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Jiayu Service | Comprehensive Guide to FCM Testing and Certification of Food Contact Materials in Various Countries

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2025-07-15

Comprehensive guide for FCM testing and certification of food contact materials in various countries, Jiayu Testing specializes in providing FCM food contact material testing services for various types of food contact materials (such as plastics, coatings, metals, silicone, glass ceramic enamel, bamboo, wood, paper, cardboard, etc.), including the United States, China, the European Union and its member states (France, Italy, Germany, etc.), Japan, South Korea and other countries.

Food Contact Materials (FCM) refer to materials that come into direct contact with food during the normal use of a product. These materials include but are not limited to plastic, rubber, resin, silicone, metal, alloy, paper, cardboard, glass, ceramics, enamel, coloring agents, printing inks, etc. They are widely used in food packaging, tableware, kitchenware, food processing machinery, kitchen appliances and other fields.

FCM Common Testing Materials and Products

01. What are the common testing materials?

Rubber products, glass products, ceramic products, silicone products, plastic products, metal products, paper and wood products, composite materials, coloring agents, printing inks, etc.

Category	Testing Material
Plastics and their products	PS、PP、PE、PC、PVC、PA66、ABS、PET…
Metal products	Stainless steel (304201316), cast iron, aluminum alloy…
Glass ceramic products	Ceramics, glass, crystal…
Rubber products	Rubber, silicone rubber…
other	Coating, cardboard, wood…

02. What are the common testing products?

Food packaging materials, food containers and utensils, kitchenware, household food processing equipment, food production and processing machinery, etc.

Category	Testing Products
Food packaging materials	Plastic bags/films, metal plastic aluminum foil, food cans, paper boxes/cups, etc
Food containers and utensils	Water cups, freshness boxes, beverage bottles, etc
Dining/kitchenware	Cups, bowls, dishes, plates, spoons, chopsticks, knives and forks, cutting boards, kitchen knives, shovels, etc
kitchen appliances	Rice cookers, electric kettles, juicers, mixers, coffee machines, non stick pans, microwaves, ovens, air fryers, etc
Infant and toddler feeding equipment	Bottles, pacifiers, feeding spoons, drinking cups, children's utensils, etc
Food production and processing machinery	Food conveyor belts, feeding pipes, pipelines, valves, sealing gaskets, etc

Why do we need to do FCM testing?

The main purpose of FCM testing is indeed to ensure that materials that come into direct or indirect contact with food do not cause contamination or harm to the food. The importance of these tests lies in their ability to verify whether these materials will release harmful substances such as chemicals, heavy metals, microorganisms, etc. during use, which may migrate to food through contact and ultimately pose potential risks to human health.

FCM testing regulations in various countries

1. Chinese GB4806 series standard testing

GB 4806.1-2016 National Food Safety Standard General Safety Requirements for Food Contact Materials and Products;

GB 4806.2-2015 National Food Safety Standard for pacifiers;

GB 4806.3-2016 National Food Safety Standard Enamel Products;

GB 4806.4-2016 National Food Safety Standard Ceramic Products;

GB 4806.5-2016 National Food Safety Standard for Glass Products;

GB 4806.7-2023 National Food Safety Standard - Plastic Materials and Articles for Food Contact;

GB 4806.8-2022 National Food Safety Standard - Food Contact Paper and Paperboard Materials and Products;

GB 4806.9-2023 National Food Safety Standard Metal Materials and Articles for Food Contact;

GB 4806.10-2016 National Food Safety Standard - Coatings and Coatings for Food Contact;

GB 4806.11-2023 National Food Safety Standard Rubber Materials and Products for Food Contact;

GB 4806.12-2022 National Food Safety Standard - Bamboo and Wood Materials and Products for Food Contact;

GB 4806.13-2023 National Food Safety Standard - Composite Materials and Products for Food Contact;

GB 4806.14-2023 National Food Safety Standard Ink for Food Contact Materials and Products;

GB 4806.15-2024 National Food Safety Standard Adhesive for Food Contact Materials and Products;

GB 9685-2016 National Food Safety Standard - Additives for Food Contact Materials and Products.

2. FDA testing in the United States

Food contact materials in the United States must comply with FDA regulations. The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is responsible for regulating food contact materials, which must undergo testing to ensure they meet food contact safety standards. The specific standard is: Title 21 of the United States Federal Code, Food and Drugs (21CFR).

3. EU FCM testing

The EU Framework Regulation (EC) No 1935/2004 establishes basic safety requirements for food contact materials;

(EU) No 10/2011 has established detailed regulations for plastic materials and products;

The EU also manages chemicals through the REACH regulation, which includes substances that may be used for food contact materials.

4. French DGCCRF testing

DGCCRF testing is the English abbreviation for French food safety regulations. Food contact products sold to France not only need to comply with EU Regulation (EC) No 1935/2004, but also need to comply with local regulations in France, including French DGCCRF 2004-64 and French D é cretno 92-631.

French regulations not only have special requirements for plastic and rubber products in contact with food, but also have special classification and requirements for metal products. For example, cookware with organic coatings not only require testing of the coating surface, but also have corresponding requirements for the metal used as the substrate.

French BPA Regulation No. 2012-1442: Starting from January 1, 2015, it is required to prohibit the manufacture, import, export, and sale of food packaging containing bisphenol A for all purposes.

5. Italian DM 21373 testing

The Italian regulation applicable to materials in contact with food, DM 21373, is the Italian Decree No. 777 of 1982, which covers the Ministerial Decree DM 21373 and its subsequent updates as a statutory requirement for food contact materials.

The requirements for Italian food grade plastic materials comply with the requirements of EU Directive 2002/72/EC. In addition, the regulation also has some requirements from the country, such as rubber, silicone resin, glass, and stainless steel, which are outside the scope of EU regulations, while Italian regulations make specific requirements for them.

6. German LFGB certification

In September 2005, the German Food and Dietary Products Act LFGB replaced the Food and Daily Necessities Act LMBG. LFGB is the abbreviation for the Food, Daily Necessities, and Feed Law issued by Germany in September 2005, which serves as a guideline and core for the development of other specialized food hygiene laws and regulations. German standards refer to EU standards and combine them with the requirements of their own country to strictly control materials. Sensory testing is a unique project of LFGB.

7. JFSL370 testing in Japan

The testing regulations for food contact materials in Japan are regulated by the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare, and are listed under Japan Food Hygiene Law 370, abbreviated as JFSL370. The scope of control for food grade materials in LWA 370 mainly includes rubber, metal, glass, ceramics, enamel glaze, plastic, paper, organic coatings, and wood. The Japanese JFSL370 has different testing items for different testing materials.

8. Korean FCM testing

Food contact products exported to South Korea must comply with the standards and specifications for utensils, containers, and packaging issued by the Ministry of Food and Drug Safety (MFDS) of South Korea.

Countries around the world attach great importance to the safety of food contact materials and have established strict regulatory standards to ensure their hygiene and safety.

In the face of increasingly strict global control over food contact materials, Jiayu Testing has a professional testing technology team, equipped with advanced instruments and equipment, proficient in various regulatory standards, and specializes in providing FCM food contact material testing services for various food contact materials (such as plastics, coatings, metals, silicone, glass ceramic enamel, bamboo, paper, cardboard, etc.) in the United States, China, the European Union and its member states (France, Italy, Germany, etc.), Japan, South Korea and other countries. Welcome to contact us at 400-9269-886!