EU Changes Food Contact Plastics Regulations
EU makes significant changes to regulations relating to food contact plastics. These will begin to come into effect on September 14, 2016.
- (1888PressRelease) September 17, 2016 - On August 25, 2016, the European Union (EU) issued (EU) 2016/1416, making significant changes to its regulations regarding 'Food Contact Plastics'. The new regulation amends the previous regulation, (EU) 10/2011.
Modifications include:
• Amending and expanding the list of authorised substances
• Assigning food simulants for migration tests for 'fresh or chilled fruit' and 'fresh or chilled vegetables' (Annex III, point 3, Table 2 'Food category specific assignment of food simulants')
• Expanding the list of heavy metals to include aluminium for specific migration
• Providing a new definition for 'hot-fill'
• Selecting simulants, and conditions for temperature and time
• Strengthening the specific migration of zinc
Regulation (EU) 2016/1416 will become effective on September 14, 2016, with the exception of the provisions pertaining to migration limits for aluminium and zinc, and the assigning of food simulants for migration tests for 'fresh or chilled fruit' and 'fresh or chilled vegetables'. These will become effective on September 14, 2018.
The new regulation includes a provision for the continued sale of food contact plastics complying with (EU) 10/2011. According to the amendment, these can still be placed in the market until September 14, 2017 and may remain on the market until stocks are exhausted.
SGS Food Contact Testing Services
SGS's global team of technical experts offer analytical testing and consultancy services for plastic and non-plastic materials intended to come into contact with foodstuffs. They work to ensure that your products meet the appropriate regulations for food contact materials and pave the way for compliance. From overall migration tests to expert advice on emerging regulations and compliance issues and documentation review, SGS is the partner to trust. Learn more about SGS's Food Contact Testing Services (www.sgs.com/en/consumer-goods-retail/hardgoods/home-furnishings-and-houseware/testing/food-contact-tests)
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