Documents-Qualification Certification-Germany LFGB
Documents-Qualification Certification-Germany LFGB
LFGB certification is a German certification for food contact materials. The full name of LFGB certification is: German Food Contact Material Testing.
In September 2005, Germany's new food and dietary supplies law LFGB replaced the food and daily necessities law LMBG (Lebensmittel- und Futtermittelgesetzbuches). It is also known as the "Law for the Administration of Food, Tobacco Products, Cosmetics and Other Daily Necessities". It is the most important basic legal document in Germany's food hygiene management and is the guideline and core for the formulation of other special food hygiene laws and regulations.
Applicable Products:
LFGB testing is performed on all materials, including products produced using the latest processes. Such as: chrome plating of barbecue grills, temperature resistance test of Teflon coating of cooking pans, silicone sealing ring test in kettles, etc. Commonly involved areas include
Ceramics, synthetic plastics, polyvinyl chloride, plasticizers, paper products, leather, textiles, cosmetics, tobacco, etc.
Products involved include:
Toasters, sandwich stoves, electric kettles and other electrical products in contact with food, food storage supplies, tempered glass cutting boards, stainless steel pots and other kitchen utensils: bowls, knives, forks, spoons, cups and plates; clothing, bedding, towels, wigs , false eyelashes, hats, diapers and other hygiene products, sleeping bags, shoes, gloves, watch straps, handbags, wallets/wallets, briefcases, chair covering materials; textile or leather toys and toys containing textile or leather clothing: Direct Used yarns and fabrics, various cosmetics and tobacco products, etc.
Certification cycle: 5-7 working days
Preparation:
1. 2-3 samples required
2.Testing application form
3. Product manual
4. Material list
Certification process:
1. Consultation---the requester will provide product information and samples.
2. Quotation --- Based on the samples provided by the applicant, the technical engineer will make an evaluation, determine the items that need to be tested, and provide a quotation to the applicant.
3. The applicant accepts the quotation
Sign a contract
Sample testing - testing will be conducted in accordance with applicable standards
Issue test report
Issue certificate of conformity to LFGB test