What should material certificates cover for an overseas food packaging project?
• Food-contact surfaces require FDA 21 CFR 177 or EU 10/2011 compliance statements plus migration test reports.
• Stainless steel parts need EN 10204 3.1 certificates stating 304/316L grade and heat number.
• Seals and conveyor belts require FDA-approved silicone/PU material certs with temperature ratings.
• Lubricants must hold NSF H1 food-grade certification with accompanying SDS.
• The machine needs a CE Declaration of Conformity under 2006/42/EC and a material traceability list.
• Stainless steel parts need EN 10204 3.1 certificates stating 304/316L grade and heat number.
• Seals and conveyor belts require FDA-approved silicone/PU material certs with temperature ratings.
• Lubricants must hold NSF H1 food-grade certification with accompanying SDS.
• The machine needs a CE Declaration of Conformity under 2006/42/EC and a material traceability list.