"Food Contact Materials" refer to food packaging, tableware, kitchenware, food processing machinery, small household appliances for food and the materials which is used in above products that can be in contact with food, such as plastics, rubber, metals, paper and cardboard, glass ceramics, bamboo, wood and textiles, including coloring for these products and materials, agents, printing inks, adhesives and other auxiliary materials. These materials may affect the odor and taste of food and may release toxic substances in the process of contact with food. At the same time, some chemical components in the materials are transferred to food for people to eat, affecting people's health. Therefore, the quality and safety of food contact materials have been the focus of attention all over the world. The major trading countries and regions have unique and stringent laws and regulations to regulate the safety of such products.

Intertek has detailed knowledge of the applicable legislation and regulations governing materials and articles in contact with food and/or consumer products in China, the United States, EU and other jurisdictions around the world. Our experts worldwide not only monitor the update of legislation but also work with authority to development the new legislations for food contact materials and articles. From regulatory compliance of final product to petition of raw material, and performance certified of product, Intertek offer one-stop services.

Intertek Services for Food Contact Materials:

• U.S. FDA Regulations
• European Union Directive 1935/2004-EU
• German Food and Commodity Law LFGB
• Italian Regulations DECREE 21-03-1973
• Japan Food Sanitation Regulation
• China's national food hygiene standards
• PFAS (Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances) Compliance testing
• Biodegradation testing services
• Declaration of conformity (DoC)
• Solutions of Performance Claim Verification (PCV) 
• Solutions of Performance certification (Tick-Mark)
• Green Leaf certification 
• Authorization of Recycled Plastic (U.S. FDA NOL and EU EFSA)
• Global Food Contact Materials Notification

In addition to the above standard testing, we can also provide personalized product safety and functional testing services upon customer's request.