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Introduction to LFGB TestingThe LFGB test is a strict regulation established by Germany for food contact materials, which requires all materials in contact with food to be non-toxic, harmless, and not to release substances harmful to human health during use. For kitchen towels, this mainly involves the limit testing of harmful substances such as formaldehyde, heavy metals, and fluorescent brighteners.

Preparation for LFGB Testing1. Clarify testing needs: First, you need to determine whether your kitchen towel product requires an LFGB test, as well as the specific items and standards for the test. 2. Prepare test samples: Collect enough kitchen towel samples according to the requirements of the testing institution, ensuring that the samples are representative. 3. Understand the testing process: Before communicating with the testing institution, get a preliminary understanding of the LFGB test process, cycle, and costs to better arrange subsequent work.Choosing an LFGB Testing InstitutionChoosing a third-party testing institution with authoritative qualifications such as CNAS and CMA is crucial. Ningbo Huabiao Testing, as a professional testing service organization, has advanced testing equipment and rich experience to provide you with accurate and reliable LFGB testing services. After the test is completed, you can request the test report and certificate from Ningbo Huabiao Testing. These documents will serve as strong evidence that your kitchen towel product complies with the LFGB standards, helping to enhance the market competitiveness of your product. Huabiao（GIG） Testing has an experienced technical team and advanced testing equipment to provide you with a complete LFGB testing solution. It has passed the CMA/CNAS qualification certification, and the test data is accurate and reliable. The test report has national/international credibility, helping customers manage risks and meet your product's market requirements, aiding your product to sell well globally.

In modern catering and household environments, food contact materials directly impact consumer health through their safety. According to international food safety standards, all materials that may come into contact with food must undergo rigorous testing to ensure they don't migrate harmful substances. Professional testing evaluates the chemical stability of materials under various conditions (high temperatures, acidic environments, etc.), preventing hazardous components like heavy metals and plasticizers from leaching into food. Today, Huabiao Testing explains how to conduct EU LFGB testing for air fryer non-stick coatings.

What is LFGB Testing?

LFGB testing, officially known as the "German Food and Feed Code," is Germany's safety testing standard for food contact materials and articles. It strictly regulates chemical, physical, and sensory requirements to ensure these materials don't contaminate food.

Why Does Air Fryer Non-Stick Coating Need LFGB Testing?

Air fryer non-stick coatings typically consist of polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) or other chemical compounds. During high-temperature cooking, these coatings may release harmful substances. LFGB testing evaluates whether these coatings are safe under normal usage conditions, thereby protecting consumer health.

LFGB Testing Process

1. Sample Preparation: Prepare non-stick coating samples from your air fryer. Samples should represent the final product to ensure accurate test results.

2. Test Items: LFGB testing mainly includes:

• Sensory Testing: Evaluates whether the coating affects food taste or produces odors

• Chemical Testing: Detects harmful substances like heavy metals, formaldehyde, and PAHs

• Physical Testing: Assesses coating's abrasion and scratch resistance to ensure durability

3. Testing Duration: Typically 2-4 weeks, depending on sample quantity and test items.

4. Result Evaluation: After testing, results are assessed against LFGB standards. Samples passing all tests receive LFGB certification.

Why Choose Huabiao Testing?

With our experienced technical team and advanced testing equipment, Huabiao Testing provides complete LFGB testing solutions. Our CMA/CNAS accredited laboratory delivers accurate data and internationally recognized reports, helping clients manage risks and meet market requirements for global success.

In the modern catering industry and household life, food contact materials, as utensils that come into direct contact with food, have material safety that directly impacts consumer health. According to international food safety standards, all materials that may come into contact with food must undergo rigorous testing to ensure they do not migrate harmful substances into the food. Professional testing can evaluate the chemical stability of utensils like knives and forks under various usage conditions (such as high temperatures or acidic environments), preventing hazardous components like heavy metals and plasticizers from leaching into food. Today, the Huabiao Testing team will share with you how to apply for LFGB food contact grade testing and introduce the Quanzhou LFGB testing agency.

What is LFGB Testing?

LFGB, short for the German Food and Feed Code (Lebensmittel- und Futtermittelgesetzbuch), is a German regulation for food contact materials and products. It ensures the safety of food contact materials and prevents food contamination. LFGB testing includes chemical composition analysis, sensory testing, hygiene testing, and other aspects to ensure that products do not release harmful substances when in contact with food.

Steps to Apply for LFGB Testing

1. Determine Product Applicability: First, confirm whether your product requires LFGB testing. Generally, all materials and products that come into direct or indirect contact with food need to be tested.

2. Choose an Authorized Testing Agency: Selecting a qualified testing agency is crucial. Ningbo Huabiao Testing is an excellent choice, equipped with professional testing facilities and an experienced technical team.

3. Submit Samples and Application: Provide product samples and relevant documentation to the testing agency and complete the application form.

4. Testing and Evaluation: The agency will conduct a series of tests according to LFGB standards and provide a detailed test report.

5. Obtain Certification: Once the product passes the testing, you will receive an LFGB compliance certificate, which will facilitate your product’s entry into the European market.

Advantages of Ningbo Huabiao Testing

1. Professional Team: Huabiao Testing has a team of seasoned experts who can provide professional technical consultation and solutions.

2. Advanced Equipment: Equipped with internationally advanced testing instruments, Huabiao Testing ensures accurate and reliable results.

3. One-Stop Service: From sample preparation, testing, and data analysis to report issuance, Huabiao Testing offers comprehensive services to save clients time and effort.

4. International Certification: Accredited by multiple countries and regions, Huabiao Testing provides global testing and certification services.

Huabiao Testing boasts an experienced technical team and state-of-the-art testing equipment, offering complete LFGB testing solutions. With CMA/CNAS accreditation, the testing data is accurate and reliable, and the reports carry international credibility. We help clients manage risks and meet market requirements for their products, ensuring they succeed in global markets.

In the modern catering industry and household life, food contact materials, as utensils that come into direct contact with food, have material safety that directly impacts consumer health. According to international food safety standards, all materials that may come into contact with food must undergo rigorous testing to ensure they do not migrate harmful substances into the food. Professional testing can evaluate the chemical stability of utensils like knives and forks under various usage conditions (such as high temperatures or acidic environments), preventing hazardous components like heavy metals and plasticizers from leaching into food. Today, the Huabiao Testing team will share with you the items that need to be tested for silicone products undergoing LFGB testing.

Why do silicone products need LFGB testing?
LFGB is a German regulation for food contact materials, officially known as Lebensmittel-und Bedarfsgegenständegesetz (Food, Tobacco Products, and Other Commodities Act). This regulation specifies the safety requirements that food contact materials must meet to ensure they do not pose health risks. In Germany and other European countries, food contact materials must pass LFGB testing before they can be sold in the market. Therefore, to comply with regulatory requirements, silicone products must undergo LFGB testing.

What items need to be tested for LFGB?

Sensory Testing and Overall Migration Testing
Sensory testing evaluates whether silicone products adversely affect the sensory properties of food (such as taste or odor) under normal usage conditions. Overall migration testing detects the total amount of substances that may migrate from silicone products into food during contact, ensuring these migrated substances do not harm human health.

Lead and Cadmium Content Testing
Heavy metals like lead and cadmium are harmful to human health, so LFGB testing imposes strict limits on their content in silicone products. Testing ensures that the levels of these heavy metals are well below safety thresholds.

Color Migration Testing
This test checks whether the color of silicone products may fade or migrate when in contact with food. This is crucial for maintaining the original appearance of food and preventing contamination.

Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons (PAHs) Content and Migration Testing
PAHs are potential carcinogens, so LFGB testing strictly limits their content in silicone products. Testing ensures that PAH levels are far below safety limits, safeguarding consumer health.

Peroxide Value Testing and Organotin Compound Testing
The peroxide value reflects the degree of oxidation in silicone products. Excessive peroxide values may degrade product performance or even pose health risks. Organotin compounds are substances that may harm human health and the environment. These tests ensure that peroxide values and organotin compound levels remain within safe ranges.

Total Volatile Organic Compounds (VOM) Testing
VOM testing detects the total amount of volatile organic compounds that may be released from silicone products during food contact. These compounds can affect the taste and odor of food and may even pose potential health risks. Testing ensures that VOM levels remain within safe limits.

Huabiao Testing boasts an experienced technical team and advanced testing equipment, providing comprehensive LFGB food-grade testing solutions. Accredited by CMA/CNAS, our testing data is accurate and reliable, with reports recognized internationally. We help clients manage risks and meet market requirements, ensuring your products thrive globally.

Introduction

Food contact materials, such as pizza knives, must undergo rigorous testing to ensure they do not transfer harmful substances into food, complying with international food safety standards like LFGB and EU regulations (e.g., (EC) No 1935/2004). This guide outlines the process for LFGB food-grade testing for pizza knives and recommends Ningbo Huabiao Testing Co., Ltd. as a professional testing agency.

Core Requirements

• Product Information: Name, model, materials (e.g., stainless steel blade, plastic handle), and batch details.

• Regulations: Compliance with LFGB and EU (EC) No 1935/2004.

• Responsible Party: Manufacturer or importer details.

• Test Report: Results from an LFGB-accredited laboratory.

• Compliance Declaration: Confirms food safety compliance.

Testing Process

1. Product Classification: Identify material composition and applicable LFGB regulations.

2. Sample Preparation: Submit samples identical to the final product, including blade, handle, and packaging.

3. Laboratory Testing:

• Chemical migration testing (e.g., heavy metals, phthalates).

• Sensory testing (odor and taste).

• Material composition analysis (e.g., food-safe stainless steel, BPA-free plastics).

4. Report Review: Verify compliance with LFGB and EU standards.

5. Compliance Declaration: Issue a declaration based on test results.

6. Ongoing Compliance: Update testing for regulatory or product changes.

Recommended Testing Agency

Ningbo Huabiao Testing Co., Ltd.:

• LFGB-accredited laboratory.

• Expertise in EU export compliance for kitchen tools.

• Comprehensive services from testing to compliance declarations.

• Efficient, cost-effective localized support.

Conclusion

Huabiao Testing provides reliable LFGB testing solutions for pizza knives, with CMA/CNAS-accredited data and internationally recognized reports, ensuring global market success.

With increasing global attention to environmental protection and human health, SVHC (Substances of Very High Concern) testing has become increasingly vital across industries. For many manufacturers, understanding the SVHC list update cycle and relevant industry compliance requirements has become essential. Today, the editor from Huabiao Testing shares insights on which country uses LFGB and how to obtain LFGB certification for baking molds.

Which Country Uses LFGB Testing?

LFGB testing primarily applies to Germany, where it is a regulatory requirement under the German Food and Commodities Act for food contact materials and articles. As Germany is a member of the European Union, LFGB test reports are often recognized by other EU countries as proof of compliance with relevant safety standards, allowing products to be sold in the EU market. However, LFGB test reports are not applicable in the United States, which has its own food contact material testing requirements, such as FDA regulations.

How to Obtain LFGB Certification for Baking Molds?

1. Consult a Professional Certification Agency: Start by contacting a professional certification agency, such as Ningbo Huabiao Testing, to inquire about specific LFGB certification requirements and the necessary documentation. Typically, you will need to provide basic documents such as product manuals, material composition lists, production process descriptions, and laboratory test reports proving compliance with LFGB standards.

2. Submit Samples: Send samples of the baking molds to the certification agency. The agency will conduct tests according to LFGB standards, including sensory testing (odor and taste) and chemical migration testing, to ensure that no harmful substances migrate into food during use.

3. Receive the Test Report and Certification: Upon completion of testing, the certification agency will issue a test report. If the results meet LFGB standards, they will provide an LFGB certification certificate. With this certification, you can label your product with the LFGB certification mark, enhancing brand image and customer trust.

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.