Understanding The Cutting Board Certifications: FDA, LFGB, FSC

In today’s global food market, certifications such as FDA (US), LFGB (Germany) and FSC (Forest Stewardship Council) are more than just labels, they are signals of trust. For buyers, especially 

in the B2B kitchenware space, understanding these certifications can help make smart and compliany purchased. Let’s explore how each standard applies to cutting boards with real producy examples from our Acacia collection.

1. FDA Certification: Ensuring Safety for US Food Contact

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulates materials that come into contact with food. FDA-certified cutting boards must not leach harmful substances and must be safe for direct handling of food.

✅ Example:

Non-leaching Acacia Bread Cutting Board Made on Demand

With a non-toxic, FDA-compliant surface treatment, this cutting board is ideal for artisan bakeries and gourmet sandwich brands. Made on demand, it allows for custom sizes and branding while ensuring safety.

2. LFGB Certification: Europe’s Gold Standard

The LFGB (Food and Beverage Safety Code) is Germany’s food safety law, recognized across the EU. Its testing requirements are stricter than those of the FDA, and focus on taste and olfactory neutrality, toxicology, and migration testing.

✅ Example:

Flexible Design Acacia Snack Board for EU Food Safety Standards

This compact cutting board has passed the LFGB’s sensory and chemical compliance tests. It is widely used in snack product presentations and influencer packaging boxes for the European market.

3. FSC Certification: Forest Management and Sustainability

The Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) ensures that wood products are harvested in a responsible manner. FSC-certified cutting boards use acacia wood from sustainably managed forests,advocating ecological and ethical practices.

✅ Example:

Hygienic On-Demand Acacia BBQ Cutting Board

Designed for hygienic food areas, this cutting board combines sustainability and safety. It is used for environmentally conscious barbecue utensil packaging and catering.

4. Designed for Food Handling

Some products go beyond the usual certifications to incorporate hygienic design principles:

Custom Acacia Safe for Food Handling

This product is ergonomically designed for serving, with smooth corners and sealed edges to reduce the risk of contamination.

Flexible Design for Food Safety Acacia Vegetable Cutting Board

Flexible for a variety of tasks, this cutting board is ideal for clean-area slicing and storage—commonly used in salad bars and fresh food prep.

5. Emerging Compliance for Hot Applications

Microwave compatibility requires products to withstand heat without leaching or degrading:

Microwavable Engraved Acacia Prep Board

Tested for heat stability, this prep board is perfect for kitchens that preheat ingredients or use the microwave for partial cooking. Engravings enhance brand recognition without sacrificing functionality.

Certifications = Confidence

Whether FDA, LFGB, FSC, or microwave-safe, each certification sends a message to your customers that your products meet the highest safety, ethical, and performance standards. 

In a market full of ordinary wood boards, certified acacia wood products stand out - this is completely natural. This is also the guarantee we can provide to our customers and become the biggest supporter behind our customers

We have 16 years of production experience in this industry and have been supplying different customers in Europe, America and Asia, such as gift brands, kitchenware dealers, hotel proceurementetc. for more than ten years. We have absolute confidence to provide you with professional services, product solutions and after-sales, and even sales ideas. If you have any needs for wooden cutting  boards, please contact us.  Info@justwoodencuttingboard.com