LFGB is the German abbreviation for the Food and Commodities Act, which is considered the most important food safety management act for Germany. All the foodstuffs and food-related products are required to pass the corresponding tests and be compliant with LFGB in order to be put in the German market.
How do you comply with food contact regulations in the EU?
To demonstrate your compliance with EU food contact legislation, you need to do the following things:
- Manufacture your food contact material or article in accordance with GMP.
- Only use authorised substances to manufacture food contact materials if there is a positive list for the type of materials (i.e, plastics).
What does LFGB mean?
Food and Commodities Act – Lebensmittel
The German abbreviation for the Food and Commodities Act – Lebensmittel- und Futtermittelgesetzbuch.
What does FDA approved silicone mean?
FDA-approved food- grade silicone can withstand temperatures from -80°F to 450°F. Silicone maintains its integrity at high temperatures, and it remains flexible at low temperatures. This means the food products that come in contact with these silicone rubber gaskets will be safe.
What materials are food safe?
Food safe symbol The international symbol for “food safe” material is a wine glass and a fork symbol. The symbol indicates that the material used in the product is considered safe for food contact. This includes food and water containers, packaging materials, cutlery etc.
