U.S. Food Contact Material

FDA 21 CFR 176.170 Paper or Bamboo Materials

Understanding the safety management models and laws and regulations related to food contact materials in foreign countries and strengthening the quality control of food contact materials are of great significance for the foreign trade activities of Chinese enterprises. Relying on in - depth research on US food contact material regulations, RTS professionals can provide you with a one - stop solution for US food - grade products, helping enterprises reduce the risk of non - compliance and smoothly enter the US market.

Service Background

Currently, food safety issues caused by harmful substances in food contact materials occur frequently. Proprietary terms such as "plasticizers, bisphenol A, heavy metals" have repeatedly appeared in the public eye. When paying attention to food safety, the safety issues of food contact materials are increasingly attracting widespread attention from all sectors of society.

Food contact material testing has a dual significance for food safety: First, compliant materials can protect food from external environmental pollution and maintain the characteristics of food itself, such as moisture content, composition, and quality. Second, the chemical components of the materials themselves may migrate into food. When the migration amount exceeds a certain level, it will affect the hygienic safety of the food in contact with them.

Does your product meet the requirements of US food contact material testing? If you haven't understood the requirements of US food contact material testing and haven't obtained a test report yet, please feel free to consult us. RTS will do its best to assist you in reducing the risk of product non - compliance and ensure that your products can finally enter the US market smoothly.

Service Items

I. Scope of Applicable Products

Components and raw materials of food contact materials.

II. Conventional Sample Requirements

For migration projects, samples are provided according to the surface area, and for content projects, according to the gram weight. Finished products or raw materials are provided respectively according to the test items. The required quantity depends on the product's shape, size, and the specific requirements of the detection items. Please consult the RTS online customer service for details.

III. Testing Standards and Testing Items

Material: Paper and Paperboard
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Solutions

In response to the US market's requirements for food contact materials, RTS provides a comprehensive one-stop solution for food contact materials:

Testing of food contact materials/components (FCM);

Formulation evaluation of food - contact adhesives, colorants, and lubricating oils;

Training and consulting services.

FAQ

What requirements must food contact materials and products entering the US market meet?

According to the US Federal Food, Drug, and Cosymetic Act (FFDCA), food packaging materials fall within the scope of food additive management and are uniformly managed by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The relevant requirements are included in Title 21 of the Code of Federal Regulation (CFR). Specifically, they need to meet the requirements of Sections 21 CFR 170 - 189.

Can materials not on the list of approved materials in the regulations be used?

Any new materials entering the market must be reviewed and approved by the FDA.