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Global Certifications.
Zero Compliance Risk.

Every product leaving our factory meets the strictest international food-contact and safety standards. We hold FDA, LFGB, REACH, and BSCI certifications -- verified by third-party labs and ready for your market entry.

4
Core Certifications
FDA • LFGB • REACH • BSCI
50+
Export Countries
US, EU, AU, ME, APAC
100%
Batch Tested
IQC → IPQC → OQC gates
0.3%
Defect Rate
AQL 4.0 verified standard
Certification Overview

A Complete Compliance Framework
Built for Global Market Entry.

Third-Party Verified: SGS • TÜV • Intertek

FDA

Food Contact Compliance

21 CFR compliant. Materials tested for safe food contact. Essential for US market entry.
United States

LFGB

German Food & Feed Code

§ 30/31 certified. The gold standard for EU food-contact safety. Required for German & French markets.
Germany • France • EU

REACH

EU Chemical Safety

Full SVHC compliance. All materials registered and tested for restricted substances across the EU.
European Union

BSCI

Social Compliance Audit

Amfori BSCI audited. Ethical labor practices, safe working conditions, and environmental responsibility.
Global Retailers
In-Depth Compliance Details

What Each Certification Means
For Your Business & Your Customers.

FDA certified food contact materials being tested in a laboratory
US Market Essential

FDA -- U.S. Food Contact Compliance

Our products comply with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulations under 21 CFR 177-199 for food-contact materials. Every plastic resin, blade alloy, and coating used in our kitchen tools is tested and certified to be safe for direct food contact.

Test Parameter
Overall Migration & Specific Migration
Materials Covered
ABS, PP, SAN, TPR, Silicone, 420J2 Steel
Verification
Third-party lab report on every batch
Documentation
FDA declaration + test report provided
Required for: Amazon US, Walmart, Target, Costco suppliers
EU Market Gold Standard

LFGB -- German Food & Feed Code

Certified under § 30 and § 31 of the German Food and Feed Code (LFGB), the strictest food-contact regulation in Europe. It goes beyond EU framework laws with more rigorous migration testing. Required by major German, French, and Austrian retailers.

Key Difference
Stricter than EU 1935/2004/EC baseline
Test Includes
Sensory tests (odor/taste) + migration
Retail Acceptance
Required by EDEKA, REWE, ALDI, Lidl
Report Validity
Annual renewal with batch verification
Required for: Amazon DE, Otto, Kaufland, Carrefour suppliers
LFGB certified kitchen products in a European retail setting

REACH -- EU Chemical Safety

European Union

Full compliance with EU Regulation 1907/2006 (REACH). All substances in our products are registered, evaluated, and authorized. We maintain an updated SVHC (Substances of Very High Concern) declaration for every SKU, ensuring your products are unrestricted across all 27 EU member states.

SVHC Screening: All 240+ restricted substances under 0.1% W/W
Continuous Monitoring: ECHA updates tracked quarterly
Documentation: REACH declaration + lab report per material batch

BSCI -- Social Compliance

Global Retail Requirement

Amfori BSCI (Business Social Compliance Initiative) audited with a C-grade or better rating. Our factories meet 11 BSCI performance areas including fair remuneration, decent working hours, occupational health & safety, and environmental protection.

Audit Coverage: All 3 production bases, 300+ workers
Renewal Cadence: Annual audit with unannounced spot checks
Retail Acceptance: Walmart, Aldi, Lidl, Carrefour supplier prerequisite
Official Certificates

Verified Documents.
Download or Request Originals.

All scans are representative samples. Original PDFs available on request.
FDA certificate document scan
FDA 21 CFR 2025 Valid

Food Contact Compliance

U.S. FDA 21 CFR 177-199

LFGB certificate document scan
LFGB § 30/31 2025 Valid

German Food & Feed Code

LFGB Section 30 & 31

REACH compliance certificate document
REACH 1907/2006 2025 Valid

EU Chemical Safety

EU REACH Regulation

BSCI social compliance audit certificate
BSCI Audit 2025 Valid

Social Compliance Audit

Amfori BSCI Report

All certificates are renewed annually. Batch-specific test reports can be issued for each production run at no extra cost.
Market Compliance Matrix

Which Certification Does Your
Target Market Require?

Target Market FDA LFGB REACH BSCI Additional Notes
United States & Canada -- -- 76cm drop test required by major US retailers
Germany, France, Austria -- LFGB is the strictest EU standard; preferred over generic EU compliance
United Kingdom, Poland, Ukraine -- UKCA marking available for UK market entry
Australia & New Zealand -- -- -- Eco-packaging (no EPS/EPE) and 76cm drop test mandatory
UAE, Saudi Arabia, Middle East -- -- -- Halal-compliant materials available on request
India & South Asia -- -- -- FSSAI compliance documentation available
Need compliance for a market not listed here? Our export team will prepare the required documentation within 48 hours.
Beyond Core Certifications

Additional Compliance
Capabilities That Set Us Apart.

Product drop testing in quality control laboratory

76cm Drop Test

Every product undergoes a 76cm drop test from 1 point, 3 edges, and 6 sides -- the standard required by Australian and US retailers. This guarantees structural integrity during transit and handling.

1 Point 3 Edges 6 Sides
Eco-friendly packaging materials without EPS foam

100% EPS/EPE-Free Packaging

Australia and EU markets now ban expanded polystyrene (EPS/EPE) packaging. We offer fully recyclable, plastic-free packaging using molded paper pulp and corrugated cardboard -- compliant with AU & EU eco-regulations.

Recyclable Plastic-Free AU/EU Ready
Wooden base products with fumigation certificate for export

Fumigation Certificate

For products with wooden bases (cutting boards, cheese boards), we provide ISPM-15 certified fumigation certificates -- mandatory for wood packaging and components entering Australia, US, and EU ports.

ISPM-15 Export Ready
Compliance Guaranteed

Need a Specific Certification
We'll Handle It.

Our compliance team manages certification renewals, batch testing, and documentation for every order. Tell us your target market and we'll provide the exact compliance package you need -- no surprises at customs.

Free Compliance Consultation
Tell us your target market -- we'll map the required certifications.
Batch-Specific Test Reports
Every production run can be issued with its own lab report.
Third-Party Inspection Welcome
SGS, TÜV, Intertek -- we coordinate directly with your inspector.
We hold: FDA LFGB REACH BSCI

Request Compliance Documentation

Tell us your target market -- we'll send the relevant certificates.

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Verified by: SGS TÜV Intertek Amfori BSCI
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