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The European Union is a key export market for Chinese products such as tableware, cookware, and small kitchen appliances. However, the EU’s regulatory framework for food contact materials (FCM) is highly complex, with rigorous enforcement measures. Non-compliant products risk customs detention, forced returns, or even destruction.

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Europe is a Critical Export Market for Chinese Tableware, Cookware, and Small Kitchen Appliances. However, the European Union’s regulations on food contact materials (FCM) are complex and rigorously enforced. Non-compliant products risk customs detention, forced returns, or even destruction.

We Provide European Food-Grade Material Testing and Compliance Consulting Services to support businesses in achieving seamless access to the European market.

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(EC) No 1935/2004 is the general and principle regulation governing food contact materials (FCM) in the European Union, serving as a mandatory framework for all EU member states. Material-specific requirements are further detailed in corresponding regulations and directives, such as:

Plastics: Regulation (EU) 10/2011.
Ceramics: Directive 84/500/EEC and its amendment 2005/31/EC.

Framework Regulation

**(EC) No 1935/2004**:
The overarching EU regulation for food contact materials (FCMs). Requires all materials to:

Ensure safety: No transfer of harmful substances to food.
Provide traceability: Labeling and documentation for compliance.

Material-Specific Regulations

Material	Regulations/Directives	Key Requirements
Plastics	- EU 10/2011 (Main regulation) - EU 2017/752 (NIAS requirements) - EU 2020/1245 (Updated migration rules)	- Overall Migration (OML) ≤ 10 mg/dm² - NIAS (Non-Intentionally Added Substances) screening.
Ceramics	- 84/500/EEC - 2005/31/EC (Lead/Cd limits)	- Lead release ≤ 0.1 mg/dm² - Cadmium release ≤ 0.3 mg/dm².
Coatings	AP(2004)1	- Formaldehyde release limits. - Compliance with heavy metal restrictions (Pb, Cd, Hg).
Rubber	- AP(2004)4 - 93/11/EEC (Nitrosamines in rubber)	- Nitrosamine content ≤ 0.01 mg/kg. - Migration testing for accelerators (e.g., MBT).
Silicone	AP(2004)5	- Platinum catalyst residues ≤ 5 mg/kg. - Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) ≤ 0.5%.
Metals & Alloys	CM/Res(2013)9	-Migration of 23 kinds of heavy metal
Epoxy Derivatives	(EC) No 1895/2005	- BADGE, BFDGE, and NOGE derivatives restricted (e.g., BADGE ≤ 9 mg/kg in food).

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Comprehensive Accreditation

Certified with CNAS (China National Accreditation Service for Conformity Assessment), CMA (China Metrology Accreditation), CPSC (U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission), and INMETRO (Brazilian National Institute of Metrology) credentials, ensuring globally recognized compliance standards.

State-of-the-Art Facilities

Equipped with cutting-edge laboratory instruments and technologies to guarantee accurate, reliable, and traceable testing data across all analyses.

Efficient & Precise Services

Leveraging decades of expertise, streamlined workflows, rigorous quality control protocols, and robust technical support to deliver fast-turnaround, high-precision testing solutions tailored to client timelines.

Dedicated Technical Expertise

Technical Support Team: The technical support team has extensive experience in relevant fields. Focusing on technical training, standards and regulations, and client requirements, we provide comprehensive one-stop testing and certification solutions for related enterprises.

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