FDA Test

FDA Food Grade Test

FDA (Food and Drug Administration) is the abbreviation of the United States Food and Drug Administration, responsible for regulating the safety and effectiveness of food, drugs, medical devices, cosmetics, and other products.

For food contact materials, FDA has established detailed safety standards and testing requirements to ensure that these materials do not contaminate food and protect consumer health and safety.

Regulatory Overview

Legal Basis

FDA regulates food contact materials based on the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FD&C Act) and the Fair Packaging and Labeling Act (FPLA), among other laws.

Scope of Application

All materials and items that come into direct contact with food, including utensils, kitchenware, food packaging, food additives, and other products.

Compliance Requirements

Food contact materials must comply with FDA-related regulations and standards, pass safety tests, and obtain FDA approval or notification when necessary.

Regulatory Oversight

FDA has the authority to inspect products on the market, and products that do not meet the requirements may face import bans, product recalls, fines, and other penalties.

Testing Projects

Comprehensive Migration Testing

Evaluates the total migration of materials under specific conditions, ensuring that harmful substances do not leach into food.

Specific Migration Testing

Tests the migration of specific harmful substances (such as heavy metals, monomers, catalysts, etc.)

Sensory Testing

Evaluates the effect of materials on the taste, odor, and appearance of food

Heavy Metal Testing

Detects the content of lead, cadmium, mercury, and other heavy metals in materials

Material Classification

Material Type	CFR Chapter	Scope of Application
Polymer Coating	21 CFR 175.300	Polymer coating on metal substrates
Acrylonitrile Copolymer	21 CFR 177.1010	Acrylonitrile copolymer substrate and coating
Cellulose Derivatives	21 CFR 177.1200	Cellulose derivatives substrate and coating
Epoxy Resin	21 CFR 175.300	Epoxy resin substrate and coating
Fluoropolymer	21 CFR 177.1550	Fluoropolymer substrate and coating
Polyethylene Terephthalate	21 CFR 177.1630	PET substrate and coating
Polystyrene	21 CFR 177.1640	Polystyrene substrate and coating
Polytetrafluoroethylene	21 CFR 177.1550	Polytetrafluoroethylene substrate and coating