What is food grade? Food grade refers to a product that meets national food hygiene and safety standards, can come into direct contact with food, and can be used to process food. It requires the product itself to be non-toxic. Food grade has two independent definitions: it is a material that is safe for human consumption. It is a material suitable for direct contact with food. Food grade product sales require testing and certification to prove the safety of the product. Different countries have different requirements for testing and certification of food grade products. Let's take a look at the relevant matters about food grade certification with CNQI Inspection!

Chinese market:

The quality inspection report and GB 4806 series standards specify the general and special requirements for food contact materials and products made of enamel, ceramics, glass, resin, plastic, paper and cardboard, metal, coatings and coatings, rubber, and other materials. GB 4806 is the testing standard for food contact materials in China, which is divided into 11 categories. Food grade products require quality inspection reports for domestic sales.

EU market:

CE certification, the European Union CE certification is a safety certification mark of the European Community, which represents the product's compliance with relevant regulations and standards of the European Community. For food contact materials, CE certification mainly focuses on the hygiene performance and safety of the materials to ensure that they do not cause pollution or harm to food.

LFGB certification, also known as LFGB German Food Packaging and Material Declaration, is a certification mark in Germany. It is a safety symbol stipulated by the German Federal Food and Daily Necessities Act. All food packaging and materials sold in the German market must pass LFGB certification to ensure compliance with German food safety standards.

US market:

According to FDA testing, food contact materials refer to materials that come into direct contact with food, such as food packaging, tableware, kitchenware, etc. These materials come into direct contact with food during processing, storage, and consumption, so their safety is directly related to the quality of food and the health of consumers. In order to ensure the safety of food contact materials, governments and regulatory agencies of various countries have formulated corresponding regulations and standards. In the United States, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is responsible for regulating the safety of food contact materials.

The above is an introduction to the corresponding testing and certification services for food grade products/food contact materials in the markets of China, the European Union, and the United States. There may be different testing requirements and standards for different products. The above content is for reference only. If you need to apply for testing and certification services for related food grade products, you can contact the staff of Shenzhen CNQI Inspection Agency to obtain detailed cost quotations and cycle information!