FDA Compliance Testing for Food Contact Products

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Polypropylene (PP)

21 CFR 177.1520

2

Polyolefin Copolymer (PO) / PP Copolymer

21 CFR 177.1520

3

Polyethylene (PE)

21 CFR 177.1520

4

Rubber / Silicone

21 CFR 177.2600

5

Polycarbonate (PC) / Tritan

21 CFR 177.1580

6

Acrylonitrile/Styrene Polymer (AS) (Defaults to testing only the first one)

21 CFR 177.1040

7

Polystyrene (PS) and Modified Polystyrene Rubber

21 CFR 177.1640

8

Block Polystyrene (TPE Thermoplastic Elastomer)

21 CFR 177.1810

9

Acrylic Resin / Acrylic (SMMA) / Plexiglass

21 CFR 177.1010

10

Acrylonitrile/Butadiene/Styrene Polymer (ABS normal extraction 177.1020) / SAN

21 CFR 181.32 & 21 CFR 180.22

11

Food Container Gaskets (Required standard for silicone sealing rings and gaskets)

21 CFR 177.1210

12

Resinous and Polymeric Coatings

21 CFR 175.300

13

Paper and Paperboard

21 CFR 176.170 / P205

14

Wood

21 CFR 178.3800

15

Melamine Resin

21 CFR 177.1460 & 21 CFR 175.300

16

Nylon (Specific type of nylon must be confirmed)

21 CFR 177.1500

17

Polyoxymethylene (POM)

21 CFR 177.2470 & 175.300

18

Food Container Closures with Sealing Gaskets

21 CFR 177.1210

19

Polysulfone Resins

21 CFR 177.1655

20

Polyurethane Resins (PU) / TPU

21 CFR 177.1680

21

Polyphenylene Ether (PPO/PPE)

21 CFR 177.2460

22

Urea-Formaldehyde Resins

21 CFR 177.1900

23

Polyester Resins such as PTE

21 CFR 177.2420 & 176.170C

24

Polyethylene Terephthalate Plastics (PET)

21 CFR 177.1630

25

Polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE)

21 CFR 177.1550

26

PVC Copolymer (Note: The use of PVC has been banned)

21 CFR 177.1950

27

EVA

21 CFR 177.1350

28

Ceramic and Glassware, Enamel Cookware

California Proposition 65

FDA CPG 7117.06, 07

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Metals (General Requirements)

21 CFR 175.300

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Stainless Steel

Generally Recognized As Safe (GRAS)

Note 1: GRAS composition analysis (for 200, 300, 400 series stainless steel) is recommended if the grade is known.

Note 2: Testing under 175.300 + 7117.05 for lead leaching is also recommended for stainless steel.

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Food or Beverage Containers for Children

Relevant State Laws in the US (Not an FDA requirement)