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FDA vs LFGB: 5 Critical Differences for Food Tinplate Cans

FDA vs LFGB: 5 Critical Differences for Food Tinplate Cans

2025-07-30

Introduction: Understanding the gap between U.S. FDA and EU LFGB standards is crucial to avoid market entry delays.

Key Differences:

Migration Limits: FDA sets specific limits for BPA (0.5ppm), while LFGB prohibits BPA entirely in children’s food packaging.

Testing Methods: FDA requires 10-day migration tests at 40°C; LFGB uses 10-day tests at 60°C (stricter for high-temperature products).

Labeling: LFGB mandates "CE" marking and German-language safety instructions; FDA requires "FDA Compliant" and English warnings.

Inner Coatings: FDA accepts epoxy phenolic coatings; LFGB requires additional testing for bisphenol A diglycidyl ether (BADGE).

Renewal Cycles: FDA certifications are valid indefinitely; LFGB requires annual revalidation.

Actionable Advice: Choose dual-compliant coatings (e.g., our EP-300 coating meets both standards) to avoid rework.