SILICONE

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Silikone

It is crucial that materials are safe to use in contact with food. At FCMtesting Ltd. we help you ensure that your materials comply with applicable EU regulations and international standards, so you can confidently bring your products to market.

Silicone in food contact must comply with relevant EU regulations, including Regulation (EC) No. 1935/2004 on materials and articles intended to come into contact with food. Although silicone is not covered by the Plastics Regulation (EU) No. 10/2011, it must still meet general safety requirements, including that it must not release harmful substances in quantities that could affect food safety. National guidelines and specific testing requirements may also apply to ensure that silicone products are suitable for food contact.

At FCMtesting we offer:

  • Migration Test to ensure that your product does not release harmful substances beyond the permitted limits.
  • Declaration of Compliance in accordance with EU regulations, so your documentation is legally compliant.
  • Consultancy on applicable legal and documentation requirements, ensuring full compliance.

For products exported outside the EU, additional requirements may apply, which we can also help you navigate. Silicone in food contact must comply with relevant EU regulations, including Regulation (EC) No. 1935/2004 on materials and articles intended to come into contact with food. Although silicone is not covered by the Plastics Regulation (EU) No. 10/2011, it must still meet general safety requirements, including that it must not release harmful substances in quantities that could affect food safety. National guidelines and specific testing requirements may also apply to ensure that silicone products are suitable for food contact.

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Silikonetyper anvendt til fødevarekontakt

De mest anvendte typer af silikone i fødevarekontaktmaterialer omfatter:

  • Silikoneelastomerer (gummi)
  • Silicone resins
  • Silicone oils
  • Silicone gels
  • RTV silicone (Room Temperature Vulcanizing)

Lovgivning om silikone til fødevarekontakt

Tip: Brug altid den nyeste lovtekst. Vælg “In force” / “I kraft” and the latest consolidated version på EUR-Lex.

FAQ – Test og dokumentation af silikone

Er silikone til fødevarekontakt omfattet af specifik EU-lovgivning?
Silikone er ikke omfattet af en særskilt EU-forordning som plast, men skal overholde rammeforordning 1935/2004. Overholdelse vurderes via migrationstest og NIAS-analyse.
Hvordan testes silikone for sikkerhed ved fødevarekontakt?
Testen omfatter total og specifik migration samt identifikation af NIAS. Vi følger EFSA’s retningslinjer og anvender  vores akkrediterede testmetoder.
Hvilke fordele har silikone som fødevarekontaktmateriale?
Silikone er fleksibelt, temperaturbestandigt og kemisk stabilt. Det egner sig til bageforme, redskaber og tætninger – og tåler både høje og lave temperaturer.
Er der særlige krav til dokumentation for silikoneprodukter?
Ja. Producenter og importører skal kunne dokumentere overholdelse af rammeforordning 1935/2004. Se guide til DoC.
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