Food contact materials refer to materials, containers, and food processing tools that come into contact with food, abbreviated as FCM (Food Contact Materials), sometimes also known as food grade materials. When materials, containers, or tools come into contact with food, they will release some harmful substances to some extent. If too many harmful substances are released, it will have a significant impact on human health. The plasticizer incident and bisphenol A incident have become well-known health and safety incidents related to food contact materials among the public. Therefore, countries around the world have attached great importance to the safety of food contact materials, and have taken measures such as legislation and establishing safety standards to ensure the hygiene and safety of food contact materials. The current effective standards for food contact materials in China are GB 4806 series and GB 9685. Different materials correspond to different specific standard numbers, as detailed in the evaluation standards below. These are all mandatory national standards, and any food contact products sold in China must meet the corresponding requirements.

1、 Applicable product range

Tableware: knives and forks, bowls, chopsticks, spoons, cups, plates, etc

Kitchenware: pots, shovels, cutting boards, stainless steel kitchen utensils, etc

Food packaging containers: various food packaging bags, beverage food containers, etc

Kitchen appliances: coffee machine, juicer, mixer, electric kettle, rice cooker, oven, microwave, etc

Infant and toddler products: bottles, nipples, suction cups, etc

2、 Conventional sample size requirements

Different products require different sample sizes. Please consult online customer service.

The following conventional sample sizes are available for reference: plastic products 2000cm2. Stainless steel and other metal products 100cm2. 100cm2 of flat products such as ceramic discs.

Two samples of ceramic containers. Glass and enamel products, the same as ceramic products. Paper products 1800cm2+100g. Coating sample 1500cm2. Silicone and rubber products 1000cm2.

3、 Evaluation criteria

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

GB 9685 National Food Safety Standard for the Use of Food Contact Materials and Product Additives

GB 4806.2-2015 National Food Safety Standard Nipple

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 Glass Products

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

GB 4806.7-2016 National Food Safety Standard Plastic Materials and Products in Contact with Food

GB 4806.8-2016 National Food Safety Standard for Paper and Cardboard Materials and Products in Contact with Food

GB 4806.8-2022 National Food Safety Standard for Paper and Cardboard Materials and Products in Contact with Food

GB 4806.9-2016 National Food Safety Standard Food Safety