How to handle the testing of EU food-grade contact materials?

In modern catering and household life, food contact materials as utensils that come into direct contact with food, their material safety directly affects consumer health. According to international food safety standards, all materials that may come into contact with food must undergo strict testing to ensure that they do not migrate harmful substances into the food. Professional testing can assess the chemical stability of cutlery under different conditions of use, such as high temperatures and acidic environments, to prevent dangerous components such as heavy metals and plasticizers from seeping into food. Today, HuaBiao Testing editor shares with you how to handle EU food-grade contact material testing?

EU Food Contact Material Regulatory FrameworkThe regulation of EU food contact materials is based on Regulation (EC) No 1935/2004, which requires all food contact materials to meet safety, sensory properties, and traceability requirements. In addition, the EU has developed more specific regulations for different types of food contact materials, such as Regulation (EU) No 10/2011 for plastic materials and 2005/31/EC for ceramic/glass materials.EU Food Grade Contact Material Testing Core ProjectsEU food grade testing focuses on 'migration risk' and includes the following key projects: 1. Total Migration Level (OML): Simulates the total release of non-volatile substances in a food environment (such as 3% acetic acid, olive oil) to ensure the stability of materials under extreme conditions such as high temperatures and acidity. 2. Specific Migration Level (SML): Sets limit values for high-risk chemicals (such as phthalates, formaldehyde) that require detection by high-precision instruments such as liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry (LC-MS/MS). 3. Heavy Metal Leaching: Focuses on monitoring lead, cadmium, mercury, etc., using ICP-MS technology to simulate the leaching risk under long-term contact. 4. Sensory Assessment: Identifies and excludes off-odors or color abnormalities through manual sniffing and visual inspection to ensure that materials do not affect the sensory quality of food.

EU Food Grade Contact Material Testing Procedures1. Sample Preparation: Prepare the food contact material samples to be tested according to EU regulatory requirements. 2. Determine Test Items: Based on the type and use of the material, determine the corresponding test items, such as heavy metal content, plasticizer content, migration testing, etc. 3. Select Testing Agency: Choose a qualified testing agency with the necessary qualifications and experience for testing, such as HuaBiao Testing. HuaBiao Testing has advanced testing equipment and professional technical teams to ensure the accuracy and reliability of test results. 4. Laboratory Testing: Send the samples to the testing agency for detailed testing. The testing may include physical properties, chemical properties, microbial properties, and other aspects. 5. Result Evaluation and Report: The testing agency evaluates the safety of the material based on the test results and issues a detailed test report. The report will clearly indicate whether the material meets EU relevant standards and requirements. 6. Compliance Certification: If the material meets EU standards, compliance certification can be obtained, such as CE certification. This will help the product sell and circulate in the EU market.

HuaBiao Testing has an experienced technical team and advanced testing equipment to provide you with a complete EU food grade contact material testing solution. It has passed CMA/CNAS qualification certification, with accurate and reliable test data, and test reports that have national/international credibility. It helps customers manage risks and meet your product market requirements, helping your products sell well all over the world.