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Food is fundamental to human survival and health. In the food and beverage industry, every step a product takes in contact with consumers is crucial. Filter Cartridge as a key component, the safety of
the materials used in filter cartridges directly determines the safety of the final product. So, how can you ensure that the filter cartridges you use truly meet "food-grade" standards?
Three main content to help you build strong food safety guarantees in international trade
What is the regulatory requirements for food-grade filter materials in major global markets?
How to ensure your filter cartridges comply with the regulations?
LOONG FILTRATION's full range of globally certified food-grade filter cartridge products, providing your perfect solution.
| Country/Region | Regulation Name | Regulation Interpretation |
| Europe | Regulation (EC) No 1935/2004 | Establishes general requirements for materials and articles intended to come into contact with food. Our PREcart PP II filter cartridges comply with its food contact requirements. |
| Europe | Regulation (EC) No 10/2011 and its amendments | Pertains to plastic materials and articles (excluding seals) in contact with food. It defines the list of permitted monomers and additives. Our filter cartridge component materials comply with this list. |
| France | French Decree of 25 November 1992 | Specifies requirements for the composition of silicone elastomer materials. The silicone elastomer materials used in our filter cartridges comply with this decree. |
| France | French Decree of 9 November 1994 (amended 5 Aug 2020) | Concerns elastomers for food contact, stipulating requirements like overall migration testing. Testing for our "X" (Silicone) and "E" (EPDM) seal materials complies with this decree. |
| Germany | BfR Recommendation XV | Outlines testing requirements for silicone elastomers in food contact. Testing for our "S" (Silicone) seal materials aligns with this recommendation. |
| Germany | BfR Recommendation XXI | Provides requirements for natural and synthetic rubbers in food contact, categorized by type. Our "E" (EPDM) seal materials comply with the relevant categories. |
| China | GB 4806.1-2016 | National Food Safety Standard specifying general safety requirements for food contact materials and articles. Our filter cartridges comply with this standard. |
| China | GB 4806.7-2023 | National Food Safety Standard for food contact plastic materials and articles. Our filter cartridges comply with this standard. |
| China | GB 4806.11-2016 | National Food Safety Standard for food contact rubber materials and articles. Our filter cartridges comply with this standard. |
| USA | 21 CFR Parts 170-199 | U.S. FDA regulations concerning food contact materials. Our filter cartridge materials comply with the relevant sections. |
| USA | 21 CFR §177.1520 | Specifies food contact requirements for olefin polymers. The polypropylene used in our filter cartridges complies with this section. |
| USA | 21 CFR §177.2600 | Pertains to rubber articles for repeated use (excluding milk and edible oils). The EPDM and silicone elastomer seal materials used in our filter cartridges comply with this section. |
| EU | Regulation (EU) 2023/2006 | Defines the principles of Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) for food contact materials. Our filter cartridge production adheres to these principles. |
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Understanding and complying with the regulations of your target market is an indispensable responsibility for your global trade. Unsure which regulations apply to your products? Contact LOONG Filtration for a free, one-on-one consultation! Or you can browse LOONG FILTRATION's full range of globally certified food-grade filter cartridge products to find your perfect solution.
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