SGS Certified: LianShang Stainless Steel Passes EU Food Contact Safety Test — What Saudi SASO Tightening Means for Importers

LianShang Hardware's stainless steel products have passed SGS third-party testing under EU Regulation EC 1935/2004, with all 18 heavy metal elements reported as Not Detected. As Saudi SASO authorities intensify cross-verification of food contact material safety reports, here is what importers need to know.

Our SGS Test Report

In October 2024, LianShang Hardware submitted our stainless steel Turkish coffee pots for third-party laboratory testing at SGS Guangzhou Branch — one of the world's most recognized testing, inspection, and certification organizations.

Test Report No.: GZHL241004331601CW

Issued by: SGS-CSTC Co., Ltd, Guangzhou Branch

Date: October 17, 2024

Overall Rating: PASS

Test Standard: EU Regulation EC 1935/2004

The test was conducted under EU Regulation (EC) No 1935/2004 — the European Parliament's framework for all materials and articles intended to come into contact with food — combined with the EDQM Technical Guide on Metals and Alloys (2nd Edition, 2024), the most current standard for food-contact metalware.

Test methodology followed EN 13130-1:2004 using ICP-OES and ICP-MS analysis.

Test Conditions: Real-World Simulation

The test simulated actual food contact conditions:

Both first+second migration and third migration cycles were tested.

Results: All 18 Heavy Metals — Not Detected

Every element tested returned ND (Not Detected) — below the reporting limit — across both migration cycles:

Why This Matters Now: FCM Inspections Are Tightening

Saudi Arabia (SASO): Saudi Customs has recently intensified cross-verification of kitchen cookware imports. Authorities now routinely cross-check SASO product certification against independent food-grade safety testing reports. Importers without proper FCM documentation face port clearance delays, product recalls, and loss of SASO certification.

European Union: Under EC 1935/2004, all food contact materials sold in Europe must demonstrate they do not transfer harmful substances to food. Our SGS report provides direct documented proof — not just a supplier declaration.

United States (FDA): FDA regulations under 21 CFR govern food contact surfaces. Our SGS heavy metal results align with FDA safety thresholds for commercial cookware.

What Importers Should Require From Their Supplier

LianShang Hardware provides our SGS test documentation to qualified wholesale buyers on request.

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