EU regulations identify a few basic requirements for all food contact materials: Manufacture must follow good manufacturing practices (GMP) –Ingredients are known, raw materials are traceable, and products are produced with consistent quality. The FCM cannot change the food – The quality, color, ...
3.5 EPR regulations In Vietnam, EPR regulations regarding packaging, particularly FCM, are governed by the Environmental Protection Law and its subordinate regulations. The requirements under EPR are mandatory for FCM enterprises, focusing on two main aspects: food packaging’s recycling responsibility an...
FDA compliance for food contact materials requires materials to be: Created from approved raw materials, which are listed in the Code of Federal Regulations. Or: Created from materials approved through the Food Contact Notification system, described below. ...
In contrast to the Framework and GMP Regulations, which are the extent of harmonized EU legislation applicable to many types of FCMs, The Plastics Regulation (EU) No. 10/2011, establishes very specific requirements for the manufacture of plastic materials and articles intended to contact food. Sc...
Bailey, A., Batarseh, L., Begley, T., Twaroski, M., 2008. US FDA food contact materials regulations. In: Piringer, O., Baner, A. (Eds.), Plastics Packaging: Interactions with Food and Pharmaceuticals. WILEY-VCH, Weinheim, Germany, pp. 417e439....
Understanding FCM Regulations Food contact materials (FCM) refers to materials that are either intended to be brought into contact with food, are already in contact with food, or can reasonably be brought into contact with food or transfer their constituents to the food. The term also refers to...
Food contact regulations become increasingly more stringent in every country and region, in favour of the safety and health of the population and a sustainable development. The Authorities impart civil and penal liability upon manufacturers, importers and brand owners. Food contact materials shall not:...
Last year, a draft regulation on the use of bisphenol A varnishes and coatings in food contact was published, and regulation (EU) No 10 / 2011 on the use of bisphenol A in plastic food contact materials was revised. Now, the European Commission (EC) published its final Commission Regulatio...
Last year, a draft regulation on the use of bisphenol A varnishes and coatings in food contact was published, and regulation (EU) No 10 / 2011 on the use of bisphenol A in plastic food contact materials was revised. Now, the European Commission (EC) published its final Commission Regulatio...
Food Contact Materials and Articles(only for the materials applicable to the standard), relevant requirements of the declaration of compliance and relevant safety standards of food contact materials. As per the declaration of compliance provided by upstream and the safety analysis of its own production...