GraceBoroIf you import glass kitchenware into the US or Europe, three acronyms decide whether your shipment clears customs and stays on the shelf: FDA, LFGB and SGS. Here is what each means for glass container importers and what documentation to require from your manufacturer.
FDA (United States)
The US Food and Drug Administration regulates food-contact materials under the Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act. For glass, the key concern is that the material is inert and does not leach harmful substances into food. Require a written FDA food-contact compliance statement from the manufacturer, supported by material test data. GraceBoro provides FDA documentation for the US market.
LFGB (Germany / European Union)
LFGB (Lebensmittel-, Bedarfsgegenstände- und Futtermittelgesetzbuch) is the German food-contact law and is widely treated as the strictest EU benchmark. It limits migration of heavy metals and other substances more tightly than the general EU framework regulation. For premium European retail, LFGB testing is often expected by buyers and retailers. GraceBoro supports LFGB documentation.
SGS (independent third-party testing)
SGS is a global testing, inspection and certification company. An SGS report gives you independent confirmation of material composition, heavy-metal limits and migration results — credibility that a supplier's self-declaration cannot match. Always ask for the original report, not a summary.
ISO 9001 (quality management)
ISO 9001 is not a food-safety certificate but a quality-management-system certification. It signals that the factory has documented, audited processes — which correlates with consistent compliance and fewer defects. GraceBoro products are ISO 9001 certified.
What to request from your supplier
- Certificates, not logos — ask for the actual PDF/document with the issuing body and date.
- Test reports with methodology — heavy-metal migration, thermal-shock, leachables.
- Market-specific statements — FDA for USA, LFGB for Europe, plus SGS for independent verification.
- Validity and renewal — confirm certificates are current, not expired.
Frequently asked questions
What is the minimum order quantity (MOQ)?
Our standard MOQ starts at 1,000 units per item, with flexible terms for mixed containers and custom OEM projects.
Do you offer OEM and private-label glass containers?
Yes. We provide full OEM / ODM private-label service: custom shapes, sizes, lid designs, logo printing, and retail packaging.
What certifications do your glass containers have?
All products are ISO 9001 certified; market-specific compliance includes FDA (USA), LFGB (Europe), and SGS testing.
What are your production lead times?
Standard items ship in 15–25 days; custom OEM orders typically take 25–35 days after confirmation.