Certipedia – TÜV Rheinland Database for all Tested and Certified Products, Services and Organizations.

How You Benefit From TÜV Rheinland Expertise

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  • One Interface for Global FCM Compliance

    A single point of coordination for testing, auditing, and certification across 45+ country-specific regulatory frameworks – no need to manage multiple providers or track regulatory changes across jurisdictions independently.

  • Coverage Across the Full Product Lifecycle

    TÜV Rheinland supports FCM compliance from product design and raw material qualification through manufacturing, certification, and post-market monitoring.

  • Risk-Based, Cost-Effective Testing

    Smart clustering and risk-based test planning reduce unnecessary testing while maintaining the required compliance scope for each target market.

  • NIAS Screening Beyond Regulatory Lists

    Untargeted analytical screening identifies substances not covered by existing positive lists – an essential safeguard for complex formulations, recycled materials, and new packaging concepts.

  • Proof Certification That Builds Market Trust

    Four escalating certification tiers let manufacturers choose the level of verification that fits their product and market – all verifiable via Certipedia and QR code.

  • Microbiological Testing Alongside Chemical Analysis

    FCM compliance does not stop at chemistry. Dedicated microbiological laboratories in Germany, Vietnam, and China support challenge testing, hygienic design assessment, and the "Hygienic Properties" proof mark – coordinated alongside chemical and migration testing through a single interface.

Available Training Topics

FCM Legislation & Regulatory Framework

Key national and international regulations governing food contact materials, including EU Regulation (EC) No. 1935/2004, Regulation (EU) No. 10/2011, LFGB, and equivalent frameworks in China, Japan, and the US.

Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP)

Practical implementation of GMP in FCM production, covering EC No. 2023/2006, quality management systems, documentation, and process controls.

HACCP for Food Contact Materials

Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point methodology in the FCM context, including hazard identification, CCP definition, and monitoring procedures.

Compliance by Design

Integrating FCM compliance requirements into the product development process from the outset, reducing the risk of costly late-stage corrections.

DoC Management for Domestic & International Markets

Preparing, reviewing, and managing Declarations of Conformity for EU, US, and Asian market requirements, including supplier communication and documentation workflows.

NIAS & Toxicological Risk Assessment

Identification and evaluation of non-intentionally added substances, including screening methods, toxicological thresholds, and risk communication.

ISO 22000 & GMP Auditor Training

Qualification training for internal and supplier auditors, covering audit planning, execution, and reporting. Leads to TÜV Rheinland auditor qualification upon successful completion.

Sensory Testing, VOC Testing, & Packaging Safety

Sensory evaluation methods, volatile organic compound testing, and packaging safety assessment for quality assurance and laboratory teams.