Ensure food contact materials compliance & safety

Comprehensive testing

Cost-effective, tailored testing for food contact materials, covering migration, chemicals, microbiology, performance, stability, and compliance.

Expert services

Enhance FCM compliance with expert services, including risk assessments, migration modelling, and bespoke training.

Regulatory guidance

We provide ongoing support to ensure compliance with evolving food contact material regulations, help meet both regional and international standards.

Why is food contact materials testing important?

Food contact materials (FCMs) play a crucial role in food safety and quality. These materials, including packaging, kitchenware, and utensils, accompany food throughout its journey from production to consumption. FCMs are made from various materials such as metal, plastic, paper, glass, ceramics, wood, and rubber. Ensuring their safety is essential to protecting consumers from harmful chemical migration, contamination, and potential health risks.

Key regulations for food contact materials (FCMs)

Strict international and national regulations for food contact materials aim to prevent the migration of hazardous substances into food. Our comprehensive testing services help businesses ensure compliance with a broad range of global regulatory standards, including:

  • Framework Regulation (EC) 1935/2004 – Governing materials intended for food contact in the EU
  • Regulation 10/2011/EU and Amendments – Focused on plastic food contact materials
  • Directive 84/500/EEC (Amended by Directive 2005/31/EC) – Covering ceramic FCMs
  • Regulation (EU) No 10/2011 – Addressing plastic materials and articles in contact with food
  • Directive 93/11/EEC – Governing rubber materials and migration limits
  • Commission Regulation (EC) 1895/2005 – Concerning epoxy derivatives in FCMs
  • California Proposition 65 – Regulating chemical exposure risks
  • GB 4806.1-2016 – China’s general safety requirements for FCMs
  • U.S. FDA 21 CFR – Covering food contact substances and additives
  • Germany LFGB Food and Feed Law § 30, 31 – National food safety standards
  • French DGCCRF and French Decree – Regulations specific to France
  • QCVN 12 – Vietnam’s national food contact regulations
  • By partnering with Eurofins Softlines & Hardlines, businesses can ensure compliance with these rigorous standards and avoid regulatory pitfalls.

Our comprehensive food contact materials testing services

Our EN ISO/IEC 17025:2018-accredited laboratories deliver expert food contact materials testing, ensuring compliance with national and international standards such as MSZ, DIN, EN, and ISO.

What we test:

  • Raw Materials – Ensuring safety at the source.
  • Intermediate Materials – Verifying safety during manufacturing processes.
  • Finished Products – Confirming safety for consumer-ready items
  • Paper, cardboard, and plastic food packaging
  • Plastic kitchenware
  • Metal kitchen utensils and cutlery
  • Ceramics, porcelain, and glass
  • Wood, rubber, and silicone food contact products

Our experts assess the conditions of use for each product, offering tailored food contact materials testing solutions that mitigate potential risks.

Compliance gaps risk food safety & brands

Eurofins Softlines & Hardlines provides comprehensive FCM testing services, ensuring products meet all regulatory requirements and maintain the highest safety standards.

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What sets us apart?

Fast turnaround times 

We deliver rapid, reliable testing results, helping businesses meet compliance deadlines and accelerate product launches efficiently.

 
 

Customer-centric approach

We tailor FCM testing solutions to client needs, ensuring seamless communication, regulatory support, and high-quality service at every step.

 
 

Expert-led solutions

Our specialists provide in-depth regulatory expertise, cutting-edge testing, and risk assessments to ensure food contact materials meet global safety and sustainability standards.