LFGB is the German abbreviation for the Food and Commodities Act. It is short for Lebensmittel- und Futtermittelgesetzbuch, which is considered the most important food safety management act for Germany. All the food-related products are required to pass the corresponding tests and be compliant with LFGB in order to enter the German market.

It is a standard especially for food products and others that are closely connected to foods such as food packaging materials, kitchen, and household items wherein there is a possibility of being migrated of noxious chemicals into the food. In contact with food, if you have a knife and fork logo, it means the product has been tested with German and European standards, compliance with regulatory requirements.

LFGB is symbolized by a logo “knife and fork” which represents food security. The products with LFGB logo, it can enhance customer confidence, and the desire to buy, which is a powerful marketing tool that significantly increased product competitiveness in the market.

What kinds of products are requested for LFGB Testing?

Tableware:plates, knives and forks, bowls, chopsticks, spoons, cups, saucers, lunchboxes, etc.

Kitchen utensils:pots, spatulas, cutting boards, stainless steel kitchen utensils, pan, thermos cup, etc.

Food packaging containers:various food packaging bags, storage tank, seasoning bottle, sealed can, paper, etc.

Kitchen electric appliances:coffee machine, juicer, blender, electric kettle, rice cooker, oven, microwave containers, etc.

Children's products:baby bottles, pacifiers, molars, thermos cups, milk heaters, complementary food cooking tools, etc.

Other products that are in direct contact with or may be in contact with food also need LFGB testing.

The main Testing of LFGB

The food contact materials must not threaten human health or bring about changes in food's composition, smell, and taste.

Sensorial examination: the transfer of smell and taste from products to food

Plastic migration test and extractable heavy metal test

Metal composition and extractable heavy metal test

Material tests to assess the danger of chemical hazards in accordance with Germany's Chemicals Act.

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