The boundary of melamine tableware materials and safe use
Different materials may be used for melamine tableware and melamine household goods, and food contact properties, temperature resistance range and usage methods cannot be applied to each other. When purchasing and using, the specific product label, description and corresponding testing data shall prevail.
Shall tableware products mainly use melamine formaldehyde resin (MF) materials; some household trays, fruit trays and other household goods will use A1/A3 materials. A1/A3 household items should not be used as MF cutlery.
What is the difference between MF melamine tableware and A1/A3 household goods?
MF melamine tableware
Tableware products using melamine formaldehyde resin (MF), product information can also be expressed as A5 melamine molding compound. Whether it is applicable to food contact, corresponding implementation standards and conditions of use shall be subject to the single product label and applicable test report.
A1/A3 household tray and fruit plate
Some household trays, fruit trays and other household goods use A1/A3 materials, which can be used for holding or displaying fruits and snacks at room temperature, but not for hot food or tableware.
Some A1/A3 household goods labels will indicate tips such as temperature resistance of 80 ℃ and "use at normal temperature, do not use as tableware. Temperature resistance information is not equivalent to food contact or hot food use license, should still be used in accordance with the specific product label.
Can melamine tableware be placed in a microwave, oven or steaming cabinet?
You can't. The melamine tableware is used for serving and serving. It is not used for heating and cooking food in a microwave or oven, nor is it recommended for high-temperature cooking or high-temperature disinfection. Food should be heated in suitable cooking utensils before being transferred to melamine tableware.
Food with high temperature, strong acidity, high oil content or strong alkalinity should be avoided for a long time. Just out of the pot of high-temperature fried food should be properly cooled before loading. The specific temperature and contact conditions are subject to the item label and applicable test data.
How to clean and daily check melamine tableware?
Use a gentle cleaning method
It is recommended to use neutral dishwashing detergent and soft sponge or cloth to avoid steel wool, frosted cleaning tools, bleach and strong corrosive chemicals.
Dishwasher applicability confirmed by single product
There is no uniform commitment that all melamine tableware is suitable for dishwashers. Special colors, matte finish, or other surface finish products may require separate verification of labels, product descriptions, and applicable test data.
Discontinue use when there is obvious damage.
When the product has cracks, notches, obvious deformation, serious scratches, surface wear, color falling off, obvious discoloration, yellowing or blackening, it should be stopped and replaced in time.
How to judge the material and use from the product label?
Shall's domestic product labels are marked with product numbers, product names, specifications, materials, executive standards, production information, enterprise information, use warnings, bar codes, etc. according to specific products.
Some MF tableware labels are equipped with the two-dimensional code of "melamine tableware conformity declaration" managed by the company, which provides materials, implementation standards and conformity information inquiry portal for corresponding products. A1/A3 household goods will be marked according to the purpose of normal temperature use, do not be used as tableware and other reminders.
Products with the same appearance style may also use different materials, so they cannot be judged only by color, color or feel. When purchasing, check the specific item number, label and corresponding information.
FAQs on Materials and Safe Use
Are all products MF melamine tableware?
It's not. Tableware products use MF materials; some household trays, fruit trays and other household goods will use A1/A3 materials. The use and instructions of the two types of products are different.
A1/A3 fruit plate can hold what?
Can be used in accordance with the label at room temperature fruit, snacks or display, not for hot food, not as tableware use.
Can melamine tableware hold fried food just out of the pan?
It is recommended to cool down before loading the plate, and avoid prolonged exposure to high temperature, high fat food. The specific requirements are subject to the single product label and applicable test data.
Can you provide materials or testing information according to the target market?
According to the specific product, customer requirements and target market, check the applicable product label, material description and third-party testing information.
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