Naucalpan Becomes Mexico’s First Laboratory Accredited for US FDA Food Contact Material Testing

Consumer CompactHardgoodsOct 09, 2025

Our state-of-the-art laboratory in Naucalpan de Juárez, Mexico, has expanded its accredited testing portfolio for food contact materials (FCMs) to include compliance with US Food and Drug Administration (US FDA) regulations. This milestone positions the site as the first accredited facility in Mexico authorized to test against FDA requirements.

FDA-compliant testing is essential to ensure that FCMs meet the strict safety, labeling and performance criteria required to access the US market. Products tested to these standards help reduce risks to public health, prevent harmful chemical migration, verify functional performance and strengthen consumer trust through quality and compliance.

With the latest scope expansion, our Naucalpan laboratory has become the first accredited facility in Mexico authorized to test materials, including paper, cardboard, olefin polymers and polymeric coatings and resins, under US FDA standards.

Clients also benefit from free sample collection, making the process more efficient and cost-effective.

Location: Naucalpan de Juárez, Mexico
Established: January 2025
Size: 500 sqm
Employees: 30

Products

This laboratory provides testing and certification services for national and international clients producing food contact materials such as:

Paper
Cardboard
Polymeric materials

Key services

From our Naucalpan FCM laboratory we offer accredited testing and certification services for safety, efficacy, stability and toxicity in accordance with the following US FDA standards:

FDA CFR 176.170 – Determination of the soluble extract in chloroform in paper and cardboard used as materials that come into contact with food
FDA 21 CFR 177.1520 – Determination of the soluble and extractable fraction in olefin polymers used as food contact material
FDA 21 CFR 175.300 – Determination of chloroform-soluble extract in polymeric coatings and resins used as food contact material

Accreditations

ISO/IEC 17025 accreditation demonstrates the highest standards of technical competence and quality management.

Furniture laboratory

In addition to FCM testing, our Naucalpan facility houses a state-of-the-art furniture laboratory offering comprehensive solutions for domestic, commercial, upholstered and outdoor furniture. The site is approved by the US Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) for ASTM F2057-23.

Strategic location

Located in a major industrial hub with close access to Mexico City, this laboratory is ideally positioned to support companies supplying furniture and FCMs, especially as businesses expand nearshoring operations.