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Our commitment to compliance and safety extends to all stages of production, from the selection of materials to the manufacturing process. We maintain strict quality control standards to ensure that our stainless steel water bottles are of the highest quality, meet all relevant regulatory requirements, and offer a safe and reliable option for our customers.
Stainless Steel Bottles Industry: Standards and Regulations
Planning to import and sell stainless steel bottles? Here are the basics of certification you must know.Should you have any questions or require further information, please do not hesitate to contact us. We appreciate your trust in newwaterbottle.com and remain dedicated to providing you with exceptional stainless steel water bottles that comply with international standards
1. Food And Drug Administration (FDA) Regulations
The FDA is responsible for ensuring the safety and effectiveness of various products, including food and beverage containers like water bottles. FDA regulations encompass both the materials used in water bottles and their manufacturing processes. This includes setting standards for acceptable levels of specific chemicals, such as Bisphenol A (BPA), which is commonly used in plastic water bottle production. Furthermore, the FDA mandates that all materials used in water bottles must be safe for contact with food and beverages.
To regulate the presence of harmful substances within food contact materials, the FDA maintains the 21 CFR (Code of Federal Regulations Title 21). This regulation is regularly updated to encompass the latest information regarding potentially hazardous content, such as chemicals and heavy metals.
2. International Organization For Standardization (ISO) Standards:
ISO is a global organization responsible for creating and issuing standards across various industries, including the stainless steel bottle sector. ISO has introduced multiple standards concerning the quality and safety of water bottles. These standards include ISO 22000 for food safety management systems and ISO 9001 for quality management systems. They offer stainless steel bottle manufacturers guidance in ensuring the safety and high quality of their products.
3. California Proposition 65
Proposition 65 is a California state law that mandates companies to issue warnings on products containing chemicals recognized to cause cancer or reproductive harm. This regulation encompasses water bottles and a wide range of other items that may contain these chemicals. Consequently, many stainless steel water bottle manufacturers have opted to eliminate these substances from their products altogether to avoid the necessity of warning labels.
The California Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment (OEHHA) periodically updates the list of chemicals restricted under California Proposition 65, as they are known to cause cancer, reproductive harm, or other adverse effects on human health. It’s essential to note that Proposition 65 applies to all consumer products, not exclusively stainless steel bottles and other food contact materials.
Currently, Proposition 65 enumerates over 800 types of hazardous chemicals, starting from its inception in 1986. It mandates that all products sold within the state of California adhere to the specified limits on these restricted substances. It’s important to understand that Proposition 65 encompasses stainless steel bottles and various other consumer products.
4. European Union (EU) Regulations
The European Union (EU) has implemented regulations concerning materials and products that have contact with food, which also encompass stainless steel bottles. These regulations, specified in Regulation (EU) No. 10/2011, are designed to guarantee the safety and absence of harmful substances in the materials and products utilized in the production of stainless steel bottles. This regulation defines thresholds for the transfer of substances from materials and products into food and mandates that all materials and products intended for food contact undergo testing and certification before they can be marketed within the EU.
5. Bisphenol A Free Certification
Bisphenol A (BPA) is a chemical associated with various health issues, raising concerns among consumers about its presence in food and beverage containers. To address these concerns, numerous stainless steel bottle manufacturers provide BPA-free certification, assuring consumers that their products are devoid of BPA. Typically, this certification is granted by independent organizations dedicated to testing and certifying products. Opting for a stainless steel bottle with BPA-free certification offers consumers the confidence that the product is safe for containing food and beverages.
6.LFGB Certificate
LFGB stands for “Lebensmittel-, Bedarfsgegenstände- und Futtermittelgesetzbuch” in German, which translates to the Food, Commodities, and Feed Code. It is the German federal law that regulates food contact materials, commodities, and animal feed. LFGB sets safety standards and requirements for materials that come into contact with food, including kitchen utensils, cookware, packaging, and other food-related products.
Compliance with LFGB ensures that products meet specific safety and quality standards, particularly in terms of food safety. Many manufacturers of food-related products, including kitchenware and utensils, seek LFGB certification to demonstrate that their products are safe for food contact and meet German and European standards.
7.amfori BSCI
Amfori BSCI, formerly known as the Business Social Compliance Initiative (BSCI), is a leading global business-driven initiative that aims to improve social compliance and ethical conditions in global supply chains. It was founded in 2003 and is managed by Amfori, a Brussels-based international business association for sustainable trade.
Amfori BSCI focuses on supporting businesses and their suppliers in implementing ethical and socially responsible practices. The initiative offers a range of services, including auditing, training, and capacity building to help companies ensure that their supply chains adhere to fundamental social and environmental standards.
Key aspects covered by Amfori BSCI include labor rights, workplace conditions, environmental practices, and ethical business conduct. By promoting these standards and working with companies worldwide, Amfori BSCI aims to create a more sustainable and responsible global supply chain. Companies that join Amfori BSCI demonstrate their commitment to ethical and sustainable sourcing practices, which can enhance their reputation and demonstrate corporate social responsibility.
Recycled Materials Standards and Certification
Recycling environmentally friendly products, such as recycled stainless steel water bottles, recycled aluminum water bottles, etc., require GRS or RCS certification
1.Recycled Claim Standard (RCS)
The Recycled Claim Standard (RCS) is an international, voluntary standard that sets requirements for third-party. It is a chain of custody standard to track recycled raw materials through the supply chain. It uses the chain of custody requirements of the Content Claim Standard (CSS).
The Recycled Claim Standard is intended for use with any product that contains at least 5% Recycled Material. Each stage of production is required to be certified, beginning at the recycling stage and ending at the last seller in the final business-to-business transaction. Material Collection and Material Concentration sites are subject to self-declaration, document collection, and on-site visits.
The RCS standard is a single attribute certification and does not take into account social or environmental aspects of processing and manufacturing, quality, or legal compliance.
The goal of the RCS is to increase the use of Recycled materials in products and supply chains.
– Alignment of Recycled definitions across multiple applications.
– Tracking and tracing Recycled input materials.
– Providing customers (both brands and consumers) with a tool to make informed decisions.
– Providing assurance that materials in the final product are actually recycled and processed more sustainably.
2.Global Recycled Standard (GRS)
The Global Recycled Standard (GRS) is a voluntary product standard for tracking and verifying the content of recycled materials in a final product. The standard applies to the full supply chain and addresses traceability, environmental principles, social requirements, chemical content and labeling. GRS covers processing, manufacturing, packaging, labeling, trading and distribution of all products made with a minimum of 20% recycled material. It also sets requirements for third-party certification of recycled content, chain of custody, social and environmental practices, and chemical restrictions.
The standard supports companies looking to verify the recycled content of their products as well as responsible social, environmental and chemical practices in the production of these products. Although the GRS is owned by Textile Exchange, the range of products is not limited to textiles and can include any type of product containing recycled content materials.
The desired effect of GRS is to provide brands with a tool for more accurate labeling, to encourage innovation in the use of reclaimed materials, to establish more transparency in the supply chain, and to provide better information to consumers.
The goal of GRS is to increase use of Recycled materials in products and reduce or eliminate the harm caused by its production.
F.A.Q.
Can you provide these certifications for free?
Some certifications, including factory, product, and material certifications, are provided free of charge, but due to our extensive product variety, certain products may incur additional costs for certification.
Does the fact that a particular water bottle does not have the relevant certification mean that it cannot pass this certification?
No, this does not mean that this product does not meet the certification.
How does Amazon check product compliance?
Before you set out selling your stainless steel bottles on Amazon, prepare all required lab test reports, certificates, product photos, and invoices upon Amazon’s request, which might come at any time. As such, it’s essential to get your product lab tested before you list products.
Can I view the certification documents?
You can also email us to request the relevant certification report. We will be happy to help you with any questions you may have.
How Much Does the Test Cost?
Different test certifications have different prices. Even the same test has different prices in different countries. Please email us to request a test quote.