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Food Contact GMP in Cambodia

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

Who needs it

Manufacturers must operate good manufacturing practice for food contact materials; Brands selling packaging, tableware, or kitchenware in Cambodia

Authority

Institute of Standards of Cambodia

Legal basis

National food contact requirements in Cambodia

Local representative

The importer is normally responsible for compliance

Timeline

Before sale; testing usually takes weeks

Cost

Migration testing is the main cost

If you do not comply

Withdrawal, recall, and fines

Who needs this

Manufacturers must operate good manufacturing practice for food contact materials
Brands selling packaging, tableware, or kitchenware in Cambodia

Documents you need

GMP certificate for the converting site
Food contact declaration of compliance
Migration test reports
Material composition and supplier declarations

Compliance checklist

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GMP certificate for the converting site
Food contact declaration of compliance
Migration test reports
Material composition and supplier declarations

How to comply

Confirm GMP at every converting site
Confirm the material is in scope of food contact rules
Review composition against the positive list
Test migration where required

Brief for your lab or agent

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Request: Food Contact GMP — Cambodia
Product category: Food Contact
Authority: Institute of Standards of Cambodia
Legal basis: National food contact requirements in Cambodia

Documents we already have:
  1. GMP certificate for the converting site
  2. Food contact declaration of compliance
  3. Migration test reports
  4. Material composition and supplier declarations

Questions:
  1. Does our product fall under Food Contact GMP in Cambodia?
  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; testing usually takes weeks.

Migration testing is the main cost.

Common rejection reasons

No GMP evidence for the printing site
No declaration of compliance
Migration limits exceeded
Non-authorised substance in the formulation

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.

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FAQ

Who needs Food Contact GMP in Cambodia?

Manufacturers must operate good manufacturing practice for food contact materials Brands selling packaging, tableware, or kitchenware in Cambodia.

What documents are required for Food Contact GMP?

GMP certificate for the converting site; Food contact declaration of compliance; Migration test reports; and material composition and supplier declarations.

What is the first step for Food Contact GMP?

Confirm GMP at every converting site. Before sale; testing usually takes weeks.

How long does Food Contact GMP take?

Before sale; testing usually takes weeks.

How much does Food Contact GMP cost?

Migration testing is the main cost.

What happens if I sell without it?

Withdrawal, recall, and fines.

Who regulates Food Contact GMP in Cambodia?

Institute of Standards of Cambodia.