Passed: How Our Silicone Baby Products Cleared Italy's Toughest EU Food Safety Tests — SGS Report Inside
Test Report No.: GZHL260602881601IP | Issued by: SGS-CSTC Standards Technical Services Co., Ltd. | Date: July 6, 2026 | Destination Market: Italy / European Union
In June 2026, WQ Silicone submitted a complete baby silicone feeding set — including a bib, bowl, spoon, cup, lid, straw, and container — for full compliance testing by SGS, one of the world's most recognized and trusted testing, inspection, and certification bodies. The products were developed for an Italian buyer, and were required to meet Italy's stringent food contact material regulations before entering the EU market.
The result: all tests passed. This blog post breaks down exactly what was tested, why it matters, and what it says about the quality of WQ Silicone's raw materials and manufacturing process.
Why Italy — and Why These Standards Are Especially Demanding
Italy applies one of the most rigorous food contact material regulatory frameworks in the European Union. In addition to the EU-wide baseline rules, products sold in Italy must comply with the Italian Ministerial Decree of 21 March 1973 and its subsequent amendments — a national framework that predates EU harmonization and imposes additional restrictions on materials, colorants, and migration limits.
This means that passing Italian food contact certification simultaneously demonstrates compliance with:
EU Regulation (EC) No 1935/2004 — the foundational EU law governing all materials in contact with food
EU Regulation (EU) No 10/2011 (as amended by (EU) 2025/351) — the specific plastics regulation governing migration limits
Italian Ministerial Decree 21/03/1973 — Italy's national food contact standards, including colorant migration and sensory requirements
EU Regulation (EU) 2024/3190 — the newest 2024 bisphenol regulation, one of the world's strictest bisphenol controls
For brands sourcing silicone products intended for the Italian or broader European market, obtaining this certification is not optional — it is a market access requirement. Many suppliers claim their products are "EU compliant," but fewer can produce an actual SGS test report showing the detailed migration results.
The Four Core Migration Tests: Why They Are the Hardest to Pass
Of all the tests in this report, the four migration-related tests are the most technically demanding — and the most revealing about a manufacturer's true material quality. Migration testing measures whether substances from the silicone material transfer into food under realistic conditions (simulated by contact with food simulants at defined temperatures and durations).
Many silicone products on the market fail migration testing not because of obvious defects, but because of substandard raw materials: peroxide-cured silicone instead of platinum-cured, unverified pigment compounds, or cheap fillers that release substances under heat and acid conditions. The following four tests specifically targeted these risks.
Migration Test 1: Overall Migration
Standard: EC 1935/2004 + Italian Ministerial Decree + EU 10/2011 (amended by EU 2025/351)
SGS Reference: CANHL26015790501
| Simulant | Represents | Test Condition | EU Limit | Our Result | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10% Ethanol (V/V) | Low-alcohol / watery foods | 40°C, 0.5 hr | 60 mg/kg | ND | ✅ Pass |
| 3% Acetic acid (W/V) | Acidic foods (fruit, tomato) | 70°C, 2 hrs | 60 mg/kg | ND | ✅ Pass |
| Rectified olive oil | Fatty foods (oils, dairy) | 70°C, 2 hrs | 60 mg/kg | 62→55→36 mg/kg (3 cycles) | ✅ Pass |
Migration Test 2: Specific Migration of Heavy Metals
Standard: EC 1935/2004 + EU 10/2011 | Method: ICP-OES/ICP-MS | Simulant: 3% Acetic acid, 70°C, 2 hrs
15 heavy metals tested — including arsenic, cadmium, mercury, lead, nickel, antimony, and more. Every result: Not Detected (ND) across all three migration cycles. Zero heavy metal migration confirmed.
Migration Test 3: Specific Migration of Primary Aromatic Amines (PAA)
Standard: EC 1935/2004 + EU 10/2011 | Method: LC-MS/MS
Over 50 individual PAA compounds screened — all carcinogen-associated, all regulated at "Not Detected" levels. Result: all 50+ compounds Not Detected across three migration cycles. This directly confirms the purity of our colorant supply chain.
Migration Test 4: Colorant Migration (Italian Ministerial Decree)
Standard: Italian Ministerial Decree 21/03/1973, Annex IV Sec. VII | Condition: 70°C, 2 hrs
| Simulant | Required | Our Result | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10% Ethanol | ≥ 95% | 99% | ✅ Pass |
| 3% Acetic acid | ≥ 95% | 99% | ✅ Pass |
| 50% Ethanol | ≥ 95% | 98% | ✅ Pass |
| Sunflower oil | ≥ 95% | 100% | ✅ Pass |
| Distilled water | ≥ 95% | 100% | ✅ Pass |
Additional Tests: Sensory, Bisphenols, REACH, Dishwasher, Microwave, Freezer
Sensory (odour & taste): Score 0/2.5 — no perceptible difference. Zero smell, zero taste transfer.
Bisphenols (EU 2024/3190): BPA, BPF, BPS, BPAF, TBBPA — all Not Detected at 1 μg/kg detection limit.
REACH PAHs & Total Lead: All 8 PAH compounds ND; Total Lead ND.
Dishwasher Safety (5 cycles): Grade A — no discoloration, cracking, or deformation.
Microwave Safety (EN 15284:2007): Handle surface temperature 37.1°C (limit: 60°C). Pass.
Freezer Safety (-20°C, 8 hrs): No cracking or color change. Pass.
WQ Silicone: EU-Ready, SGS-Verified
This report — SGS Report No. GZHL260602881601IP, issued July 6, 2026 — is our answer to buyers who ask: "How do we know your silicone is truly safe?" We don't ask you to trust our claims. We have SGS test it, and we share every number.
If you are sourcing silicone baby products, kitchenware, or feeding accessories for Italy, Germany, France, the UK, or any EU market, our products are documented, tested, and ready.
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