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Union List of Additives for Food Contact Materials

Additives approved for use in food contact plastics in the European Union are now in the Union List (earlier positive list)

Effective January 1, 2010 the list of additives approved for use in food-contact plastics in the European Union (EU) has been converted into a Positive List. With the new European regulation (EU) 10/2011 in place, as of May 1st 2011, this Positive List has become the Union List. Only plastics additives which are included in the Union List may be used in the manufacturing of plastic materials and articles intended to come into direct contact with food. For some additives a Specific Migration Limit (SML) is valid.

Intertek experts have extensive experience in both interpreting the appropriate international and national legislation and providing test data in accordance with these standards.

Additionally, all plastic materials and articles intended to be placed in contact with foodstuffs shall be accompanied by a written Declaration of Compliance (DoC) at all marketing stages other than the retail stage.

Relevant links on Food Contact Regulations and Intertek Packaging Services

to see how Intertek can help your organization with Union List of Additives for Food Contact Materials.