What Safety Certifications Can Haers Provide?

Many of our clients often ask which safety certifications Haers can provide for our drinkware products. To meet diverse international market requirements, we regularly provide FDA, LFGB, BSCI, and REACH certifications. These certifications ensure that our products not only comply with global food contact regulations but also demonstrate responsible manufacturing practices, giving both brands and end consumers confidence in the quality and safety of our cups and tumblers.

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Haers Certification Overview

We offer a comprehensive range of certifications and qualifications to meet the diverse needs of international buyers and brand clients. These certifications can be grouped into four main categories:

Internationally Recognized Certifications – These are the most commonly used and widely recognized by global markets, and they are also the ones clients most frequently inquire about. Examples include FDA, LFGB, REACH, and BSCI, which cover product safety, chemical compliance, and social responsibility in manufacturing.

Environmental and Green Energy Certifications – To support sustainability and eco-conscious initiatives, Haers holds certifications such as FSC, greenhouse gas verification, carbon footprint assessment, and RCS (Responsible Certified Supply). These demonstrate our commitment to environmentally responsible production.

Management System Certifications – Wemaintain structured operational and quality systems, backed by certifications in areas such as environmental management systems, quality management systems, and occupational health and safety management systems. These ensure consistent production quality, workplace safety, and sustainable practices. Thougu clients will not ask about these, they are the regulations and willing to quality control our products and protect our staff.

Design Rewards– For innovation and product excellence, Haers has earned design-related awards for some certain production, including the Red Dot Design Award and other design achievement recognitions. These highlight our capabilities in creating aesthetically appealing and market-ready drinkware.

By offering certifications across these categories, we provide clients not only with compliant and safe products but also with a range of options to support sustainability, quality assurance, and design excellence. Clients can select certifications relevant to their target markets or specific business goals, and Haers can assist in providing the necessary documentation or supporting the process to obtain additional certifications when required.

Internationally Recognized Certifications

Below are the universally recognized certifications we can provide.

1 FDA (United States)

The FDA (Food and Drug Administration) is the primary regulatory body in the U.S. overseeing materials that come into contact with food. For drinkware, this includes stainless steel cups, plastic bottles, lids, and silicone components. Obtaining FDA compliance ensures that products meet strict safety standards and are safe for everyday use. For international buyers and e-commerce sellers, having FDA-certified products helps reduce inspection and clearance issues, provides platform compliance for marketplaces like Amazon, and increases consumer confidence.

At Haers, we support FDA compliance through careful material selection, controlled production processes, and by providing batch-specific testing reports when needed. This approach ensures that each product leaving our factory meets the FDA’s safety requirements.

2. LFGB (Germany / EU)

The LFGB (Lebensmittel-, Bedarfsgegenstände- und Futtermittelgesetzbuch) standard is widely recognized across Europe, particularly in Germany. Compared to other regulations, LFGB testing is often more stringent, covering migration limits, toxicological requirements, and product safety for children and adults. Products such as stainless steel tumblers, plastic bottles, and silicone lids all fall under this standard.

By providing LFGB-certified products, Haers helps brands meet the expectations of European customers, comply with high-end retail requirements, and gain approval for children’s or gift markets. Our process includes testing each material and component, as well as the assembled product, to ensure full LFGB compliance.

3. REACH (EU Chemical Compliance)

REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals) regulates the use of chemical substances within the European Union. For drinkware, this typically applies to coatings, inks, plastics, and silicone components. REACH focuses on limiting harmful substances, including heavy metals and substances of very high concern (SVHC).

Haers ensures REACH compliance by controlling materials from the source, monitoring surface treatments and printing processes, and keeping documentation ready for customer verification. This ensures that products not only meet safety standards but also satisfy the chemical regulations required for EU distribution.

BSCI (Social Responsibility Audit)

While product safety is crucial, responsible manufacturing practices are equally important. BSCI (Business Social Compliance Initiative) audits evaluate labor conditions, factory management systems, and social responsibility practices. For international brands, retailers, and corporate clients, BSCI compliance demonstrates ethical sourcing and sustainable production practices.

Haers has long maintained BSCI-certified facilities, ensuring that our factories meet international social responsibility standards. This provides clients with confidence that their supply chain is both safe and socially responsible.

Regional Food Safety Standards Brands Need

Different markets have specific safety requirements for food contact products. The following provides a brief overview of the key regions and their typical regulatory expectations.

United States

Primary standard: FDA for all food contact materials
Additional requirements: CPSIA for children’s products, California Proposition 65 warnings for certain substances
Common for e-commerce platforms like Amazon to request compliance documentation

Europe / Germany

Primary standards: LFGB + REACH
LFGB focuses on migration limits and toxicological safety; REACH addresses chemical substance control (e.g., heavy metals, SVHC)
Some European brands also consider EN standards for additional quality assurance

Japan

Governed by the Food Sanitation Act
Focus on migration testing for plastics, coatings, and inks used in drinkware

South Korea

MFDS regulations ensure materials are safe for daily food contact use

Middle East

Saudi Arabia: SFDA certification, often aligned with FDA or LFGB/REACH standards
UAE / Dubai: Products must meet GSO specifications for food contact materials

India

FSSAI regulations govern food contact materials
BIS IS 15061:2002 applies to plastic containers
Imported products usually require FDA or LFGB reports to demonstrate compliance

Other Southeast Asian / Asian countries

Many accept international certifications such as FDA, LFGB, or REACH

Some countries may have local testing requirements, but international standards are generally sufficient

While Haers can provide the internationally recognized certifications,it is ultimately up to the client to determine which certifications are necessary for their specific markets. Clients can communicate their target market requirements with us, and we will discuss on how to get the requested certifications if we haven’t applied before.

What else can Haers provide?

Beyond the commonly used food safety and factory certifications mentioned earlier—FDA, LFGB, REACH, and BSCI—We can provide a wide range of additional certifications to support clients’ market and branding needs. These include carbon footprint verification, RCS (Responsible Certified Supply), Red Dot Design Award, environmental management, quality management, greenhouse gas verification, and CNAS-accredited laboratory testing, among others.

Clients can request these certifications based on the requirements of your target markets. In many cases, we can also assist in obtaining specific certifications, helping brands align your products with regulatory, sustainability, or design standards. This flexible approach ensures that we not only provide compliant and high-quality drinkware but also support customers in demonstrating environmental responsibility, design excellence, and overall product credibility.

Final Word

Safety certifications are not just regulatory requirements—they are the foundation for brand trust and successful market entry. Haers provides a wide range of internationally recognized certifications, including FDA, LFGB, REACH, and BSCI, as well as additional qualifications in sustainability, management systems, and design.

If you are planning to launch drinkware products in your target market or want to ensure your products meet international safety, quality, and environmental standards, contact us today. We can provide the relevant certifications you need or support you in obtaining additional qualifications to align with your market requirements. Let us help you bring safe, compliant, and market-ready products to your customers with confidence.