What Is the German LFGB Symbol?

The LFGB symbol refers to Germany's Lebensmittel-, Bedarfsgegenstände- und Futtermittelgesetzbuch (LFGB), the German Food and Feed Code. It is commonly associated with products and materials intended to come into contact with food.

Unlike the EU glass and fork symbol, this specific LFGB marking is not a general mandatory food contact symbol required by the LFGB. Its presence should therefore not be interpreted as proof that a product is legally compliant or officially certified under the LFGB.

Which Products Is the LFGB Symbol Used For?

The LFGB symbol may be found on food contact products marketed in Germany, including kitchen utensils, cookware, tableware, food storage containers and other articles intended to come into contact with food.

Products placed on the German market must comply with the applicable EU and German food contact requirements regardless of whether the LFGB symbol is displayed.

Do I Need the LFGB Symbol in Germany?

No. There is no general requirement to display this LFGB symbol on food contact products sold in Germany.

Where identification of a product's food-contact purpose is legally required, the relevant requirement generally comes from Regulation (EC) No 1935/2004. Depending on the product, this can be satisfied by the EU glass and fork symbol or appropriate wording such as “for food contact”.

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