the DGCCRF (French General Directorate for Competition, Consumer Affairs and Fraud Control), ceramic products intended to hold tea residue—and which may thus come into indirect contact with food—must comply with French regulations on food-contact materials (Décret n°2007-766).
Key Focus: Whether the migration levels of lead (Pb) and cadmium (Cd) from the ceramic glaze comply with French and EU standards. II. Applicable Regulations and Standards
| Regulation/Standard | Specific Content
| French Order of 27 October 1994 | Amended limits for lead and cadmium release from ceramic articles
| EU Regulation (EU) No 1935/2004 | General requirements for food contact materials
| EU Directive 84/500/EEC | Directive on lead and cadmium release limits for ceramic articles
| DGCCRF Information Note | Guidelines on food contact material compliance
Limit Requirements:
Lead (Pb): ≤ 0.8 mg/dm² (small articles); ≤ 4.0 mg/L (large storage vessels)
Cadmium (Cd): ≤ 0.07 mg/dm² (small articles); ≤ 0.3 mg/L (large storage vessels)
III. Test Item Requirements
1. Mandatory Test Items
Lead migration test: Amount of lead released under simulated use conditions
Cadmium migration test: Amount of cadmium released under simulated use conditions
Sensory test: Odor, color migration, etc.
2. Test Conditions
Immersion medium: Typically 4% acetic acid solution
Immersion temperature: Based on actual usage (ambient or high temperature)
Immersion time: Based on product form (24 hours or multiple extractions)
3. Test Sample Requirements
Finished products or representative samples from the same batch
At least 3 complete products
Separate testing for areas with different colors/patterns
IV. Certification Process
Step 1: Preparation
1. Confirm product classification (tea waste containers fall under small ceramic articles)
2. Compile product information (material specifications, glaze composition, manufacturing process)
3. Assess the usability of existing test reports
Step 2: Sample Submission and Testing
1. Select an ISO 17025 accredited laboratory (Dezewei Testing CNAS Registration No.: L8083)
2. Mail samples to an accredited laboratory in France or a domestic partner laboratory
3. Laboratory conducts lead and cadmium migration tests according to EN 1388-1/2 standards
4. Await issuance of test reports
Step 3: Document Review
Prepare compliance documentation package (Documentation de ...Declaration of Conformity:
Product description and specifications
Raw material and supplier declarations
Production process flow chart
Test reports
Declaration of Conformity (Déclaration de conformité)
Step 4: Issuance of DGCCRF Report
1. Upon successful test results, a report in the DGCCRF format is issued by a French laboratory
2. Report contents include:
Product identification information
References to test methods
Comparison results against limit values
Conclusions and recommendations
Step 5: Labeling and Compliance (Ongoing)
Creation of French-language labels (ingredients, instructions for use, manufacturer information)
Establishment of a technical file to be retained for at least 5 years
Appointment of an EU Authorized Representative if necessary
V. List of Required Documentation
1. Product information: Name, model, specifications, description of painted patterns
2. Material details: Ceramic body composition, glaze formula (including lead and cadmium content)
3. Production process: Firing temperature, glaze application method
4. Supply chain documents: Raw material supplier qualifications
5. Samples: 3–5 finished units (covering different decorated areas)
6. Company credentials: Business license, quality management system documentation
7. Testing application form: Fully completed product information
VI. Processing Timeline and Cost Estimates
| Item | Timeline | Cost Range (RMB)
| Issuance of DGCCRF report | 5–7 working days | 1,000–3,000 Yuan
Note: Actual costs vary based on product complexity, laboratory choice, and batch size
VII. Key Considerations
Commonly overlooked compliance risks
1. Differences in decorated areas: Inner walls, outer walls, and rim edges require separate assessment; painted areas carry a higher risk of lead and cadmium release
2. Rim contact surface: Although tea waste vessels primarily hold tea dregs, the liquid may come into contact with the rim when pouring out tea
3. Trace heavy metal declaration: Technical documentation must explicitly state "compliance with lead and cadmium release limit requirements"
4. Packaging and labeling: Must be marked in French; markings must be permanent (cannot be easily erased).
Recommendations for improving pass rates:
Use lead-free and cadmium-free glazes to fundamentally reduce risk.
Avoid using colored decorations or gold-containing metallic glazes on the rim of the cup.
Communicate clearly with the laboratory regarding the product's actual usage scenario (e.g., whether a tea waste vessel holds only solid residue).
If it can be demonstrated that the product does not come into direct contact with liquid food, it may be possible to qualify for less stringent testing conditions.
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