(Germany) Food, Commodities, and Feed Code (LFGB)

This regulation is the most important basic legal document in Germany's food hygiene management and serves as a guideline and core for the formulation of other specific food hygiene laws and regulations. It applies to all food, animal feed, and commodities related to food on the German market. The LFGB makes comprehensive and fundamental provisions for various aspects of German food, and all food and commodities related to food on the German market must comply with its basic regulations. Sections LFGB§30 and LFGB§31 specifically address food contact materials.