LFGB Certification Process for Kitchenware Products

LFGB Certification is a safety regulation certification issued by Germany for food and daily necessities. Also known as the Food, Tobacco Products, Cosmetics and Other Articles Act, it is the fundamental legal document for food hygiene management in Germany, as well as the criterion and core for formulating other special food hygiene laws and regulations. This Act replaced the Food and Commodities Act (LMBG) in September 2005 and has been revised in recent years, mainly to align with European standards. Therefore, products that pass the LFGB standard certification and testing can be sold not only in Germany but also in the EU market.

Why is Germany's LFGB Standard Recognized Across the EU?

Although the LFGB standard is a German one, it enjoys a high recognition across Europe. Even though the EU has its own regulations for food contact materials, EU buyers actually hold a higher recognition for Germany's LFGB. Most buyers will also request an LFGB Test Report instead of an EU food-grade test report. Thus, if a product falls within the scope of food-grade testing and is to be exported to the EU, lfgb certification is a better choice.

Scope of LFGB-Certified Products

Simply put, all food contact products imported and sold in the German/EU market are required to undergo LFGB testing, making the scope of LFGB-certified products extremely extensive. Only the common major categories are listed below:

Tableware

Plates, saucers, cups, bowls, disposable tableware, lunch boxes, spoons, forks, knives, ladles, bottles, tea sets, coffee sets, wine sets, etc. (made of ceramic, melamine, plastic, rubber, glass, wood, paper)

Kitchen Utensils

Juicers, egg beaters, egg cookers, electric kettles, soybean milk makers, bottle openers, spatulas, cutting boards, kitchen knives and scissors, fruit knives, peelers, blenders, etc.

Cookware & Cooking Appliances

Electric cooking stoves, pressure cookers, soup pots, bread makers, steamers, hot pots, woks, and other cookware and cooking appliances

Small Kitchen Appliances

Microwaves, rice cookers, household water purifiers, electric kettles, electric cups, toasters, ovens, water dispensers, etc.

Insulated Containers

Vacuum flasks, thermos bottles, insulated buckets, insulated cups, insulated kettles, etc.

LFGB Certification Process

1. The applicant fills in the testing application form

2. JJR LAB evaluates the testing standards and quotes the price based on the application form

3. The applicant confirms the quotation contract and makes the payment

4. The applicant sends the samples to the laboratory

5. JJR LAB conducts testing based on the received samples

6. After the test is passed, a qualified report complying with LFGB testing is issued

LFGB Certification Cycle

The testing cycle may vary for different products, and the general certification cycle is 5 to 7 working days.

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