What is Italian DM 21/03/73 Certification?

Italian DM 21/03/73 is one of the important regulations regarding food contact materials in Italy. This regulation sets specific requirements for the safety, chemical composition, migration limits, physical properties, and hygiene standards of food contact materials.

1. Regulatory Background

Italian DM 21/03/73 is a decree issued by the Italian government, fully named Decreto Ministeriale del 21 marzo 1973. This decree applies to all materials that come into direct or indirect contact with food, including but not limited to plastics, rubber, silicone, glass, stainless steel, etc. It operates within the EU framework but establishes additional restrictions and requirements for certain materials (such as stainless steel and rubber).

Italian DM 21/03/73 Testing Items

• Overall Migration Test: Evaluates whether the material will release harmful substances under different conditions (such as temperature and pH value).
  
  

• Heavy Metal Migration: Detects the migration of heavy metals (such as lead, cadmium, chromium, nickel, arsenic, antimony, zinc, etc.) in the material to ensure they do not contaminate the food.
  
  

• Specific Migration Test: Conducts migration testing for specific harmful substances (such as polybrominated biphenyls, polybrominated diphenyl ethers, etc.).

• Microbiological Indicators: Tests the microbiological condition of the material's surface to ensure it does not cause microbial contamination to the food.

• Chemical Composition Analysis: Ensures the chemical composition of the material complies with regulatory requirements. Specifically for stainless steel materials, the proportion of elements such as chromium, nickel, and molybdenum must be strictly controlled.

Preparation Materials for Toy Italian DM 21/03/73 Certification

1. 2-3 test samples are required;

2. Product instructions or user manual;

3. Testing application form (form provided by our company);

4. Bill of Materials (BOM).

Processing Flow for Toy Italian DM 21/03/73 Testing

1. Determine the product testing items;

2. Fill out the JJR Lab testing application form, confirm the testing standards, and determine the testing age group;

3. Sample dispatch and receipt: The applicant arranges the dispatch of the samples;

4. Product testing: 3-5 working days, expediting is available;

5. Test passed, issue the report.