Standard & market guideEU / FCMTTS / Product testing

Where it applies

Applies to packaging, cookware, tableware, drink containers, processing-equipment parts, appliance contact parts, coatings and inks. Conditions depend on material, food type, temperature, time and repeated use.

What the evidence needs to show

  • Framework, GMP and material-specific legislation work together
  • Plastics commonly involve overall/specific migration, authorised substances and a declaration of compliance
  • Food simulants, time and temperature should represent the most severe foreseeable use

Build the evidence in this order

  1. Confirm material layers and intended food-contact conditions
  2. Identify EU and member-state additions
  3. Define migration, composition and sensory tests
  4. Review declarations, supporting documents and traceability

Common misunderstandings

  • One cold-water test cannot represent hot, fatty, acidic or long-term use
  • A passing report does not replace declarations and supply-chain traceability

Official reference

European Commission: food-contact materials ↗

Confirm product-specific scope and the applicable edition with TTS before making a compliance decision.

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