Importing drinkware means proving it's safe for food contact. But buyers are often handed a stack of certificate names with no explanation. Here's what FDA, LFGB, EU 1935/2004, California Prop 65, and GRS actually mean, and which ones your market requires.
FDA (United States)
The US FDA standard (21 CFR) governs food-contact materials. For stainless steel and plastic drinkware sold in the US, FDA compliance is the baseline. It tests that materials don't leach harmful substances into your drink.
LFGB (Germany / EU)
LFGB is Germany's food-safety standard — stricter than the general EU rule and widely treated as a premium benchmark across Europe. If you sell into Germany or want a strong EU compliance signal, ask for LFGB.
EU Regulation 1935/2004
This is the framework regulation for all food-contact materials sold in the European Union. It's the EU baseline; LFGB sits on top of it for the German market.
California Prop 65 (USA)
California's Proposition 65 requires warnings about specific chemicals. For drinkware sold into California — effectively, the whole US market — Prop 65 compliance avoids costly legal exposure.
GRS (Recycled Materials)
The Global Recycled Standard certifies recycled content and a responsible supply chain. If your brand is positioned on sustainability, GRS substantiates recycled-material claims credibly.
Which Certifications Do You Need?
- USA: FDA + California Prop 65
- EU general: EU 1935/2004
- Germany / premium EU: LFGB
- Sustainability claims: GRS
Jupeng holds all of these and provides the test reports up front. Download our certifications — no "we'll send it later."
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Written by the Jupeng Drinkware team — Yongkang, Zhejiang, China. Manufacturing drinkware since 1998. Contact Beyond: [email protected] | WhatsApp +86 156 5791 8881