U.S. Food Contact Material

FDA testing of PP, PE, OP plastic materials

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

Service Background

At present, food safety problems caused by harmful substances in food contact materials occur frequently. Terms such as "plasticizers, bisphenol A, heavy metals" have repeatedly appeared in the public eye. When paying attention to food safety, the safety of food contact materials is increasingly receiving widespread attention from all walks of life.

Food contact material testing has a dual meaning for food safety: first, compliant materials can protect food from external environmental pollution and keep the moisture, ingredients, quality and other characteristics of the food itself unchanged; second, the chemical composition of the material itself may migrate into the food. When the migration exceeds a certain amount, it will affect the hygiene and safety of the food in contact with it.

Does your product meet the US food contact material testing requirements? If you have not yet understood the US food contact material testing requirements and have not obtained the test report, please feel free to consult us. RTS will fully assist you in reducing the risk of product violations and ensure that the product finally enters the US market smoothly.

Service Items

I. Applicable product scope

Food contact material parts and raw materials.

II. Conventional Sample Requirements

Migration items are based on surface area, and content items are based on gram weight. Finished products or raw materials are provided according to the test items. The required quantity depends on the product shape, size and specific test item requirements. Please consult RTS online customer service.

III. Test standards and Test Items

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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:

Food contact material/component testing (FCM);

Evaluation of food contact adhesives, colorants, and lubricant formulations;

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 Cosmetic 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 listed in Volume 21 of the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR). Specifically, the requirements of 21 CFR 170-189 must be met.

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

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

FDA testing of PP, PE, OP plastic materials

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