Legislation on specific materials

Ceramics

Directive 84/500/EEC :

• Sets migration limits for cadmium and lead which might be released from decoration and/or glazing;
• Gives the analytical method determining the migration of these substances.

Regenerated cellulose film

Directive 2007/42/EC :

• Lists authorised substances and conditions for their use;
• Includes provisions for plastic coated regenerated cellulose film.

Recycled plastic materials

Regulation EC 282/2008 :

• Sets requirements for recycled plastics to be used in food contact materials; and
• Introduces an authorisation procedure of recycling processes used in the manufacture of recycled plastics for food contact use.

Active and intelligent materials and articles

Regulation EC 450/2009:

• Adds requirements to Regulation EC 1935/2004 for their safe use;
• Introduces an authorisation scheme for substances used for active and intelligent functions in food contact materials.

Plastics

As of 1 May 2011, Regulation EU/10/2011 sets the rules for plastic food contact materials are regulated by consolidating 14 directives of EU regulation on plastics.

As of 1 April 2011, Regulation EU 321/2011 sets the rules for using Bishenol A in plastic infant feeding bottles.

Regulation EU 1282/2011 adds new substances and amends restrictions and specifications of already authorised substances in the Union list.

What does the Regulation cover?

• Printed or coated plastic materials and articles;
• Printed or coated plastic multi-layer materials and articles held together by adhesives or other;
• Plastic layers or coatings forming gaskets in caps and closures that make a set of 2 or more layers of different types of materials;
• Plastic layers in multi-material, multi-layer materials and articles.

What rules does the Regulation set?

• List of authorised monomers and additives for use in plastics manufacture;
• Restrictions and specification for authorised substances including specific migration limits;
• Rules on non-intentionally added substances i.e. impurities and reaction products;
• Overall migration limit;
• Rules on compliance especially migration testing, listing simulants, testing conditions;
• The concept of functional barrier;
• Authorisation for nano-materials before use;
• Declaration of compliance and supporting documentation.

What does the Regulation replace ?

What does the Regulation consolidate ?

What does the Regulation repeal ?