What is Food Contact Material Testing? How to Handle LFGB Testing for Dough Mixer Inner Liners?
With growing global attention to environmental protection and human health, SVHC (Substances of Very High Concern) testing has become increasingly critical across various industries. For many manufacturers, understanding the update cycle of the SVHC list and compliance requirements for relevant industries has become essential. Today, the editor from Huabiao Testing shares insights on food contact material testing and the process for handling LFGB testing for dough mixer inner liners.
What is Food Contact Material Testing?
Food contact material testing involves safety assessments of materials and articles that may come into direct or indirect contact with food. These materials include packaging, containers, or transport materials made from paper, bamboo, wood, metal, enamel, ceramics, plastics, rubber, natural fibers, chemical fibers, glass, and coatings that directly contact food or food additives. The primary goal of testing is to ensure that these materials do not transfer harmful substances to food under normal use conditions, thereby safeguarding consumer health.
The scope of food contact material testing typically includes migration testing, composition analysis of packaging materials, heavy metal and hazardous substance testing, physical performance testing, and microbial and contaminant testing. These tests aim to ensure that:
Chemical substances in food contact materials do not migrate into food.
Packaging materials do not contain prohibited substances or exceed specified limits.
Heavy metals and other hazardous substances do not enter the human body through food.
The physical properties of materials, such as heat resistance, abrasion resistance, and scratch resistance, meet required standards.
When conducting food contact material testing, compliance with national and regional regulatory standards is essential. For example, Japan requires compliance with LWA 370 for food contact materials, while Germany adheres to LFGB (the German Food, Commodities, and Feed Code). Additionally, the European Union has relevant standards and regulations, such as EC 1935/2004.
How to Handle LFGB Testing for Dough Mixer Inner Liners?
1. Understand LFGB Certification Requirements
LFGB, the German Food, Tobacco Products, Cosmetics, and Other Commodities Management Act, imposes stringent safety requirements on products that come into contact with food. These requirements cover material composition, migration testing, and sensory testing (odor and taste).
2. Choose a Certification Agency
Ningbo Huabiao Testing, with its experienced technical team and advanced testing equipment, provides comprehensive LFGB testing solutions to help clients manage risks, meet market requirements, and ensure their products are competitive globally.
3. Submit Product Samples and Documentation
Submit samples of the dough mixer inner liner along with relevant technical documentation, such as product manuals and material composition lists, as required by the certification agency. These materials will be used for a comprehensive evaluation of the product.
4. Conduct Testing
The certification agency will test the submitted dough mixer inner liner samples, including material composition analysis, migration testing, and sensory testing. The testing process strictly adheres to LFGB regulations to ensure the accuracy and reliability of results.
5. Obtain the Test Report
If the product passes the tests, the certification agency will issue an official LFGB test report. This report certifies that the dough mixer inner liner complies with LFGB regulations and is suitable for sale in the German and EU markets.
Huabiao Testing, with its experienced technical team and advanced testing equipment, offers comprehensive LFGB testing solutions. Accredited with CMA/CNAS qualifications, our test data is accurate and reliable, and our test reports carry international credibility. We help clients manage risks, meet market requirements, and ensure their products succeed globally.
