Why certifications decide where you can sell
Customs, retailers, and marketplaces each check product safety documentation. Food-contact silicone in Europe requires LFGB testing, while US markets commonly ask for FDA compliance. Selling silicone toys or baby products without the right reports can lead to customs holds, marketplace delisting, or even product recalls.
FDA: the US food-contact standard
FDA compliance for silicone covers migration limits for substances that could transfer to food. Suppliers typically provide a test report based on FDA 21 CFR 177.2600, which checks the rubber-like material used for repeated food-contact applications. Request the current report and verify the lab is accredited.
LFGB: the stricter German food standard
LFGB (German Food and Feed Code) is widely seen as stricter than FDA because it includes sensory testing for odor and taste, plus limits on specific migrants. Many European retailers require an LFGB report even when FDA reports exist. If your target market is the EU, make LFGB a mandatory requirement in your RFQ.
RoHS, REACH, and Prop 65
RoHS restricts hazardous substances in electronics, which matters for silicone parts used in devices. REACH is the EU regulation on chemicals and includes SVHC screening. California's Prop 65 requires warnings or compliance for certain chemicals. Ask your factory which reports they hold and which markets they have tested for recently.
How to verify a test report
Check that the report is issued by an independent accredited lab such as SGS, TUV, Intertek, or Bureau Veritas, and that it matches your exact product material and color, because pigments can contain different substances. Confirm the report date is recent, since formulations change. A serious factory will share full reports, not just a summary page.
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