China Food Contact Material

Food Contact Paper and Paperboard Materials & Paper Products Safety Testing

Food contact paper and paperboard materials and products are in close contact with people, so the safety of food contact paper and paperboard materials and products cannot be ignored. RTS is a professional testing organization integrating inspection, identification, testing and certification, providing enterprises with professional food contact paper and paperboard materials and products safety testing services.

Service Background

Food safety issues 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 materials have 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.

Service Items

I. Scope of Application

This standard applies to food contact paper and paperboard materials and products.

It does not apply to food contact materials and products made of regenerated cellulose film (cellophane).

II. Basic requirements

Food contact paper and paperboard materials and products should comply with the requirements of GB 4806.1.

III. Technical Requirements

3.1 Raw Material Requirements

3.2 Sensory Requirements
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IV. Other requirements

4.1 Migration Test
Migration tests shall be carried out in accordance with the provisions of GB 31604.1 and GB5009.156, except where otherwise specified in this standard.

4.2 Labeling
Label identification should comply with the provisions of GB4806.1.

FAQ

What are food contact materials and products? What are the common food contact materials and products?

Food contact materials and products refer to various materials and products that have or are expected to come into contact with food or food additives under normal use conditions, such as tableware, kitchen utensils, water cups, kettles, baby bottles, pacifiers, food packaging, etc.

What is the difference between food-grade testing and general chemical testing?

General chemical testing focuses on the amount of harmful substances contained in materials and products, while food-grade testing focuses more on the amount of harmful substances that migrate from materials and products to food in contact with them under normal use conditions.

Is the national standard lower than the requirements of European and American regulations?

The requirements of the national standard and the American standard are quite different. Although the overall requirements of the national standard and the European standard are similar, there are still many differences in details, so it cannot be simply summarized as whose requirements are lower.

What is the difference between the national standard and the European standard?

The national standard and the European standard have many similarities in the structure and evaluation methods of the standard system, but there are still many differences in specific regulatory requirements and testing methods.