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 The current laws and regulations related to food contact materials in China are the "Food Safety Law of the People's Republic of China" officially promulgated and implemented in 2009. China has issued and implemented more than 30 hygiene standards and method standards for food contact materials and products, covering materials such as plastics, food grade coatings, metal products, ceramics, enamel, glass, paper, etc. The main testing items include evaporation residue in different food simulation solutions, potassium permanganate consumption, heavy metals (calculated as lead), decolorization test, heavy metal dissolution test, toxic and harmful monomer residue, microbial testing, etc. The regulatory requirements are detailed as follows:


1. General safety requirements GB 4806.1-2016
2. pacifier GB 4806.2-2015
3. Enamel products GB 4806.3-2016
4. Ceramic products GB 4806.4-2016
5. Glass products GB 4806.5-2016
6. Plastic Resin GB 4806.6-2016
7. Plastic materials and products GB 4806.7-2016
8. Paper and cardboard materials and products GB 4806.8-2022
9. Metal materials and products GB 4806.9-2016
10. Coatings and Coatings GB 4806.10-2016
11. Rubber materials and products GB 4806.11-2016
12. Bamboo and Wood Materials and Products GB 4806.12-2022

 

China has very strict management of Food Contact Materials (FCM), and the current core law is the Food Safety Law of the People's Republic of China, which has also issued multiple hygiene standards and method standards for food contact materials and products. The following is a detailed explanation of relevant regulations and standards:

 

1. Core laws

Food Safety Law of the People's Republic of China:

The basic law for the management of food contact materials was promulgated and implemented in 2009.

It specifies the safety requirements, production permits, labeling and identification of food contact materials.

 

2. Main standards

China has issued more than 30 hygiene standards and method standards for food contact materials and products, covering various materials such as plastics, coatings, metals, ceramics, glass, paper, etc. The following are the main standards:

 

(1) General safety requirements

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

Basic safety requirements for food contact materials have been established, including chemical safety, migration limits, sensory performance, etc.

 

(2) Pacifier

GB 4806.2-2015 "National Food Safety Standard for Pacifiers":

It specifies the material, chemical safety, migration limits, and sensory performance requirements for pacifiers.

 

(3) Enamel products

GB 4806.3-2016 National Food Safety Standard Enamel Products:

It specifies the material, chemical safety, migration limits, and sensory performance requirements for enamel products.

 

(4) Ceramic products

GB 4806.4-2016 National Food Safety Standard Ceramic Products:

It specifies the material, chemical safety, migration limits, and sensory performance requirements for ceramic products.

 

(5) Glass products

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

It specifies the material, chemical safety, migration limits, and sensory performance requirements for glass products.

 

(6) Plastic resin

GB 4806.6-2016 "National Food Safety Standard - Plastic Resins for Food Contact":

It specifies the material, chemical safety, and migration limit requirements for plastic resins used in food contact.

 

(7) Plastic materials and products

GB 4806.7-2016 "National Food Safety Standard - Plastic Materials and Articles in Contact with Food":

It specifies the material, chemical safety, and migration limit requirements for plastic materials and products used in food contact.

 

(8) Paper and cardboard materials and products

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

It specifies the material, chemical safety, and migration limit requirements for food contact paper and cardboard materials and products.

 

(9) Metal materials and products

GB 4806.9-2016 "National Food Safety Standard - Metallic Materials and Articles in Contact with Food":

It specifies the material, chemical safety, and migration limit requirements for metal materials and products used in food contact.

 

(10) Coatings and Coatings

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

It specifies the material, chemical safety, and migration limit requirements for food contact coatings and coatings.

 

(11) Rubber materials and products

GB 4806.11-2016 "National Food Safety Standard - Rubber Materials and Products for Food Contact":

It specifies the material, chemical safety, and migration limit requirements for rubber materials and products used in food contact.

 

(12) Bamboo and wood materials and products

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

It specifies the material, chemical safety, and migration limit requirements for bamboo and wood materials and products used in food contact.

 

3. Main testing items

(1) Evaporation residue

Detect the evaporation residue of materials in different food simulation liquids and evaluate the total migration amount.

(2) Potassium permanganate consumption

Detect the content of oxidizable substances in the material and evaluate its chemical safety.

(3) Heavy metals (calculated as lead)

Detect the migration amount of heavy metals such as lead in the material to ensure compliance with the limit requirements.

(4) Decolorization test

Check whether the material will discolor when in contact with food.

(5) Dissolution test of heavy metals

Detect the leaching amount of heavy metals in the material to ensure compliance with the limit requirements.

(6) Residual levels of toxic and harmful monomers

Detect the residual amount of toxic and harmful monomers (such as formaldehyde, primary aromatic amines, etc.) in the material.

(7) Microbial testing

Detect microbial contamination in materials to ensure compliance with hygiene requirements.

 

4. Labeling and identification requirements

The product must be labeled with the label of "food contact material" or "suitable for food contact".

Please provide instructions for use, including applicable temperature range, cleaning methods, etc.

Manufacturer information, batch number, and production date need to be labeled.

5. Punishment and Legal Responsibility

If the product does not meet the requirements of relevant regulations and standards, it may face penalties such as fines, product recalls, or market bans.

Manufacturers and importers are legally responsible for product compliance.

 

6. Precautions for export and domestic sales

Compliance testing: Ensure that the product passes the migration testing, heavy metal testing, and sensory testing required by relevant standards.

Technical documents: Prepare complete technical documents, including test reports, material lists, design drawings, etc.

Labels and instructions: Ensure that product labels and usage instructions comply with relevant regulatory requirements.

Production License: Ensure that the product obtains a production license for food contact materials.

 

7. Summary

Our country has very strict management of food contact materials, covering various materials such as plastic, metal, ceramics, glass, paper, etc. Food contact material products for export and domestic sales must comply with the requirements of the Food Safety Law of the People's Republic of China and relevant standards. Manufacturers and exporters need to pay special attention to the chemical safety, migration limits, and sensory performance of materials to ensure product compliance.

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