Food-Grade Certification of 316 Stainless Steel in Foreign Trade

Q1: What is the Chinese food-grade standard for 316 stainless steel? A1: It meets the national standard GB4806.9-2023, which clearly stipulates the requirements of stainless steel materials used in food contact occasions.

Q2: What food-grade certifications are required for exporting 316 stainless steel to the European Union? A2: It needs to pass the EU food contact material certification (EC 1935/2004) to ensure that it does not release harmful substances when in contact with food.

Q3: What certification is required for exporting 316 stainless steel to the United States? A3: It needs to meet the FDA certification standards of the United States, which is a necessary certification for food contact materials to enter the U.S. market.

Q4: Is there a difference in food safety between 316 and 304 stainless steel? A4: No, according to the national standard GB4806.9-2023, both 316 and 304 stainless steel meet the food-grade standards, and the difference in health risks is minimal.

Q5: How to provide food-grade certification documents for overseas customers? A5: We can provide certification reports issued by third-party testing institutions that meet the standards of the customer's country or region, as well as product test data to prove that the product meets the food-grade requirements.