The work aims to support export business of food contact materials in China and provide a reference for relevant departments in China to better carry out safety management. The legislative system, laws and regulations contents and regulatory requirements of food contact materials in Germany were concluded, summarized, and compared with those in China. The study showed that both legislative system and supervision mechanism were comprehensive for food contact materials in Germany. In particular, it was forward-looking, innovative and scientific in the formulation of new regulations, the refinement of material categories and the setting of indicators, covering materials such as printing ink, paper, rubber and silicone rubber. The unique regulations and supervision requirements of Germany, on the one hand, pose more stringent challenges on exports to Germany and, on the other hand, provide a reference for establishment of sound legislation of food contact materials in China.