FDA education is the English abbreviation of the U.S. Food and drug administration. It is an international medical audit authority authorized by the U.S. Congress, that is, the federal government. It is the highest law enforcement agency specializing in food and drug management. FDA is a government health control monitoring organization composed of doctors, lawyers, microbiologists, pharmacologists, chemists, statisticians and other professionals committed to protecting, promoting and improving national health. Food, drugs, cosmetics and medical devices certified by FDA are safe and effective for human body. In nearly 100 countries such as the United States, only materials, devices and technologies approved by FDA can be commercialized for clinical application.
Scope of application
1. Food packaging materials: paper, plastic film, metal plastic aluminum foil
2. Glass ceramic products: all kinds of glass ceramic pots, bowls, plates, spoons, basins, cups, bottles, pots and other products
3. Food grade plastic products, plastic materials in contact with food or imported directly, mainly including nylon, ABS, acry, PU, PE, PC, PVC, PP, PR, pet, Po, PS, PSU, POM, PPS, EVA, San, SMM, EVA, BS, Mel, copp, krat, acry, etc
4. Coating products: paraffin copolymer, PVC coating, powder coating, ink, etc. coated on food contact surface.
5. Plumbing hardware products: faucets, water pipes, containers, pump valves, water heaters, etc. in contact with drinking water and tap water
6. Rubber resin products
7. FDA inspection and certification of sealing materials
8. Chemical additives: pigments, preservatives, antioxidants, surfactants, etc
The main testing standards of FDA food contact materials are based on:
21 CFR Part 177-2003, polymer substances.
21cfr part 175-2003: adhesives, coating materials and metals;
21cfr part 176-2003: paper and paperboard products
21cfr part 178-2003: food additives: additives, production additives and disinfectants
FDA CpG 7117.05: requirements for silver plated products
FDA CpG 7117.06 & 07 requirements for glass, ceramic and enamel ware
