DGCCRF Test Report for Household Rice Cookers (France)
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Guide to DGCCRF Testing Reports for Household Rice Cookers in France
I. Key Conclusion
Household rice cookers are classified as products intended for food contact; therefore, they must comply with DGCCRF regulatory requirements to enter the French market. It is important to note that the DGCCRF does not issue certificates directly; compliance is demonstrated through a combination of a test report and a Declaration of Conformity (DoC).
Compliance efforts should focus on components that come into direct contact with food—such as the inner pot, steamer basket, sealing ring, and lid—rather than the appliance's outer housing. II. Components and Materials Requiring Testing
Rice cookers are typically composed of various materials; different components require separate testing:
| Component | Common Materials | Key Testing Focus
| Inner Pot | Aluminum alloy + non-stick coating/enamel/stainless steel | Coating migration, heavy metal release
| Steamer Basket | PP plastic/stainless steel | Overall migration, sensory testing
| Sealing Ring | Silicone/rubber | Nitrosamines, specific migration substances
| Lid/Steam Valve | PP/silicone/stainless steel | Migration testing, volatile substances
| Measuring Cup/Rice Paddle | PP plastic | Overall migration, allergens
| Outer Housing (indirect contact) | ABS/PP | Usually exempt, but testing is still recommended
III. Key Testing Items
1. Plastic/Silicone Components
Overall Migration Limit (OML): 10 mg/dm²
Specific Migration Limit (SML): For plasticizers, Bisphenol A (BPA), formaldehyde, etc.
Sensory testing (odor, color transfer)
Heavy metal release (Lead, Cadmium, Mercury, Hexavalent Chromium)
2. Metal Inner Pot (Aluminum Alloy/Stainless Steel)
Release of heavy metals such as Lead, Cadmium, Nickel, Chromium, Arsenic, etc.
Specific migration limits for Chromium and Nickel in stainless steel
Coating adhesion test
3. Non-stick Coating
Comprehensive migration testing
PFAS (Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) testing—stricter controls in France since 2024
Coating abrasion resistance and temperature resistance
4. Whole Unit Evaluation
Simulated use testing under LFGB/EN 1186 standards
Migration stability under repeated-use conditions
IV. Reference Regulations and Standards
EU Regulations: Regulation (EC) No 1935/2004 (Framework Regulation on food contact materials)
Plastics-specific: Regulation (EU) No 10/2011 and its amendments
French National Regulations: Décret n° 2007-766, Arrêté du November 25, 1992
Test methods: EN 1186 series (migration testing), EN 13130 series (specific substances)
V. Process
Sample preparation → Select a French-accredited laboratory (e.g., Dezewei Testing, CNAS Registration No.: L8083)
Sign testing agreement → Submit technical documentation (material specifications, formulation list)
Laboratory testing (5–7 working days) → Issue report
Company issues Declaration of Conformity (DoC) → Affix "Apte au contact alimentaire" mark
Enter French market (record retention recommended for 5–10 years)
VI. Costs and Timeline
| Item | Scope
| Complete rice cooker (3–5 components) | 1,500–4,000
| Testing turnaround | 5–7 working days
| Report validity | Typically 2–3 years (provided materials/processes remain unchanged)
VII. Compliance Marking Requirements
Products or packaging must bear clear markings; common expressions include:
✅ French markings: *Apte au contact alimentaire* or *Convient pour le contact alimentaire*
✅ English markings: Food contact safe or Food grade
✅ Inclusion of the authorized EU symbol (glass-and-fork symbol) is recommended to enhance market acceptance
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