French Food Contact Material French DGCCRF 2004-64
Food contact materials or products sold to France must not only comply with the EU Food Contact Materials Framework 1935/2004/EC regulations, but also meet local regulatory requirements in France, including French DGCCRF (French Directorate General for Competition, Consumer and Anti Fraud) 2004-64 and French Decret n ° 92-631. In addition to complying with the requirements of the European Union for plastic, rubber, ceramic glass and other products that come into contact with food, French regulations have special requirements for metal products, such as cookware with organic coatings. In addition to testing the coating surface, there are also corresponding requirements for the metal used as the substrate. For various metal materials such as stainless steel, carbon steel, cast iron, aluminum, and aluminum alloys, the requirements are also different, characterized by the requirements for metal composition and heavy metal migration limits. This part of the requirements is more complex than food grade regulations in other countries. It is worth noting that France stipulates that materials in contact with food must not contain brass components.
The following is an introduction to French DGCCRF 2004-64, a food grade contact material in France
French DGCCRF is the abbreviation for French food safety regulations. These products sold to France must comply with local regulations in France, including French DGCCRF 2004-64 and French D é cret n º 92-631, in addition to meeting the requirements of EU Regulation (EC) No 1935/2004. French regulations not only have special requirements for plastic and rubber products that come into contact with food, but also have special classification and requirements for metal products.
Testing regulations for stainless steel
Most stainless steels used for food contact materials contain 18% chromium, which is considered the most suitable concentration for corrosion resistance in contact materials for food and beverages. This is also the most ideal concentration for cost and production cost reduction.
In France, stainless steel used in food contact products must contain at least 13% chromium, as well as nickel and manganese. The biggest limitation is to impose other fused elements.
The special feature of French DGCCRF is that France requires separate testing for the coating and the materials inside, such as cookware with organic coatings. In addition to testing the coating surface, there are also corresponding requirements for the metal used as the substrate.
With the implementation of the EU Food Grade Regulation (EC) No 1935/2004, EU member states are closely monitoring the safety of products in contact with food. Different member states monitor the quality of products and materials in contact with food on the market according to their own food grade regulations. Products exported to the European Union will be subject to random inspections by the customs of EU member states in accordance with relevant regulations, and those that do not meet the standards will face the risk of return.
These products sold to France must comply with local regulations in France, including French DGCCRF 2004-64 and French D é cret no 92-631, in addition to meeting the requirements of EU Regulation (EC) No 1935/2004. French regulations not only have special requirements for plastic and rubber products that come into contact with food, but also for metal products, such as cookware with organic coatings. In addition to testing the coating surface, there are corresponding requirements for the metal used as the substrate.
General Material Requirements for French Food Testing Projects
1. General plastic products PE PP
Request for comprehensive migration
2. PVC plastic products
Comprehensive migration testing, vinyl chloride monomer testing
3. melamine resin products
Comprehensive migration testing, formaldehyde dissolution testing
4. Ceramic, glass, and crystal products
Lead and cadmium leaching test
5. Enamel products
Lead, cadmium, hexavalent chromium leaching test
Testing of lead, cadmium, and hexavalent chromium leaching at the edge of the cup
6. Silicone rubber products
Comprehensive migration testing, (VOM) organic volatile matter content, peroxide value testing, organic tin compound testing
7. Rubber products
Comprehensive migration test, formaldehyde leaching test, peroxide value test
Aromatic amine dissolution test, nitrosamine and its compound content, total organic volatile matter content
8. Paper products
(PCP) pentachlorophenol test, polychlorinated biphenyls test, heavy metal leaching (lead, cadmium mercury, hexavalent chromium) test, antibacterial component migration test, formaldehyde release test, sensory test
9. Organic coatings such as non stick coated products
Comprehensive migration testing
10. Metals, alloys, and electroplated products
Testing of heavy metal leaching (lead, cadmium, chromium, nickel), sensory testing
11. Wood products
(PCP) pentachlorophenol test, sensory testing on painted parts
12. Requirements for aluminum, aluminum alloy products, steel products, and stainless steel products
Metal composition analysis, comprehensive migration testing
13. Requirements for cast iron products
Lead content, restricted metal element testing for charged coatings, heavy metal nickel chromium migration testing, comprehensive migration testing
14. Requirements for Tin Products
Restricted metal element testing, heavy metal antimony migration testing
15. Other alloys and metals
Restricted metal element testing, heavy metal nickel chromium migration testing
STS DePuHua has its own chemical testing laboratory, specializing in handling French DGCCRF 2004-64 testing for food grade products in France. It has CNAS authorized qualifications. For more information, please consult online!
