At STC, we offer comprehensive food contact materials testing services to assist manufacturers, suppliers and retailers ensure that products comply with relevant food contact material regulations in countries such as Europe, United States, China and Japan. We also offer quality and performance testing services to verify products claims and technical analysis for product improvements to meet industry standards and consumer expectations.
STC is the only testing laboratory in Hong Kong working in collaboration with industry leading laboratory LUCIDEON to provide reliable and specialized ceramic testing and cookware testing services.
Ceramic Testing
- Metal Release (EU 84/500/EC, 2005/31/EC; US FDA 7117.05, 7117.06)
- Thermal Shock (ASTM C554, BS EN 1183)
- Microwave Safe (ASTM C1607, BS EN 15284)
- Dishwasher Safe (ASTM C676, BS EN 12875)
- Metal Marking
Cookware Testing (BS EN 12983)
- Thermal Hazard
- Heat Resistance
- Fatigue Resistance
- Torque Resistance
- Bending Strength
- Pencil Hardness Test for Coating
- Pouring
Plasticware Testing
- European Union Regulation (EU No. 10/2011)
- United States (FDA 21 CFR 170-190)
- Japan (Food Sanitation Law)
- China (GB 4806)
Cutlery Testing
- Cutlery for Preparation of Food (ISO 8442-1)
- Cutlery with Stainless Steel and Silver plating (ISO 8442-2)
- Table Cutlery with Non-metal Handles (BS 5577)
- Child-Use Cutlery and Feeding Utensils (BS EN 14372)
Glassware Testing
- Annealing and Temper Number (ASTM C148)
- Thermal Shock (ASTM C554, BS EN 1183)
Other Kitchenware & Food Contact Material Testing Items
- Insulated Container Testing (e.g. insulated water flask) BS EN 12546
- Ovenware Testing (BS EN 13834)
- Toughened Glass Panels Testing (BS 3193)
If you have any further question, please feel free contact us or visit our website: https://www.stc.group/en/contact