Charcoal barbecue grill purchasing and inspection key points
1. Material thickness:
o The material thickness of the main components of the product is an important quality indicator.
o There are minimum material thickness requirements for different sizes of barbecue grills.
o The net weight of the product can be used as a direct criterion for quality inspection.
2. Slope test and trial burn test:
o Used to check product stability and safety.
o For example, in the grill net load test, the grill net is loaded with 1kg per square decimeter and placed on a 10-degree slope without tipping.
3. Metal surface treatment:
o Ensure that the product is not easy to rust and has a smooth surface with no obvious scratches.
o Food contact parts need to pass the food contact safety LFGB test.
4. Safety testing:
o Including stability test and air tightness test.
o For example, the gas tightness test for gas stoves requires a leakage of less than 0.07L/h at 150mbar air pressure.
5. Product functionality check:
o Check whether assembly, ignition, combustion and other functions are normal.
6. Physical and chemical performance testing:
o Including BTU measurement and wood moisture content testing.
7. Mechanical performance test:
o Load testing to ensure that the grill can withstand the expected weight.
8. CE certification:
o Products exported to the EU need to comply with the EN1860 standard, covering requirements for flame control, heat radiation, mechanical stability, material selection and combustion performance.
9. Marking and instructions for use:
o Products must be clearly labeled with product information, warnings and instructions for use.
CE marking test items
1. Stability and surface temperature tests:
o Ensure that the grill is stable to prevent tipping and scalding.
2. Design to prevent fire and food combustion:
o Prevents the grill from coming into contact with fuel to prevent fire and food burning.
3. safety and material design:
o Component surfaces must be smooth with no sharp edges and use safe materials.
4. Assembly and Handling:
o Components must be able to be assembled and disassembled safely.
5. Additional requirements for motorized grills:
o The design must ensure that there is no contact with hot surfaces when replacing batteries or rewinding.
6. Marking Requirements:
o Product packaging must be clearly labeled with product information and warnings.
7. Instructions for use:
o Include detailed information on how to use the product.
Main places of origin
Charcoal barbecue grills are mainly produced in several provinces in China, such as Guangdong Province, Zhejiang Province and Shandong Province, which have a mature manufacturing base and supply chain system.
Market Trends
Charcoal barbecue grills have a place among outdoor cooking equipment and the market demand continues to grow. Consumer demand for outdoor cooking and grilling is driving this market. Product trends include more versatile designs, higher energy efficiency, and environmentally friendly features.
By following these steps, you can ensure that you are sourcing charcoal grills that are of reliable quality, meet safety standards, and are able to meet market demand. At the same time, understanding the key origins and market trends is critical to developing an effective sourcing strategy and market entry plan.
