As a leader in the UK food contact testing market, recently expanding its services to include sensory testing, SGS now offers the Food Contact Product Certification Mark. This complimentary service enables companies to provide consumers with the assurance that food contact products meet the highest quality and safety standards.
What is the SGS Food Contact Product Certification Mark?
The SGS Food Contact Product Certification Mark is a globally recognized symbol indicating that a product has undergone rigorous testing and meets international food safety and contact material standards. This certification covers a wide range of food contact products, including packaging, containers, utensils and machinery.
To earn the certification mark, products undergo comprehensive testing and evaluation against stringent criteria, ensuring they are free from harmful substances and safe for use in food-related applications. The certification process involves:
- Migration testing: ensuring no harmful chemicals migrate from the product to the food
- Composition analysis verifying that product materials comply with relevant regulations
- Performance testing: assessing product durability and suitability for food contact. Tests ensure that food contact materials are safe, non-toxic and fit for purpose, protecting both consumers and the reputation of food-related businesses.
SGS in Bradford has become one of the leading test houses in the UK, with almost universal coverage across all substrates and the recent addition of sensory testing capabilities
What are the benefits of the SGS Food Contact Product Certification Mark?
The SGS Food Contact Product Certification Mark provides:
- Consumer trust and confidence: displaying the SGS Food Contact Product Certification Mark signals product safety and quality, building customer loyalty and satisfaction
- Regulatory compliance: ensures products meet international food safety regulations, preventing recalls and legal issues, and protecting your business's reputation
- Market access: recognized globally, SGS Food Contact Product Certification facilitates smoother international market entry, opening new business opportunities
- Competitive advantage: sets products apart in a crowded market, showcasing commitment to quality and safety to attract consumers and partners
For businesses in the food contact industry, partnering with us means ensuring the highest standards of safety and compliance for their food contact materials. With our expertise, businesses can confidently produce materials that are safe for consumers and meet all regulatory requirements.
For more information on how SGS can assist your business, visit:
Food Contact Materials | SGS United Kingdom
SGS Food Contact Product Certification Mark | SGS United Kingdom
Download our FCM Testing brochure
Download out Food Contact Product Certification Mark Brochure
Alternately, for further information, please contact:
Rob Hinchcliffe
UK Hardlines Manager
Connectivity & Products
SGS United Kingdom Ltd
t: +44 (0)151 350 6666