Legal Basis
LFGB is the core food safety regulation in Germany, covering various aspects such as food, food additives, food auxiliary materials, food containers, and packaging materials.
Applicable Scope
Applicable to all materials and items in contact with food, including but not limited to tableware, kitchenware, food packaging, etc. made of plastic, metal, ceramic, glass, rubber, paper and other materials.
Testing Requirements
Requires a comprehensive safety assessment of food contact materials, including chemical testing, physical testing, and biological testing, to ensure that the materials do not contaminate food.
Regulatory Oversight
The German market supervision agency has the authority to randomly inspect products on the market, and products that do not meet the LFGB requirements may face penalties such as being taken off the shelves and fines.
