Food contact materials are materials intended to come into contact with food. These can be pretty obvious things like a glass or soft drink can, or machines in a food manufacturing plant. Food contact materials are produced from a variety of materials such as plastic, rubber, paper, coating, metal or ink. In most cases a combination is used. For example, a cardboard box for juices can be, from the inside out, plastic layer, aluminum, paper, printing and top coating. During the contact of food contact materials with food, there may be a transfer from the material to the food. For this reason, in many countries, legal regulations are made and standards are established to ensure food safety.
The German food and foodstuffs law (LFGB) is one of these legal regulations. This law has been revised in recent years to meet European standards. Therefore, all food products ready for sale on the German market must meet not only European standards, but also the basic requirements of the LFGB.
In accordance with Articles 30 and 31 of the said law, German legal regulations for food contact materials are as follows:
The LFGB, also known as the law on the administration of food, tobacco products, cosmetics and other daily necessities, is the most important basic legal act in the field of food hygiene management in Germany. This law lays down the general and basic principles regarding all aspects of German food, and all food products and daily necessities on the German market must comply with these basic provisions. If the daily items in contact with food pass the test and comply with the articles 30 and 31 of the law, the LFGB test report issued by the authorized institution proves that the product is a product that does not contain chemical toxic substances.
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