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FCMtesting ApS is based in Odder, just south of Aarhus, and helps companies throughout Denmark and the EU with testing, documentation and advice on food contact materials. Below you will find answers to the most frequently asked questions about our services, testing methods and documentation requirements.

We perform all tests under our ISO/IEC 17025:2017 accredited management system, hvilket sikrer, at analyserne er systematiske, dokumenterede og overholder internationale standarder. Vi stiller samme krav til eventuelle underleverandører. Se vores accreditation with DANAK.

We are accredited for a wide range of specific testing methods for food contact materials. See the specific methods here: Danak's test methods.
Yes, you can send your samples directly to our laboratory in Odder, just south of Aarhus. We receive materials from all over Denmark and the EU.

Contact us for further guidance.
Prices vary depending on product type and complexity of the test, typically from 1,000 kr to over 25,000 kr.

We only perform necessary tests to ensure compliance with legislation and avoid unnecessary re-testing.

Examples of price levels:
  • Simple migration test: 1,000 – 3,500 kr
  • Testing of composite materials: 5,000 – 12,000 kr
  • Full test program including documentation: 15,000 – 25,000+ kr
All prices are indicative and depend on the product specifications.

Contact us for a customized quote.
Vi vurderer tidligere testresultater og dokumentation for dine produkter, så vi kun udfører relevante og nødvendige tests. Dette sparer tid og omkostninger og sikrer, at dokumentationen stadig er gyldig.

Contact us for advice on your specific product.
Genetic testing is only necessary if:
  • The composition of the material, production method or supplier changes
  • Legislation changes in a way that affects compliance
If nothing has changed and the documentation is still valid, retesting is usually not necessary.

Contact us for assessment.
Yes, our declarations of conformity and test documentation follow applicable EU regulations and can be used in all EU countries.

This includes compliance with EU 1935/2004 and relevant national regulations.
FCMtesting recommends that the company:
  • Identifies relevant EU and national regulations
  • Prepares or obtains a Declaration of Compliance (DoC)
  • Ensures that necessary testing is performed and documented
  • Get professional advice and testing from an accredited laboratory
Contact us for help and advice.
Standard tests typically take 2-4 weeks depending on material type and complexity.
  • Testing: a few days to several weeks depending on complexity
  • Documentation review: usually a few days
  • Declarations of Compliance: typically a few days after testing
Contact us and get a more accurate time estimate..
The glass and fork symbol indicates that the material is intended for contact with food. The symbol does not mean that the product has been tested or approved by the authorities – the manufacturer is responsible for ensuring that the material complies with applicable legislation.

Read more about food contact materials.
The regulation requires:
  • Establishment of a documented quality assurance system
  • Controlled production conditions
  • Relevant documentation and traceability
The purpose is to ensure that production takes place under conditions that guarantee the material's compliance with legislation.

Read the entire regulation

Contact us for help with implementation.
The materials must not:
  • Release harmful substances
  • Change the composition of the food
  • Impair taste or smell
  • Must be safe under conditions of use
  • The manufacturer must be able to document compliance

Read the entire regulation

Contact us for help and advice.
FCMtesting kombinerer faglighed og praktisk rådgivning med et ISO/IEC 17025:2017 akkrediteret ledelsessystem. Vi sikrer fuld overensstemmelse med EU-lovgivning, leverer dokumentation klar til myndighedskontrol og tilbyder skræddersyede testforløb baseret på jeres produkts behov. Dette giver dig tryghed og effektivitet, uden unødvendige gentests.

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