Food-grade certification is documentation that a material has been assessed against specified food-contact requirements. The applicable framework and permitted conditions depend on the material, market, product, and supporting documentation.
What an assessment may cover
- Migration limits. Testing can assess whether substances transfer from a material under defined conditions.
- Contact conditions. The assessment identifies the conditions and duration covered by the evidence.
- Material composition. The supporting documentation identifies the material and relevant components being assessed.
What the term does not establish on its own
- Use outside the documented conditions. A food-contact statement should not be extended beyond its supporting evidence.
- Resistance to every cleaning product. Food contact and care requirements are separate questions.
- Mechanical durability. Food-safety language does not establish product lifespan or impact resistance.
How Modu Drawer's PLA fits
Modu Drawer modules are made from food-safe PLA bioplastic. Public care guidance is limited to this: lift any module out, wipe with a damp cloth, and slide it back. Avoid soaking and hot liquids. No specific regulatory certification or temperature limit is claimed here.
For the FAQ-format breakdown, see are PLA bioplastic drawer organisers food-safe?.