Packaging and Utensils Testing

Food safety begins with packaging and utensils coming into direct contact with food. Testing is not only a mandatory legal requirement but also a crucial step to protect consumer health and affirm brand reputation. Contact VNTEST today to schedule your testing early!

Why is it necessary to test and inspect food contact packaging & utensils?

Packaging and utensils in direct contact with food include all materials and products used during the processing, preservation, transportation, and consumption of food that have surfaces directly touching food.

These products may include: bottles, containers, plastic bags, paper, cartons, food wrap films, kitchen utensils, etc.

Testing and inspecting food contact packaging and utensils is an activity to evaluate and analyze safety parameters according to the National Technical Regulations (QCVN) issued by the Ministry of Health. This process aims to determine overall migration, specific migration, heavy metal leaching levels, toxic chemicals, as well as factors that could affect the quality and safety of food.

Specifically, testing activities are conducted based on:

• QCVN 12-1:2011/BYT - National technical regulation on safety and hygiene for synthetic plastic packaging and utensils...
• QCVN 12-4:2015/BYT - National technical regulation on safety and hygiene for glass, porcelain, ceramic, metal, aluminum, paper, carton, bamboo, wood packaging and utensils...

👉 Compliance with these regulations is a mandatory legal requirement for businesses to be permitted to circulate products on the market and to affirm the quality and safety of products for consumers.

Sample of successful test report issued by VNTEST

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List of products, testing criteria, and inspection

Below are the packaging and utensil products/parameters for food that need to be tested and inspected at VNTEST:

• Packaging and utensils made of plastic (phenol resin, melamine, urea, formaldehyde, PVC, PE, PP, PS, PVDC, PET, PMMA, PA, PMP, PC, PLA, PVA).
• Packaging and utensils made of rubber.
• Packaging and utensils made of metal.
• Packaging and utensils made of glass, ceramics, and porcelain.
• Packaging and utensils made of synthetic paper.
• Chopsticks (wood, bamboo, metal, etc.) in contact with food.

Note: This list is for reference purposes only.

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Target businesses requiring testing and inspection of food contact packaging - utensils

According to the Food Safety Law and QCVN 12-1:2011/BYT, QCVN 12-4:2015/BYT, the following main business groups are required to perform testing:

• Manufacturers of food contact packaging and utensils.
• Importers of food contact packaging and utensils.
• Food exporting enterprises that need to meet packaging regulations.
• Businesses and establishments processing and packaging food that use food contact packaging and utensils.

Benefits for businesses upon successful testing and inspection

Testing and inspecting food contact packaging - utensils not only helps businesses ensure compliance with legal regulations regarding product circulation, but also brings significant opportunities such as:

• Affirming quality and brand reputation
  Having compliant test results proves that the business's products are safe, transparent, and trustworthy in the market.
• Facilitating product declaration procedures
  Test results serve as a mandatory basis for businesses to declare conformity. Thereby minimizing legal risks when bringing products to market.
• Preventing food safety risks
  Non-compliant packaging can cause food contamination, harming consumer health and leading to substantial economic losses for the business.
• Meeting export requirements
  Most international markets require packaging and utensil safety certification. Therefore, successful testing helps products easily overcome technical barriers and facilitates food product exports.

Reputable testing and inspection services for food contact packaging & utensils at VNTEST

As an expert entity in the field of testing and inspection, VNTEST Institute for Testing and Quality Assurance is confident in its current legal capacity and expertise. We constantly strive to provide clients with accurate, reliable, and compliant test results.

Regarding testing and inspecting food contact packaging - utensil products, VNTEST commits to bringing clients superior, reputable services with accurate output results in a rapid timeframe, supporting products to smoothly pass customs/clear into the market:

1. Accurate test results complying with the corresponding National Technical Regulations

VNTEST conducts tests strictly according to the methods specified in the relevant QCVN standards. Thanks to a system of modern machinery and equipment, VNTEST's test results ensure high precision, possess legal validity, and can be used directly in product declaration dossiers or for export.

2. Highly qualified team of experts

VNTEST gathers a team of well-trained testing technicians who possess deep expertise in technical regulations for food contact packaging and utensils. Our experts are committed to working dedicatedly and supporting businesses to effectively resolve any obstacles during the testing process.

3. Optimized service costs for businesses

Understanding the cost pressure on businesses, VNTEST delivers testing solutions at reasonable, competitive prices while still ensuring service quality. As a result, businesses can save budget while holding accurate, comprehensive test results to serve production and business operations.

4. Transparent, streamlined process

At VNTEST, the testing process is developed scientifically and clearly step-by-step. We always minimize administrative procedures to the utmost, helping businesses save time while maintaining transparency throughout execution.

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Featured clients who have successfully tested with VNTEST

Below is the list of key clients who have achieved test report certificates for food contact packaging & utensils and successfully circulated products on the market with VNTEST:

• Chau Thai Son Printing and Packaging Co., Ltd.
• Viet Packaging Production Application Investment Co., Ltd.
• Thai Yen Packaging Production Joint Stock Company
• Viet Hung Packaging Co., Ltd.
• Vietlion Packaging Joint Stock Company
• Sivico Joint Stock Company
• Lap Thinh Packaging Co., Ltd.
• Thai Hung Import Export Commercial Investment Joint Stock Company
• VPC Printing and Packaging Joint Stock Company
• Kingpack Packaging Joint Stock Company
• KPS Vietnam Co., Ltd.
• Ha Noi 277 Packaging Joint Stock Company
• Duong Thinh Phat Packaging Printing and Production Joint Stock Company
• Linh An Packaging Production Co., Ltd.
• Central Vinacoha Packaging Production Co., Ltd.
• Thanh Xuan Ceramics
• Son Yen Vinh Phuc Import-Export Commercial Co., Ltd.
• Di An Import Export Co., Ltd.
• Termo Vietnam Co., Ltd.
• Chau Long Vietnam Group Joint Stock Company

Testing process for food contact packaging and utensils

When choosing VNTEST, businesses choose a partner that not only has full expertise but also guarantees fast, transparent procedures. Below are the steps for businesses to successfully test:

• Step 1. Receive request & detailed consultation.
• Step 2. Sample collection & sample receipt.
• Step 3. Conduct testing at a standard laboratory.
• Step 4. Analyze test & inspection results.
• Step 5. Return test report results to the business.

Answering questions about VNTEST's testing and inspection services

1. Is it mandatory for businesses to test food contact packaging and utensils?

Yes. According to the Food Safety Law and QCVN 12-1:2011/BYT, QCVN 12-4:2015/BYT, all packaging and utensils in direct contact with food must be tested and declared compliant with State regulations before being launched on the market.

2. How long does it take to get test results?

Usually 5 - 10 working days, depending on the number of samples and parameters required by the business.

3. How are testing costs calculated?

Costs depend on the product type, number of parameters to test, and quantity of samples. VNTEST is committed to providing clear, transparent, competitive quotes with no additional hidden costs during execution.