What certifications does food safe eva foam roll have for export?
When international buyers inquire about "food safe" eva foam roll, they are typically looking for EVA foam that is non‑toxic, odorless, free of heavy metals and phthalates, and suitable for indirect food contact applications such as reusable ice packs, bottle neck seals, cushioning liners inside food gift boxes, or food‑processing equipment gaskets. At Quanzhou WEFOAM Trading Co., Ltd—a subsidiary of the SANSD Group with over 45 years of foam industry expertise—our all‑purpose closed‑cell eva foam roll (density 30–400 kg/m³, thickness 0.5–50 mm) can be formulated to meet food‑grade safety requirements. True food‑contact compliance is demonstrated through a combination of third‑party laboratory test reports and formal regulatory certifications that prove the absence of hazardous substances and, where applicable, conformity with food contact material regulations in the destination market.
EU Market Certifications – REACH, RoHS & EN71 for Non‑Toxic Assurance
For export to the European Union and the UK, the foundational compliance documents for a food‑safe eva foam roll are REACH(Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals) compliance declarations and RoHS (Restriction of Hazardous Substances) test reports, typically issued by accredited labs such as SGS, TÜV, or Intertek. These confirm that the EVA material contains no SVHC (Substances of Very High Concern), no lead, cadmium, mercury, or hexavalent chromium above permitted limits, and meets phthalate restrictions. In addition, EN71Part 3 (Migration of Certain Elements) testing is often required when the foam is used in food‑related children's products or promotional food packaging, verifying that heavy metal migration stays within safe thresholds. For buyers needing documentation that the foam is "food‑grade safe" in the sense of being non‑hazardous and suitable for indirect food contact, WEFOAM provides full SGS test reports showing compliance with REACH Annex XVII, RoHS Directive 2011/65/EU, and EN71‑3—all of which are standard export certifications we hold for our eva foam roll product lines.
US Market Requirements – FDA 21 CFR Compliance Declaration & Proposition 65
For shipments to the United States, food‑contact EVA materials are regulated under FDA 21 CFR §177.1350 (Ethylene‑Vinyl Acetate Copolymers), which governs total extractables and permissible additives in food‑contact plastics. While the FDA does not "certify" products per se, reputable suppliers provide a FDA Compliance / Food Contact Suitability Declaration supported by third‑party extraction testing from an accredited laboratory. WEFOAM can arrange SGS or TÜV testing to verify that our food‑grade eva foam roll meets FDA 21 CFR §177.1350 requirements for indirect food contact applications. Additionally, for California‑bound shipments, a Proposition 65 (California Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act) compliance statement confirming the absence of listed carcinogens and reproductive toxins above threshold levels is often requested. Providing these documents—FDA suitability declaration + Prop 65 clearance + REACH/RoHS/EN71 test reports—ensures smooth U.S. customs clearance and satisfies downstream brand‑owner audit requirements.
Factory Audits, GRS & Quality System Certifications That Support Food‑Grade Export
Beyond material‑specific test reports, wholesale buyers sourcing food‑safe eva foam roll also look for evidence of a controlled, audited manufacturing environment. WEFOAM's production facilities are ISO 9001 certified for quality management and have passed SMETA (Sedex Members Ethical Trade Audit) and GMP audits, demonstrating rigorous in‑process quality control, traceability of raw materials, and hygienic handling practices relevant to sensitive applications. For sustainability‑focused buyers, we also offer GRS (Global Recycled Standard) 4.0 certification on recycled‑content eva foam roll. Each production batch undergoes inline thickness tolerance checks (±0.1–0.3 mm) and hardness verification, with a certificate of analysis available upon request. For customers requiring food‑grade or "food‑safe formulation" eva foam roll, WEFOAM's technical team can review your target market regulations, recommend the appropriate formulation, and supply the complete dossier of export‑ready certifications—REACH/RoHS/EN71 SGS reports, FDA 21 CFR compliance declaration, Prop 65 statement, ISO 9001 & SMETA audit summaries—so your packaging or food‑equipment products clear customs with confidence.