BfR XV vs. FDA 21 CFR 177.2600: A Technical Comparison for Food-Grade Silicone

When specifying silicone elastomers for food contact applications, understanding the differences between European (BfR Recommendation XV) and U.S. (FDA 21 CFR 177.2600) standards is critical for compliance, material selection, and global market access. While both standards aim to prevent harmful chemical migration into food, they differ significantly in jurisdiction, testing methodologies, extraction limits, and curing […]