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Germany LFGB Food Contact Compliance

A practical guide to Germany LFGB Food Contact Compliance for food contact sold in Germany: who it applies to, what to prepare, and the mistakes that cause rejection.

Who needs it

Food contact materials and articles sold in Germany; Kitchenware, packaging, and tableware intended for food contact

Authority

German Federal Ministry of Food and Agriculture and state authorities

Legal basis

Lebensmittel- und Futtermittelgesetzbuch (LFGB); Bedarfsgegenständeverordnung

Local representative

The German importer is responsible for compliance

Timeline

Before sale; documentation kept for inspection

Cost

Migration testing fees vary by material and use condition

If you do not comply

Product withdrawal, fines, and import bans

Who needs this

Food contact materials and articles sold in Germany
Kitchenware, packaging, and tableware intended for food contact

Documents you need

Declaration of conformity for food contact materials
Migration test reports
Material composition and supplier declarations
Sensory neutrality test evidence

Compliance checklist

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Declaration of conformity for food contact materials
Migration test reports
Material composition and supplier declarations
Sensory neutrality test evidence

How to comply

Identify the material and applicable German rules
Test migration and sensory properties
Prepare the declaration of conformity
Keep documentation for the authorities

Brief for your lab or agent

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Request: Germany LFGB Food Contact Compliance — Germany
Product category: Food Contact
Authority: German Federal Ministry of Food and Agriculture and state authorities
Legal basis: Lebensmittel- und Futtermittelgesetzbuch (LFGB); Bedarfsgegenständeverordnung

Documents we already have:
  1. Declaration of conformity for food contact materials
  2. Migration test reports
  3. Material composition and supplier declarations
  4. Sensory neutrality test evidence

Questions:
  1. Does our product fall under Germany LFGB Food Contact Compliance in Germany?
  2. Which test standards or evidence do you accept?
  3. What is the current fee and lead time?
  4. Is a local representative required, and can you act as one?

Cost and timeline

Before sale; documentation kept for inspection.

Migration testing fees vary by material and use condition.

Common rejection reasons

Declaration of conformity missing
Migration limits exceeded
Sensory testing not performed

Registration, notification, or certification is not the same as approval. Keep the technical file current and make sure the label, listing, and submitted data match.