Compendium of National Regulations for FCM - Vmk

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EUROPEAN COMMISSION
HEALTH & CONSUMER PROTECTION DIRECTORATE-GENERAL
Directorate E – Safety of the food chain
E3 – Chemicals, contaminants and pesticides
File:INT/REF_LEG+Compend (2008.03.28)
REFERENCES OF THE EUROPEAN AND
NATIONAL LEGISLATIONS
Working document
(Version updated 28 March 2008)
Introduction
In Part I and II of this document, relevant references of the EU Directives and Regulations are
mentioned. As regards the EU Directives you can find, in general, the references and the texts
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An overview of Sales Agents is also given in Part IV.
Part III is a compendium of national legislation on food contact materials and articles. This
document does not claim to be a complete compilation. It is based on information provided by
Member States to the Commission Services. Per Member State, the date of last update is
mentioned.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION ............................................................................................................................................................ 1
NOTE FOR THE READER:........................................................................................................................................... 1
FRAMEWORK REGULATION ............................................................................................................................................. 5
(EC) No 1935/2004..................................................................................................................................................... 5
Repealed:.................................................................................................................................................................... 5
89/109/EEC................................................................................................................................................................................5
80/590/EEC................................................................................................................................................................................5
76/893/EEC................................................................................................................................................................................5
GOOD MANUFACTURING PRACTICE REGULATION........................................................................................................... 5
(EC) No 2023/2006..................................................................................................................................................... 5
REGENERATED CELLULOSE FILM (CELLOPHANE)............................................................................................................ 6
2007/42/EC................................................................................................................................................................. 6
Repealed:.................................................................................................................................................................... 6
2004/14/EC ................................................................................................................................................................................6
93/111/EEC................................................................................................................................................................................6
93/10/EEC..................................................................................................................................................................................6
92/15/EEC..................................................................................................................................................................................6
86/388/EEC................................................................................................................................................................................6
83/229/EEC................................................................................................................................................................................6
CERAMICS ....................................................................................................................................................................... 7
2005/31/EC................................................................................................................................................................. 7
84/500/EEC ................................................................................................................................................................ 7
PLASTICS MATERIALS ...................................................................................................................................................... 7
2008/39/EC................................................................................................................................................................. 7
2007/19/EC................................................................................................................................................................. 7
2005/79/EC................................................................................................................................................................. 7
2004/19/EC................................................................................................................................................................. 7
2004/1/EC................................................................................................................................................................... 7
Corrigendum to 2002/72/EC ...................................................................................................................................... 7
2002/72/EC................................................................................................................................................................. 8
Repealed:.................................................................................................................................................................... 8
2002/17/EC ................................................................................................................................................................................8
2001/62/EC ................................................................................................................................................................................8
99/91/EC ....................................................................................................................................................................................8
96/11/EC ....................................................................................................................................................................................8
95/3/EC ......................................................................................................................................................................................8
93/9/EEC....................................................................................................................................................................................8
92/39/EEC..................................................................................................................................................................................8
90/128/EEC................................................................................................................................................................................8
RECYCLED PLASTIC MATERIALS AND ARTICLES .............................................................................................................. 9
(EC) 282/2008 ............................................................................................................................................................ 9
VINYL CHLORIDE ............................................................................................................................................................ 9
81/432/EEC ................................................................................................................................................................ 9
80/766/EEC ................................................................................................................................................................ 9
78/142/EEC ................................................................................................................................................................ 9
TRANSITIONAL MIGRATION LIMITS FOR PLASTICISERS IN GASKETS IN LIDS .................................................................... 9
(EC) No 372/2007....................................................................................................................................................... 9
MIGRATION TESTING....................................................................................................................................................... 9
97/48/EC..................................................................................................................................................................... 9
93/8/EEC .................................................................................................................................................................. 10
82/711/EEC .............................................................................................................................................................. 10
LIST OF SIMULANTS ....................................................................................................................................................... 10
85/572/EEC .............................................................................................................................................................. 10
BADGE, BFDGE, NOGE............................................................................................................................................. 10
(EC) No 1895/2005................................................................................................................................................... 10
Repealed:.................................................................................................................................................................. 10
2004/13/EC ..............................................................................................................................................................................10
2002/16/EC ..............................................................................................................................................................................10
2001/61/EC ..............................................................................................................................................................................10
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ELASTOMERS AND RUBBERS.......................................................................................................................................... 11
93/11/EEC ................................................................................................................................................................ 11
PART II: OTHER EU DIRECTIVES AND REGULATIONS RELATED TO FOOD CONTACT MATERIALS
.......................................................................................................................................................................................... 12
FOODSTUFFS AND FOOD CONTACT MATERIALS: CONTROL........................................................................................... 12
(EC) No 882/2004..................................................................................................................................................... 12
TIN IN CANNED FOODSTUFFS ......................................................................................................................................... 12
(EC) No 1881/2004................................................................................................................................................... 12
TIN IN CANNED FOODSTUFFS: CONTROL........................................................................................................................ 12
(EC) No 333/2007..................................................................................................................................................... 12
GENERAL FOOD LAW .................................................................................................................................................... 12
(EC) No 178/2002..................................................................................................................................................... 12
HYGIENE OF FOODSTUFFS.............................................................................................................................................. 12
(EC) No 852/2004..................................................................................................................................................... 12
MARKETING AND USE OF CERTAIN DANGEROUS SUBSTANCES AND PREPARATIONS ....................................................... 13
76/769/EEC .............................................................................................................................................................. 13
Marketing and use of certain dangerous substances and preparations: perfluorooctane sulfonates: 2006/122/EC .................13
Marketing and use of certain dangerous substances and preparations: Phtalates in toys and childcare articles 2005/84/EC...13
Marketing and use of certain dangerous substances and preparations: tin, PCP and cadmium: 1999/51/EC...........................13
PART III: REFERENCES OF NATIONAL LEGISLATION................................................................................... 14
Part III: .....................................................................................................................................................................................15
COMPENDIUM OF NATIONAL LEGISLATION ON FOOD CONTACT MATERIALS AND ARTICLES .....................15
AUSTRIA..................................................................................................................................................................... 16
BELGIUM.................................................................................................................................................................... 18
BULGARIA ................................................................................................................................................................. 19
CYPRUS....................................................................................................................................................................... 21
CZECH REPUBLIC..................................................................................................................................................... 23
DENMARK.................................................................................................................................................................. 25
ESTONIA..................................................................................................................................................................... 26
FINLAND..................................................................................................................................................................... 27
FRANCE ...................................................................................................................................................................... 29
GERMANY.................................................................................................................................................................. 32
GREECE....................................................................................................................................................................... 34
HUNGARY .................................................................................................................................................................. 36
IRELAND..................................................................................................................................................................... 38
ITALY .......................................................................................................................................................................... 39
LATVIA ....................................................................................................................................................................... 43
LITHUANIA ................................................................................................................................................................ 44
LUXEMBOURG.......................................................................................................................................................... 45
MALTA........................................................................................................................................................................ 46
THE NETHERLANDS................................................................................................................................................. 47
NORWAY .................................................................................................................................................................... 49
POLAND...................................................................................................................................................................... 50
PORTUGAL................................................................................................................................................................. 52
ROMANIA ................................................................................................................................................................... 54
SLOVAKIA.................................................................................................................................................................. 56
SLOVENIA .................................................................................................................................................................. 57
SPAIN........................................................................................................................................................................... 58
SWEDEN ..................................................................................................................................................................... 61
UNITED KINGDOM ................................................................................................................................................... 62
PART IV: SALES AGENTS ......................................................................................................................................... 65
PRIVACY STATEMENT.............................................................................................................................................. 67
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Part I: EUROPEAN DIRECTIVES AND REGULATIONS 4 of 67
Figure 1: Overview of Community legislation (last update 28/03/2008)
1935/2004/EC
Framework
2023/2006/EC
Good Manufacturing
practice
(applicable to all Food
Contact Materials)
2007/42/EC
Regenerated
Cellulose Film
84/500/EEC
Ceramics
Plastic Materials
+ Coatings
Elastomers and
Rubbers
2005/31/EC
1 st amendment
2002/72/EC
Monomers
Additives
78/142/EEC
Vinyl Chloride
372/2007/EC
Transitional migration
limits for plasticizers in
gaskets in lids
82/711/EEC
Migration Testing
(EC) 282/2008/EC
Recycled Plastics
1895/2005/EC
BADGE/BFDGE/N
OGE
93/11/EEC
Nitrosamines
2004/1/EC
1 st amendment
80/766/EEC
VC in PVC analysis
93/8/EEC
1 st amendment
85/572/EC
List of simulants
2004/19/EC
2 nd amendment
2005/79/EC
3 rd amendment
81/432/EEC
VC in food analysis
97/48/EC
2 nd amendment
2007/19/EC
4 th amendment
2008/39/EC
5 th amendment
Paper and Board
Glass
Active and intelligent
materials
Wood Cork Metals and alloys Textiles Adhesives Ion-exchange resins Printing inks Silicones Varnishes and
coatings
Waxes
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Framework Regulation
(EC) No 1935/2004
Regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council of 27 October 2004 on materials
and articles intended to come into contact with food and repealing Directives 80/590/EEC and
89/109/EEC
O.J. L338 of 13.11.2004, p.4
(Framework Regulation)
Repealed:
89/109/EEC
Council Directive of 21 December 1988 on the approximation of the laws of the Member
States relating to materials and articles intended to come into contact with foodstuffs.
O.J. L40, of 11.02.1989, p.38
Corrigendum O.J. N° L347 of 28.11.89, p.37
(Framework Directive repealed by Framework Regulation 1935/2004)
80/590/EEC
Commission Directive of 9 June 1980 determining the symbol that may accompany materials
and articles intended to come into contact with foodstuffs.
O.J. L151, of 19.06.1980, p.21
(Symbol for materials and articles, repealed by Framework Regulation (EC) No 1935/2004)
76/893/EEC
Council Directive of 23 November 1976 on the approximation of the laws of the Member
States relating to materials and articles intended to come into contact with foodstuffs.
O.J. L340, of 09.12.1976
(Old framework directive, repealed by Directive 89/109/EE)
Good Manufacturing Practice Regulation
(EC) No 2023/2006
Commission Regulation of 22 December 2006 on good manufacturing practice for materials and
articles intended to come into contact with food
O.J. L384 of 22.12.2006, p.75
(Good Manufacturing Practice)
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Regenerated Cellulose Film (Cellophane)
2007/42/EC
Commission Directive of 29 June 2007 relating to materials and articles made of regenerated
cellulose film intended to come into contact with foodstuffs
O.J. L 172, 30.6.2007, p 71.
(Regenerated Cellulose Film : codified version of 93/10/EEC and 2004/14/EC).
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Repealed:
2004/14/EC
Commission Directive of 29 January 2004 amending Directive 93/10/EEC relating to
materials and articles made of regenerated cellulose film intended to come into contact with
foodstuffs
O.J. L27 of 30.01.2004, p.48
(Regenerated Cellulose : 2 nd amendment to Directive 93/10/EEC, repealed by 2007/42/EC)
93/111/EEC
Commission Directive of 10 December 1993, amending Directive 93/10/EEC relating to
materials and articles made of regenerated cellulose film intended to come into contact with
foodstuffs.
O.J. L310 of 14.12.1993, p.41
(Regenerated Cellulose: 1 st amendment, repealed by 2007/42/EC)
93/10/EEC
Commission Directive of 15 March 1993 relating to materials and articles made of
regenerated cellulose film intended to come into contact with foodstuffs
O.J. L93, of 17.4.93, p.27
(Regenerated Cellulose: Codification of 83/229/EEC, repealed by 2007/42/EC)
92/15/EEC
Commission Directive of 11 March 1992, amending Council Directive 83/229/EEC on the
approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to materials and articles made of
regenerated cellulose film intended to come into contact with foodstuffs.
O.J. L102, of 16.04.1992, p.44
(Cellulose regenerated: 2nd Amendment, repealed by Directive 93/10/EEC)
86/388/EEC
Commission Directive of 23 July 1986, amending Council Directive 83/229/EEC on the
approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to materials and articles made of
regenerated cellulose film intended to come into contact with foodstuffs.
O.J. L228, of 14.08.1986, p.32
(Regenerated Cellulose: 1st Amendment, repealed byDirective 93/10/EEC)
83/229/EEC
Council Directive of 25 April 1983 on the approximation of the laws of the Member States
relating to materials and articles made of regenerated cellulose film intended to come into
contact with foodstuffs.
O.J. L123, of 11.05.1983, p.31
(Regenerated Cellulose, repealed by Directive 93/10/EEC)
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Ceramics
2005/31/EC
Commission Directive of 29 April 2005 amending Council Directive 84/500/EEC as regards a
declaration of compliance and performance criteria of the analytical method for ceramic
articles intended to come into contact with foodstuffs
O.J. L110 of 30.04.2005, p.36
(Ceramics – 1 st amendment)
84/500/EEC
Council Directive of 15 October 1984 on the approximation of the laws of the Member States
relating to ceramic articles intended to come into contact with foodstuffs.
O.J. L277, of 20.10.1984, p.12
(Ceramics)
Plastics materials
2008/39/EC
Commission Directive of 6 March 2008 amending Directive 2002/72/EC relating to plastic
materials and articles intended to come into contact with food
(Plastics: 5 th amendment to Directive 2002/72/EC)
2007/19/EC
Commission Directive of 2 April 2007 amending Directive 2002/72/EC relating to plastic materials
and articles intended to come into contact with food and Council Directive 85/572/EEC laying
down the list of simulants to be used for testing migration of constituents of plastic materials and
articles intended to come into contact with foodstuffs.
(Plastics: 4 th amendment to Directive 2002/72/EC)
2005/79/EC
Commission Directive of 18 November 2005 amending Directive 2002/72/EC relating to plastic
materials and articles intended to come into contact with food.
O.J. L302 of 19.11.2005, p.35
(Plastics: 3 rd amendment to Directive 2002/72/EC)
2004/19/EC
Commission Directive of 01 March 2004 amending Directive 2002/72/EC 2002 relating to
plastic materials and articles intended to come into contact with foodstuffs
O.J. L71 of 10.03.2004, p.8
(Plastics : 2 nd amendment to Directive 2002/72/EC)
2004/1/EC
Commission Directive of 6 January 2004 amending Directive 2002/72/EC as regards the
suspension of the use of azodicarbonamide as blowing agent
O.J. L7 of 13.01.2004, p.45
(Plastics : first amendment to Directive 2002/72/EC)
Corrigendum to 2002/72/EC
Corrigendum to Commission Directive 2002/72/EC of 6 August 2002 relating to plastic
materials and articles intended to come into contact with foodstuffs.
O.J. L39 of 13.02.2003, p.1
(Plastics : Codification of 90/128/EEC + 7 amendments)
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2002/72/EC
Commission Directive of 6 August 2002 relating to plastics materials and articles intended to
come into contact with foodstuffs.
O.J. L220 of 15.08.2002, p.18
(Plastics : Codification of 90/128/EEC + 7 amendments)
Repealed:
2002/17/EC
Commission Directive of 21 February 2002 amending Directive 90/128/EEC relating to
plastics materials and articles intended to come into contact with foodstuffs.
O.J. L58 of 28.02.2002, p.19
(Plastics : 7th amendment, repealed by Directive 2002/72/EC)
2001/62/EC
Commission Directive of 9 August 2001 amending Directive 90/128/EEC relating to plastics
materials and articles intended to come into contact with foodstuffs.
O.J. L221 of 17 August 2001, p.18
(Plastics: 6th amendment, repealed by Directive 2002/72/EC)
99/91/EC
Commission Directive of 23 November 1999, amending Directive 90/128/EEC relating to
plastics materials and articles intended to come into contact with foodstuffs.
O.J. L310 of 4 December 1999, p.41
(Plastics: 5th amendment, repealed by Directive 2002/72/EC)
96/11/EC
Commission Directive of 5 March 1996, amending Directive 90/128/EEC relating to plastics
materials and articles intended to come into contact with foodstuffs.
O.J. L61 of 12 March 1996, p.26
(Plastics: 4th amendment, repealed by Directive 2002/72/EC)
95/3/EC
Commission Directive of 14 February 1995, amending Directive 90/128/EEC relating to
plastics materials and articles intended to come into contact with foodstuffs.
O.J. L41 of 23 February 1995, p.44
(Plastics: 3 rd amendment, repealed by Directive 2002/72/EC)
93/9/EEC
Commission Directive of 15 March 1993 amending for the second time Directive 90/128/EEC
relating to plastics materials and articles intended to come in contact with foodstuffs
O.J. L90, of 14.4.93, p.26
(Plastics, 2nd Amendment, repealed by Directive 2002/72/EC)
92/39/EEC
Commission Directive of 14 May 1992, amending Directive 90/128/EEC concerning plastics
materials and articles intended to come into contact with foodstuffs.
O.J. L168, of 23.06.1992, p.21
(Plastics, Ist amendment, repealed by Directive 2002/72/EC)
90/128/EEC
Commission Directive of 23 February 1990 relating to plastics materials and articles intended
to come into contact with foodstuffs.
O.J. L75, of 21.03.1990, p.19

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(Plastics: general rules, repealed by Directive 2002/72/EC)
Corrigendum O.J. n° L349 of 13.12.1990, p.26
Recycled Plastic materials and articles
(EC) 282/2008
Commission Regulation of 27 March 2008 on Regulation on recycled plastic materials and
articles intended to come into contact with foods and amending Commission Regulation (EC)
No 2023/2006
O.J. L086, of 28.03/2008, p. 9
Vinyl Chloride
81/432/EEC
Commission Directive of 29 April 1981 laying down the Community method of analysis for
the official control of vinyl chloride released by materials and articles into foodstuffs.
O.J. L167, of 24.06.1981, p.6
(Plastics: Determination of VCM in foods)
80/766/EEC
Commission Directive of 8 July 1980 laying down the Community method of analysis for the
official control of the vinyl chloride monomer level in materials and articles which are
intended to come into contact with foodstuffs.
O.J. L213, of 16.08.1980, p.42
(Plastics: Determination of VCM in finished products)
78/142/EEC
Council Directive of 30 January 1978 on the approximation of the laws of the Member States
relating to materials and articles which contain vinyl chloride monomer and are intended to
come into contact with foodstuffs.
O.J. L44, of 15.02.1978, p.15
(Plastics: limits on vinyl chloride monomer (VCM))
Transitional Migration Limits for Plasticisers in gaskets in lids
(EC) No 372/2007
Commission Regulation of 2 April 2007 laying down transitional migration limits for plasticisers
in gaskets in lids intended to come into contact with foods.
OJ L 92, 3.4.2007, p. 9–12
(Regulation on Transitional Migration Limits applicable until Directive 2007/19/EC enters
into force.)
Corrigendum to 372/2007/EC: OJ L 97, 12.4.2007, p. 70
Migration Testing
97/48/EC
Commission Directive of 29 July 1997 amending for second time Council Directive
82/711/EEC laying down the basic rules necessary for testing migration of the constituents of
plastics materials and articles intended to come into contact with foodstuffs
O.J. L222, of 12.8.97, p 10
(Plastics: Basic rules for testing migration - 2nd amendment)
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93/8/EEC
Commission Directive of 15 March 1993 amending Council Directive 82/711/EEC laying
down the basic rules necessary for testing migration of the constituents of plastics materials
and articles intended to come into contact with foodstuffs
O.J. L90, of 14.4.93, p.22
(Plastics: Basic rules for testing migration - 1st amendment)
82/711/EEC
Council Directive of 18 October 1982 laying down the basic rules necessary for testing
migration of the constituents of plastic materials and articles intended to come into contact
with foodstuffs.
O.J. L297, of 23.10.1982, p.26
(Plastics: Basic rules for testing migration)
List of simulants
85/572/EEC
Council Directive of 19 December 1985 laying down the list of simulants to be used for
testing migration of constituents of plastic materials and articles intended to come into contact
with foodstuffs.
O.J. L372, of 31.12.1985, p.14
(Plastics: list of simulants for testing migration)
BADGE, BFDGE, NOGE
(EC) No 1895/2005
Commission Regulation of 18 November 2005 on the restriction of use of certain epoxy derivatives
in materials and articles intended to come into contact with food
O.J. L302 of 19.11.2005, p.28
(BADGE, BFDGE, NOGE)
Repealed:
2004/13/EC
Commission Directive of 29 January 2004 amending Directive 2002/16/EC on the use of
certain epoxy derivatives in materials and articles intended to come into contact with
foodstuffs
O.J. L27 of 30.01.2004, p.46
(BADGE, BFDGE, NOGE : first amendment to Directive 2002/16/EC; repealed by Regulation
(EC) No 1895/2005 )
2002/16/EC
Commission Directive of 20 February 2002 on the use of certain epoxy derivatives in
materials and articles intended to come into contact with foodstuffs.
O.J. L51 of 22.02.2002, p.27
(BADGE/BFDGE/NOGE, repealed by Regulation (EC) 1895/2005)
2001/61/EC
Commission Directive of 8 August 2001 on the use of certain epoxy derivatives in materials
and articles intended to come into contact with foodstuffs.
O.J. L215 of 9 August 2001, p.26
(BADGE/BFDGE/NOGE, repealed by Directive 2002/16/EC)
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Elastomers and rubbers
93/11/EEC
Commission Directive of 15 March 1993 concerning the release of the N-nitrosamines and N-
nitrosatable substances from rubber teats and soothers
O.J. L93, of 17.4.93, p.37
(Rubber: Limits for nitrosamines)
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Part II: OTHER EU DIRECTIVES AND REGULATIONS RELATED TO
FOOD CONTACT MATERIALS
Foodstuffs and Food Contact Materials: Control
(EC) No 882/2004
Regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council of 29 April 2004 on official
controls performed to ensure the verification of compliance with feed and food law, animal
health and animal welfare rules
O.J. L165 of 30.04.04, p 1
Tin in canned Foodstuffs
(EC) No 1881/2004
Commission Regulation of 19 December 2006 setting maximum levels for certain
contaminants in foodstuffs
O.J. L364 of 20.12.06, p 5-24
Tin in canned Foodstuffs: Control
(EC) No 333/2007
Commission Regulation of 28 March 2007 laying down the methods of sampling and analysis
for the official control of the levels of lead, cadmium, mercury, inorganic tin, 3-MCPD and
benzo(a)pyrene in foodstuffs
O.J. L88 of 29.03.07, p 29-38
General Food Law
(EC) No 178/2002
Regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council of 28 January 2002 laying down the
general principles and requirements of food law, establishing the European Food Safety
Authority and laying down procedures in matters of food safety
OJ L 31, 1.2.2002, p. 1–24
Hygiene of foodstuffs
(EC) No 852/2004
Regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council of 29 April 2004 on the hygiene of
foodstuffs
OJ L 139 of 30.4.2004
Corrigendum to Regulation (EC) No 852/ OJ L 226 of 25.6.2004, p. 3–21
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Marketing and use of certain dangerous substances and preparations
76/769/EEC
Council Directive of 27 July 1976 on the approximation of the laws, regulations and
administrative provisions of the Member States relating to restrictions on the marketing and
use of certain dangerous substances and preparations
OJ L 262, 27.9.1976, p. 201–203
Marketing and use of certain dangerous substances and preparations:
perfluorooctane sulfonates: 2006/122/EC
Directive of the European Parliament and of the Council of 12 December 2006 amending
for the 30th time Council Directive 76/769/EEC on the approximation of the laws,
regulations and administrative provisions of the Member States relating to restrictions on
the marketing and use of certain dangerous substances and preparations
(perfluorooctane sulfonates)
OJ L 372, 27.12.2006, p. 32–34
Marketing and use of certain dangerous substances and preparations: Phtalates in
toys and childcare articles 2005/84/EC
Directive of the European Parliament and of the Council of 14 December 2005 amending
for the 22nd time Council Directive 76/769/EEC on the approximation of the laws,
regulations and administrative provisions of the Member States relating to restrictions on
the marketing and use of certain dangerous substances and preparations (phthalates in toys
and childcare articles)
OJ L 344 of 27.12.2005, p. 40–43
Marketing and use of certain dangerous substances and preparations: tin, PCP and
cadmium: 1999/51/EC
Commission Directive of 26 May 1999 adapting to technical progress for the fifth time
Annex I to Council Directive 76/769/EEC on the approximations of the laws, regulations,
and administrative provisions of the Member States relating to restrictions on the marketing
and use of certain dangerous substances and preparations (tin, PCP and cadmium)
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Part III: REFERENCES OF NATIONAL LEGISLATION
See the document below. For further information on national legislation, you can contact National
Authorities (see addresses in the document “EU and National Authorities”)
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Part III:
COMPENDIUM OF NATIONAL
LEGISLATION ON FOOD
CONTACT MATERIALS AND
ARTICLES
June 2007
This document is regularly updated
by the Commission Services
Updated to 26 June 2007
WARNING!
This document does not claim to be a complete compilation. It is based on information provided
by Member States to the Commission Services.
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AUSTRIA
(last update 09/05/2007)
SUMMARY
• All EC Directives implemented as listed below.
• Additional national provisions.
• Legislation published in the Bundesgesetzblatt für die Republik Österreich (BGBl.)
http://www.bgbl.at/bgbl-web/home.do
web site: http://www.ris.bka.gv.at
• Legislation is made under powers of the "Lebensmittelsicherheits- und Verbraucherschutzgesetz“ (LMSVG),
BGBl. I Nr. 13/2006, which also implements and incorporates relevant EC-Regulations (e.g. 1935/2004/EC, 882/2004/EC,
1895/2005/EC); the Bundesgesetz gegen den unlauteren Wettbewerb 1984, BGBl. Nr. 448/2984, Chemikaliengesetz, BGBl.
Nr. 53/1997 Teil I, and Abfallwirtschaftsgesetz, BGBl. Nr. 325/1990.
• Sales Agents :
Print Media Austria AG, Verlag
Österreich
Postfach G 7 (Tenschertstraße 7)
A 1239 Wien
Tel. (+43 1) 797 89 DW 294
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Buchhandlung Verlag Österreich
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Tel. (+43 1) 531 61
IMPLEMENTATION OF EC DIRECTIVES
ALL FOOD CONTACT MATERIALS
Lebensmittelsicherheits- und Verbraucherschutzgesetz“ (LMSVG),
BGBl. I Nr. 13/2006, which also implements and incorporates the relevant EC-Regulations
(e.g. 1935/2004/EC, 882/2004/EC, 1895/2005/EC)
PLASTICS Monomers & additives
2002/72/EC
Lebensmittelsicherheits- und Verbraucherschutzgesetz – LMSVG
BGBl. I Nr. 13/2006 i.d.g.F. (geändert durch BGBl. II Nr. 95/2006 und durch BGBl. I Nr.
136/2006)
Kunststoff-Verordnung (KVO)
[Full title - Verordnung der Bundesministerin für Gesundheit und Frauen über
Gebrauchsgegenstände aus Kunststoff, die für die Verwendung bei Lebensmitteln und
Verzehrprodukten bestimmt sind]
BGBl. II Nr. 476/2003
2004/1/EC
2004/19/EC
2005/79/EC
2007/19/EC
PLASTICS Testing
82/711/EEC (basic rules)
85/572/EEC (simulants)
Änderung der Kunststoffverordnung 2003
BGBl. II Nr. 242/2005
BGBl. II Nr. 452/2006
(to adopt and publish by 1 May 2008)
KVO
BGBl. II Nr. 476/2003
93/8/EEC (1st amend. 82/711/EEC)
97/48/EC (2nd. amend. 82/711/EEC)
PLASTICS Vinyl chloride monomer
78/142/EEC
80/766/EEC
81/432/EEC
KVO
BGBl. II Nr. 476/2003
KVO
BGBl. II Nr. 476/2003
KVO
BGBl. II Nr. 476/2003
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REGENERATED CELLULOSE FILM
93/10/EEC
Zellglasfolien-Verordnung
93/111/EEC
[Full title - Verordnung des Bundesministers für Gesundheit, Sport und Konsumentenschutz
über Gebrauchgegenstände aus Zellglasfolie]
BGBl. Nr. 128/1994
2004/14/EC
CERAMICS
84/500/EEC
Änderung der Zellglasfolien-Verordnung
BGBl. II Nr. 298/2005
Keramik-Verordnung
[Full title - Verordnung des Bundesministers für Gesundheit, Sport und Konsumentenschutz
über Gebrauchsgegenstände aus Keramik und Gebrauchsgegenstände mit einem Überzug
aus Email]
BGBl. Nr. 893/1993
2005/31/EC
RUBBER
93/11/EEC (Limits for Nitrosamines)
Änderung der Keramik-Verordnung
BGBl. II Nr. 259/2006
Nitrosamin-Verordnung
[Full title – Verordnung des Bundesministers für Gesundheit und Konsumentenschutz über
die Freisetzung von N-Nitrosaminen und N-nitrosierbaren Stoffen aus Flaschen- und
Beruhigungssaugern aus Elastomeren oder Gummi]
BGBl. Nr. 104/1995
ADDITIONAL (NON-EC) NATIONAL PROVISIONS
Verordnung über den Verkehr mit Essigsäure zu Genußzwecken
BGBl. 148/1959 ausgegeben am 29/06/1959
Geschirrverordnung
BGBl. 258/1960 ausgegeben am 23/11/1960 (meanwhile partly replaced by Ceramics-Dir., Plastics-Directive)
Verordnung über die Kennzeichnung von Verpackungen aus Kunststoffen
BGBl. 137/1992 ausgegeben am 13/03/1992
Cadmiumverordnung
BGBl. 855/1993 ausgegeben am 16/12/1993
Keramik-Verordnung
BGBl. Nr. 893/1993: additional regulation of the migration of Ba, Sb, Zn in ceramics, enamel
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liability for its content.

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BELGIUM
(last update 06/04/2007)
SUMMARY
• All EC Directives implemented.
• Additional national provisions.
• Belgian legislation on materials and articles which come into contact with foodstuff is published in the Belgian Official
newspaper, "Le Moniteur Belge", and on the internet. The web site address is : http://www.moniteur.be
IMPLEMENTATION OF EC DIRECTIVES
ALL FOOD CONTACT MATERIALS
RÈGLEMENT (CE) No 1935/2004 DU PARLEMENT EUROPÉEN ET DU CONSEIL du 27 octobre 2004 concernant les matériaux
et objets destinés à entrer en contact avec des denrées alimentaires et abrogeant les directives 80/590/CEE et 89/109/CEE
PLASTICS MONOMERS & ADDITIVES
2002/72/EC (Consolidation)
2004/1/EC
2004/19/EC
2005/79/EC
PLASTICS TESTING
82/711/EEC (basic rules)
85/572/EEC (simulants)
Arrêté royal du 3 juillet 2005 relatif aux matériaux et aux objets en matière plastique destinés
à entrer en contact avec les denrées alimentaires
Arrêté royal du 5 juillet 2006 modifiant l’arrêté royal du 3 juillet 2005, relatif aux matériaux
et aux objets en matière plastique destinés à entrer en contact avec les denrées alimentaires
Arrêté royal du 11 mai 1992 concernant les matériaux et objets destinés à entrer en contact
avec les denrées alimentaires
Arrêté royal du 11 mai 1992 concernant les matériaux et objets destinés à entrer en contact
avec les denrées alimentaires
93/8/EEC (1 st amend. 82/711/EEC) Arrêté royal du 9 juillet 1993 modifiant l'arrêté royal du 11 mai 1992
97/48/EEC (2 nd amend 82/711/EEC) Arrêté royal du 20 octobre 1998 modifiant l'arrêté royal du 11 mai 1992
PLASTIC VINYL CHLORIDE MONOMER
78/142/EEC
Arrêté royal du 3 juillet 2005 relatif aux matériaux et aux objets en matière plastique destinés
à entrer en contact avec les denrées alimentaires
80/766/EEC
81/432/EEC
Arrêté royal du 11 mars 1983 fixant les méthodes d'analyses pour la détermination du
chlorure de vinyle dans les matériaux et objets destinés à entrer en contact avec les denrées
alimentaires et du chlorure de vinyle cédé par les matéraiux et objets aux denrées
alimentaires.
Arrêté royal du 11 mars 1983 fixant les méthodes d'analyses pour la détermination du
chlorure de vinyle dans les matériaux et objets destinés à entrer en contact avec les denrées
alimentaires et du chlorure de vinyle cédé par les matéraiux et objets aux denrées
alimentaires.
REGENERATED CELLULOSE FILM
93/10/EEC
Arrêté royal du 23 novembre 2004 relatif aux matériaux et aux objets en pellicule de cellulose
93/111/EC
régénérée, destinés à entrer en contact avec les denrées alimentaires
2004/14/EC
CERAMIC
84/500/EEC
2005/31/EC
Arrêté royal 1 er mai 2006 relatif à la déclaration de conformité et aux critères de performance
de la méthode d’analyse des objets céramiques destinés à entrer en contact avec les denrées
alimentaires
ADDITIONAL (NON-EC) NATIONAL REGULATIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS
• Résolution ResAP (2004) 1 du Conseil de l'Europe concernant les vernis destinés à entrer en contact avec des denrées
alimentaires
• Résolution ResAP (2002) 1 du Conseil de l'Europe concernant les papier et cartons destinés à entrer en contact avec des denrées
alimentaires
Ces dispositions sont en cours d'adaptation au niveau belge
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liability for its content.

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BULGARIA
(last update 03/07/2007)
SUMMARY
• All EC Directives implemented.
• No additional national provisions.
• Legislation implemented by the Ordinance No 1 of 7 January 2002 relating to plastic materials and articles, intended to come
into contact with foodstuffs, Ordinance № 24 of 17 May 2001 relating to materials and articles other than plastics intended to
come into contact with foodstuffs revoked by Ordinance № 3 of 4 June 2007 on specific requirements tomaterials and articles
other than plastics intended to come into contact with foodstuffs and Ordinance No 4 of 10 May 2006 on certain epoxy
derivatives, used in the manufacturing of materials and articles, intended to come into contact with foodstuffs, which give effect
in Bulgaria to EU Directives on food contact materials.
• Made under the Law on Foodstufss.
• Bulgarian legislation on materials and articles intented to come into contact with foodstuff is published in the Bulgarian State
Gazette, "Държавен вестник (ДВ)", web site address is: http://dv.parliament.bg or www.lex.bg
IMPLEMENTATION OF EC DIRECTIVES
ALL FOOD CONTACT MATERIALS
Regulation (EC) No 1935/2004 Закон за изменение на Закона за храните (ДВ, бр. 31 от 2006 г.)
Law on amendment and supplement of the Law on Foodstuffs (State Gazette No 31 of 2006)
PLASTICS Monomers & additives
2002/72/EC (consolidated plastic
directive)
PLASTICS Testing
82/711/EEC (basic rules)
93/8/EEC (1st amend. 82/711/EEC)
97/48/EC (2nd amend. 82/711/EEC)
85/572/EEC (simulants)
PLASTICS Vinyl chloride monomer
78/142/EEC
80/776/EEC (testing product)
81/432/EEC (testing in foodsimulant)
Наредба № 1 от 7 януари 2002 г. за материалите и предметите от пластмаси,
предназначени за контакт с храни (обн., ДВ, бр. 13 от 05.02.2001 г.; изм., бр. 55 от
25.06.2004 г., бр. 70 от 26.08.2005 г., бр. 59 от 21.07.2006 г., бр. 2 от 09.01.2007 г. и бр.
52 от 29.06.2007 г.)
Ordinance No 1 of 7 January 2002 relating to plastic materials and articles, intended to come
into contact with foodstuffs (State Gazette No 13 of 05.02.2002, amendments SG No 55 of
25.06.2004, SG No 70 of 26.08.2005, SG No 59 of 21.07.2006, SG No 2 of 09.01.2007 and
SG No 52 of 29.06.2007)
Наредба № 1 от 7 януари 2002 г. за материалите и предметите от пластмаси,
предназначени за контакт с храни (обн., ДВ, бр. 13 от 05.02.2001 г.; изм., бр. 55 от
25.06.2004 г., бр. 70 от 26.08.2005 г., бр. 59 от 21.07.2006 г., бр. 2 от 09.01.2007 г. и бр.
52 от 29.06.2007 г.)
Ordinance No 1 of 7 January 2002 relating to plastic materials and articles, intended to come
into contact with foodstuffs (State Gazette No 13 of 05.02.2002, amendments SG No 55 of
25.06.2004, SG No 70 of 26.08.2005, SG No 59 of 21.07.2006, SG No 2 of 09.01.2007 and
SG No 52 of 29.06.2007)
Наредба № 1 от 7 януари 2002 г. за материалите и предметите от пластмаси,
предназначени за контакт с храни (обн., ДВ, бр. 13 от 05.02.2001 г.; изм., бр. 55 от
25.06.2004 г., бр. 70 от 26.08.2005 г., бр. 59 от 21.07.2006 г., бр. 2 от 09.01.2007 г. и бр.
52 от 29.06.2007 г.)
Ordinance No 1 of 7 January 2002 relating to plastic materials and articles, intended to come
into contact with foodstuffs (State Gazette No 13 of 05.02.2002, amendments SG No 55 of
25.06.2004, SG No 70 of 26.08.2005, SG No 59 of 21.07.2006, SG No 2 of 09.01.2007 and
SG No 52 of 29.06.2007)
REGENERATED CELLULOSE FILM
93/10/EEC
Наредба № 24 от 17 май 2001 г. за материалите и предметите, различни от пластмаси,
93/111/EEC (1st amend. 93/10/EEC) предназначени за контакт с храни (обн., ДВ, бр. 56 от 22.06.2001 г.; изм., бр. 13 от
05.02.2002 г., бр. 61 от 26.07.2005 г. и бр. 59 от 21.07.2006 г.)
отменена с Наредба № 3 от 4 юни 2007 г. за специфичните изисквания към
материалите и предметите, различни от пластмаси, предназначени за контакт с храни
(обн. ДВ, бр. 51 от 26.06.2007 г.)
Ordinance № 24 of 17 May 2001 relating to materials and articles other than plastics
intended to come into contact with foodstuffs (State Gazette No 56 of 22.06.2001,
amendments SG No 13 of 05.02.2002, SG No 61 of 26.07.2005 and SG No 59 of
21.07.2006)
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CERAMICS
84/500/EEC
revoked by Ordinance № 3 of 4 June 2007 on specific requirements tomaterials and articles
other than plastics intended to come into contact with foodstuffs (State Gazette No 51 of
26.06.2007)
Наредба № 24 от 17 май 2001 г. за материалите и предметите, различни от пластмаси,
предназначени за контакт с храни (обн., ДВ, бр. 56 от 22.06.2001 г.; изм., бр. 13 от
05.02.2002 г., бр. 61 от 26.07.2005 г. и бр. 59 от 21.07.2006 г.)
отменена с Наредба № 3 от 4 юни 2007 г. за специфичните изисквания към
материалите и предметите, различни от пластмаси, предназначени за контакт с храни
(обн. ДВ, бр. 51 от 26.06.2007 г.)
Ordinance № 24 of 17 May 2001 relating to materials and articles other than plastics
intended to come into contact with foodstuffs (State Gazette No 56 of 22.06.2001,
amendments SG No 13 of 05.02.2002, SG No 61 of 26.07.2005 and SG No 59 of
21.07.2006)
RUBBER: N-NITROSAMINES
93/11/EEC
revoked by Ordinance № 3 of 4 June 2007 on specific requirements tomaterials and articles
other than plastics intended to come into contact with foodstuffs (State Gazette No 51 of
26.06.2007)
Наредба № 24 от 17 май 2001 г. за материалите и предметите, различни от пластмаси,
предназначени за контакт с храни (обн., ДВ, бр. 56 от 22.06.2001 г.; изм., бр. 13 от
05.02.2002 г., бр. 61 от 26.07.2005 г. и бр. 59 от 21.07.2006 г.)
отменена с Наредба № 3 от 4 юни 2007 г. за специфичните изисквания към
материалите и предметите, различни от пластмаси, предназначени за контакт с храни
(обн. ДВ, бр. 51 от 26.06.2007 г.)
Ordinance № 24 of 17 May 2001 relating to materials and articles other than plastics
intended to come into contact with foodstuffs (State Gazette No 56 of 22.06.2001,
amendments SG No 13 of 05.02.2002, SG No 61 of 26.07.2005 and SG No 59 of
21.07.2006)
revoked by Ordinance № 3 of 4 June 2007 on specific requirements tomaterials and articles
other than plastics intended to come into contact with foodstuffs (State Gazette No 51 of
26.06.2007)
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liability for its content.

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CYPRUS
(last update 11/05/2007)
SUMMARY
• The Regulations (EC) No 1935/2004 and (EC) No 1895/2005 and all EC Directives are implemented and incorporated in the
following Cyprus Regulations:
o The Materials and Articles for Contact with Foodstuffs Regulations of 2004: published in Cyprus Official Gazette,
E.E.Παρ. ΙΙΙ (I), Αρ.3850, 30.4.2004,Κ.∆.Π.450/2004;
o The Materials and Articles for Contact with Foodstuffs (Amendment) Regulations of 2005 amending the basic
Regulations of 2004: published in Cyprus Official Gazette, E.E.Παρ. ΙΙΙ (I), Αρ. 3988, 6.5.2005, Κ.∆.Π. 225/2005.
o The Materials and Articles for Contact with Foodstuffs (Amendment) (No. 2) Regulations of 2005, E.E.Παρ. ΙΙΙ (I), Αρ.
4060, 23.12.2005, Κ.∆.Π. 575/2005
o The Materials and Articles for Contact with Foodstuffs (Amendment) Regulations of 2006, E.E.Παρ. ΙΙΙ (I), Αρ. 4120
14.07.2006, Κ.∆.Π. 291/2006
o The Materials and Articles for Contact with Foodstuffs (Amendment) (No. 2) Regulations of 2006, E.E.Παρ. ΙΙΙ (I), Αρ.
4120, 14.07.2006, Κ.∆.Π.292/2006
o The Materials and Articles for Contact with Foodstuffs (Amendment) (No. 3) Regulations of 2006, E.E.Παρ. ΙΙΙ (I), Αρ.
4161, 29.12.2006, Κ.∆.Π.483/2006
These regulations have been enacted and edited under the Food (Control and Safe) Law, published in Cyprus Official Gazette,
Ε.Ε.Παρ.Ι,Ν. 54(I)96 – Ν. 163(Ι)2006. (Κ.∆.Π. = Regulatory Administrative Act, Αρ.= Νο , E.E.Παρ. =Official Gazette
Appendix)
• The State General Laboratory is the official laboratory for the implementation of the above Regulations.
• Regulations are made under the powers of the Council of the Ministry.
• Regulations are published in the Cyprus Official Gazette (Επίσηµη Εφηµερίδα της Κυπριακής ∆ηµοκρατίας) after its approval
by the Parliament.
http://www.mof.gov.cy/gpo http://www.cygazette.com
• Sales Agent:
Government printing office of the Republic of Cyprus
1445 Nicosia
Tel. 00357-22 405801-802
Fax. 00357-22 303175
(Κ.∆.Π. = Regulatory Administrative Act, Αρ.= Νο , E.E.Παρ. =Official Gazette Appendix )
IMPLEMENTATION OF EC REGULATIONS AND DIRECTIVES
ALL FOOD CONTACT MATERIALS
Regulation (EC) No 1935/2004 Cyprus Official Gazette, E.E.Παρ. ΙΙΙ (I), Αρ. 3988, 6.5.2005, Κ.∆.Π. 225/2005
PLASTICS Monomers & additives
2002/72//EC
Cyprus Official Gazette, E.E.Παρ. ΙΙΙ (I), Αρ. 3850, 30.4.2004, Κ.∆.Π. 450/2004
2004/1/EC (1 st
amend.to 2002/72/EC)
Cyprus Official Gazette, E.E.Παρ. ΙΙΙ (I), Αρ. 4060, 23.12.2005, Κ.∆.Π. 575/2005
2004/19/EC (2 nd
amend.to 2002/72/EC)
Cyprus Official Gazette, E.E.Παρ. ΙΙΙ (I), Αρ. 4060, 23.12.2005, Κ.∆.Π. 575/2005
2005/79/EC (3 rd amend.to 2002/72/EC)
PLASTICS Testing
82/711/EEC (basic rules for testing
migration)
93/8/EEC (1 st amend.to 82/711/EEC)
Cyprus Official Gazette, E.E.Παρ. ΙΙΙ (I), Αρ. 4161, 29.12.2006, Κ.∆.Π.483/2006
Cyprus Official Gazette, E.E.Παρ. ΙΙΙ (I), Αρ. 3850, 30.4.2004, Κ.∆.Π. 450/2004
Cyprus Official Gazette, E.E.Παρ. ΙΙΙ (I), Αρ. 3850, 30.4.2004, Κ.∆.Π. 450/2004
97/48/EC (2 nd
amend.to 82/711/EEC)
Cyprus Official Gazette, E.E.Παρ. ΙΙΙ (I), Αρ. 3850, 30.4.2004, Κ.∆.Π. 450/2004
85/572/EEC (list of simulants for testing
migration)
Cyprus Official Gazette, E.E.Παρ. ΙΙΙ (I), Αρ. 3850, 30.4.2004, Κ.∆.Π. 450/2004
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PLASTICS Vinyl chloride monomer (VCM)
78/142/EEC (limits on VCM)
Cyprus Official Gazette, E.E.Παρ. ΙΙΙ (I), Αρ. 3850, 30.4.2004, Κ.∆.Π. 450/2004
80/766/EEC (determination of VCM in
finished products)
81/432/EEC(determination of VCM in
foods)
REGENERATED CELLULOSE FILM
93/10/EEC
93/111/EEC (1 st amend.to 93/10/EEC)
2004/14/EC (2 nd amend.to 93/10/EEC)
CERAMICS
84/500/EEC
2005/31/EC (amendment to 84/500/EC)
Cyprus Official Gazette, E.E.Παρ. ΙΙΙ (I), Αρ. 3850, 30.4.2004, Κ.∆.Π. 450/2004
Cyprus Official Gazette, E.E.Παρ. ΙΙΙ (I), Αρ. 3850, 30.4.2004, Κ.∆.Π. 450/2004
Cyprus Official Gazette, E.E.Παρ. ΙΙΙ (I), Αρ. 3850, 30.4.2004, Κ.∆.Π. 450/2004
Cyprus Official Gazette, E.E.Παρ. ΙΙΙ (I), Αρ. 3850, 30.4.2004, Κ.∆.Π. 450/2004
Cyprus Official Gazette, E.E.Παρ. ΙΙΙ (I), Αρ. 4060, 23.12.2005, Κ.∆.Π. 575/2005
Cyprus Official Gazette, E.E.Παρ. ΙΙΙ (I), Αρ. 3850, 30.4.2004, Κ.∆.Π. 450/2004
Cyprus Official Gazette, E.E.Παρ. ΙΙΙ (I), Αρ. 4120, 14.07.2006, Κ.∆.Π. 292/2006
RUBBERS TEAT AND SOOTHERS : N-NITROSAMINES
93/11/EEC Cyprus Official Gazette, E.E.Παρ. ΙΙΙ (I), Αρ. 3850, 30.4.2004, Κ.∆.Π. 450/2004
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liability for its content.

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CZECH REPUBLIC
(last update 07/05/2007)
SUMMARY
• All EC Directives implemented
• Additional national provisions
• Legislation published in the Collection of Law Czech Republic. Web site : http://mvcr.cz
• Legislation is made under powers of the Ministry of Health in the Act No. 258/2000 Sb. o ochraně veřejného zdraví (relating to
public health protection)
• Sales Agents: Ministerstvo vnitra České republiky
Nad Štolou 936/3,
170 34 Praha 7 – Holešovice
IMPLEMENTATION OF EC DIRECTIVES
ALL FOOD CONTACT MATERIALS
Regulation (EC)1935/2004
Zákon 258/2000 Sb., o ochraně veřejného zdraví a o změně
některých souvisejících zákonů v platném znění
(zákon ze dne 14.července 2000, vydaný ve Sbírce zákonů České
republiky, částce 74, dne 11.8.2000)
PLASTICS Monomers & additives
2002/72/EC
2004/1/EC
2004/19/EC
2005/79/EC
PLASTICS Testing
82/711/EEC (basic rules)
85/572/EEC (simulants)
93/8/EEC (1st amend. 82/711/EEC)
97/48/EC (2nd. amend. 82/711/EEC)
PLASTICS Vinyl chloride monomer
78/142/EEC
80/766/EEC
81/432/EEC
REGENERATED CELLULOSE FILM
93/10/EEC
93/111/EEC (1st amend. 93/10/EEC)
Vyhláška č.38/2001 Sb., o hygienických požadavcích na výrobky
určené pro styk s potravinami a pokrmy v platném znění
Vyhláška č.186/2003, kterou se mění vyhláška č.38/2001 o
hygienických požadavcích na výrobky určené pro styk
s potravinami a pokrmy
(vyhláška ze dne 9.června 2003, vydaná ve Sbírce zákonů České
republiky, částce 65, dne 24.června 2003)
Vyhláška č.207/2006, kterou se mění vyhláška č.38/2001 o
hygienických požadavcích na výrobky určené pro styk
s potravinami a pokrmy, ve znění pozdějších předpisů
(vyhláška ze dne 5.května 2006, vydaná ve Sbírce zákonů České
republiky, částce 69, dne 18.května 2006)
Vyhláška č.207/2006, kterou se mění vyhláška č.38/2001 o
hygienických požadavcích na výrobky určené pro styk
s potravinami a pokrmy, ve znění pozdějších předpisů
(vyhláška ze dne 5.května 2006, vydaná ve Sbírce zákonů České
republiky, částce 69, dne 18.května 2006)
Vyhláška č.551/2006, kterou se mění vyhláška č.38/2001 o
hygienických požadavcích na výrobky určené pro styk
s potravinami a pokrmy, ve znění pozdějších předpisů
(vyhláška ze dne 4.prosince 2006, vydaná ve Sbírce zákonů České
republiky, částce 179, dne 20.prosince 2006)
Vyhláška č.38/2001 o hygienických požadavcích na výrobky
určené pro styk s potravinami a pokrmy
(vyhláška ze dne 19.ledna 2001, vydaná ve Sbírce zákonů České
republiky, částce 13, dne 1.2.2001)
Vyhláška č.38/2001 o hygienických požadavcích na výrobky
určené pro styk s potravinami a pokrmy
(vyhláška ze dne 19.ledna 2001, vydaná ve Sbírce zákonů České
republiky, částce 13, dne 1.2.2001)
Vyhláška č.38/2001 o hygienických požadavcích na výrobky
určené pro styk s potravinami a pokrmy
(vyhláška ze dne 19.ledna 2001, vydaná ve Sbírce zákonů České
republiky, částce 13, dne 1.2.2001)
Vyhláška č.38/2001 o hygienických požadavcích na výrobky
určené pro styk s potravinami a pokrmy
(vyhláška ze dne 19.ledna 2001, vydaná ve Sbírce zákonů České
republiky, částce 13, dne 1.2.2001)
Vyhláška č.38/2001 o hygienických požadavcích na výrobky
určené pro styk s potravinami a pokrmy
(vyhláška ze dne 19.ledna 2001, vydaná ve Sbírce zákonů České
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republiky, částce 13, dne 1.2.2001)
2004/14/EC
CERAMICS
84/500/EEC
2005/31/EC
Vyhláška č.207/2006, kterou se mění vyhláška č.38/2001 o
hygienických požadavcích na výrobky určené pro styk
s potravinami a pokrmy, ve znění pozdějších předpisů
(vyhláška ze dne 5.května 2006, vydaná ve Sbírce zákonů České
republiky, částce 69, dne 18.května 2006)
Vyhláška č.38/2001 o hygienických požadavcích na výrobky
určené pro styk s potravinami a pokrmy.
(vyhláška ze dne 19.ledna 2001, vydaná ve Sbírce zákonů České
republiky, částce 13, dne 1.2.2001)
Vyhláška č.551/2006, kterou se mění vyhláška č.38/2001 o
hygienických požadavcích na výrobky určené pro styk
s potravinami a pokrmy, ve znění pozdějších předpisů
(vyhláška ze dne 4.prosince 2006, vydaná ve Sbírce zákonů České
republiky, částce 179, dne 20.prosince 2006)
ADDITIONAL (NON-EC) NATIONAL PROVISIONS
elastomers and rubber, paper and board, metal
and alloys, wood, cork, varnishes and coatings,
printing inks, glass, enamel
Zákon 258/2000 Sb., o ochraně veřejného zdraví a o změně některých
souvisejících zákonů v platném znění
(zákon ze dne 14.července 2000, vydaný ve Sbírce zákonů České
republiky, částce 74, dne 11.8.2000)
Vyhláška č.38/2001 o hygienických požadavcích na výrobky určené
pro styk s potravinami a pokrmy
(vyhláška ze dne 19.ledna 2001, vydaná ve Sbírce zákonů České
republiky, částce 13, dne 1.2.2001)
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DENMARK
(last update 20/04/2007)
SUMMARY
• All EC Directives and the Regulation 1935/2004 have been implemented in:
a. Bekendtgørelse nr. 1102 af 9. november 2006 om materialer og genstande bestemt til kontakt med fødevarer (Order no.
1102 of 9. november 2006 on materials and articles intended to come into contact with foodstuffs) and
b. Cirkulære nr. 9312 af 16. maj 2006 om kontrol med materialer og genstande bestemt til kontakt med fødevarer.
c. Vejledning nr. 12114 fra 2001 om materialer og genstande bestemt til at komme i berøring med fødevarer.
• Made under powers of the General Food Act.
• Sales Agent: Schultz Information
Herstedvang 12 - Postbox 30
2620 Albertslund
Tel. + 45 43 63 23 00
Fax: + 45 43 63 19 69
E-mail: Schultz(a)Schultz.dk
Website: www.Schultz.dk
Homepage : www.retsinfo.dk (all Danish legislation) and generel information and guidedance: www.fvst.dk
IMPLEMENTATION OF EC DIRECTIVES
ALL FOOD CONTACT MATERIALS, INCLUDING SPECIFIC MATERIALS
All EC directives on food contact Fødevarestyrelsens Bekendtgørelse nr. 1102 af 9/11/2006 om materialer og genstande
materials
bestemt til kontakt med fødevarer. Ministeriet for Familie- og Forbrugeranliggender
ADDITIONAL (NON-EC) NATIONAL PROVISIONS
Fødevarestyrelsens cirkulære nr. 9312 af 16. maj 2006 om kontrol med materialer og
genstande bestemt til kontakt med fødevarer.
Fødevarestyrelsens vejledning nr. 12114 fra 2001 om materialer og genstande bestemt til at
komme i berøring med fødevarer.
Denmark has national provisions regarding the mouthrim on ceramic products and glass and the requirements for ceramics do also
cover glass, china and other ceramic products.
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ESTONIA
(last update 19/04/2007)
SUMMARY
• All EC Directives are implemented, except directives 2004/19/EC and 2005/31/EC, which are yet in process of being
implemented.
• No additional national provisions
• All legislation on materials and articles which come into contact with foodstuffs is consolidated in one document:
• Vabariigi Valitsuse 17. 05. 1999. a määrusega nr 156 “Toiduga kokku puutuda lubatud materjalide ja esemete kohta esitatavate
nõuete, nende gruppide kohta esitatavate erinõuete ning nimetatud materjalide ja esemete ohutuse katsetamise meetodite
kinnitamine” (RT I 1999, 50, 549; 2001, 27, 152; 2003, 52, 357; 2005, 19, 112; 41, 337).
The website address is: http://www.riigiteataja.ee/ert/
• Made under powers of the Toiduseadus [Food Act] (RT I 1999, 30, 415)
• Sales Agent: Riigi Teataja Kirjastus
Lossi plats 1a, 15163 Tallinn
Tel. +372 693 5872, +372 693 5866
E-mail: teataja(a)rtk.ee
Website: http://www.riigiteataja.ee
IMPLEMENTATION OF EC DIRECTIVES
ALL FOOD CONTACT MATERIALS
All EC directives on food contact Vabariigi Valitsuse 17. 05. 1999. a määrusega nr 156 “Toiduga kokku puutuda lubatud
materials
materjalide ja esemete kohta esitatavate nõuete, nende gruppide kohta esitatavate erinõuete
ning nimetatud materjalide ja esemete ohutuse katsetamise meetodite kinnitamine” (RT I
1999, 50, 549; 2001, 27, 152; 2003, 52, 357; 2005, 19, 112; 41, 337)
(Government Regulation No 156 ”The requirements for materials and articles intended to
come into contact with foodstuffs, specific requirements for the groups of materials and
articles and methods of analysis for official control”)
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FINLAND
(last update 05/10/2007)
SUMMARY
• All EC Directives implemented.
• Additional national provisions for heavy metals.
• Legislation implemented in various Decisions and Decrees of the Ministry of Trade and Industry (Kauppa- ja
teollisuusministeriön).
• Published in the Finnish Statutes in Finnish (Suomen säädöskokoelma) , Swedish (Finlands författningssamling) and in English
(Food Act 23/2006) www.finlex.fi.
• Made under powers of Elintarvikelaki [Food Act] (23/2006) 13/01/2006.
• Sales Agent : Oy Edita Ab
PL 700
FI- 00043 EDITA
Tel. : +358-20 450 2513
E-mail: asiakaspalvelu.publishing@edita.fi
Website: www.edita.fi/netmarket
IMPLEMENTATION OF EC DIRECTIVES
PLASTICS Monomers & additives
2002/72/EC (consolidation
90/128/EEC and its 7 amendments)
2004/1/EC
2004/19/EC
PLASTICS Testing
82/711/EEC (basic rules)
93/8/EEC (1st amend. 82/711/EEC)
97/48/EC (2nd. amend. 82/711/EEC)
85/572/EEC (simulants)
PLASTICS Vinyl chloride monomer
78/142/EEC
Kauppa- ja teollisuusministeriön asetus elintarvikkeen kanssa kosketukseen joutuvista
muovisista tarvikkeista (953/2002) 12.11.2002
Kauppa- ja teollisuusministeriön asetus 141/2005; 24.2.2005 elintarvikkeen kanss
kosketukseen joutuvista muovisista tarvikkeista
Kauppa- ja teollisuusministeriön asetus 181/2005; 10.3.2005 elintarvikkeen kanssa
kosketukseen joutuvista muovisista tarvikkeista
Kauppa- ja teollisuusministeriön päätös elintarvikkeen kanssa kosketukseen joutuvien
muovisten tarvikkeiden sisältämien ainesosien siirtymisen testaamiseen tarvittavista
perussäännöistä (487/1998) 23/06/1998
Kauppa- ja teollisuusministeriön päätös elintarvikkeen kanssa kosketukseen joutuvien
muovisten tarvikkeiden sisältämien aineosien migraation testaamiseen käytettävistä
simulanteista (262/92) 20/03/1992
Kauppa- ja teollisuusministeriön päätös elintarvikkeen kanssa kosketukseen joutuvista
vinyylikloridimonomeeria sisältävistä tarvikkeista (263/92) 20/03/1993
80/766/EEC
81/432/EEC
Kauppa- ja teollisuusministeriön päätös elintarvikkeen kanssa kosketukseen joutuvien
tarvikkeiden vinyylikloridipitoisuuden valvontaan käytettävästä analyysimenetelmästä
(264/92) 20/03/1992
Kauppa- ja teollisuusministeriön päätös elintarvikkeen kanssa kosketukseen joutuvista
tarvikkeista elintarvikkeeseen siirtyvän vinyylikloridin valvontaan käytettävästä
analyysimenetelmästä (265/92) 20/03/1992
REGENERATED CELLULOSE FILM
2004/14/EC
Kauppa- ja teollisuusministeriön asetus (697 /2005; 28.8.2005) elintarvikkeen kanssa
kosketukseen joutuvien tarvikkeiden valmistuksessa käytettävästä regeneroidusata
selluloosasta valmistetusta kalvosta.
CERAMICS
84/500/EEC, amend. 2005/31/EC Kauppa- ja teollisuusministeriön asetus elintarvikkeen kanssa kosketukseen joutuvista
keraamisista tarvikkeista (165/2006) 21/02/2006
BADGE, BFDGE, NOGE
2002/16/EC
2004/13/EC
RUBBER, N-nitrosamines:
93/11/EEC
Kauppa- ja teollisuusministeriön asetus tiettyjen epoksijohdannaisten käytöstä
elintarvikkeiden kanssa kosketuksiin joutuvissa materiaaleissa ja tarvikkeissa (92/2003)
10/02/2003
Kauppa- ja teollisuusministeriön asetus 10/2005; 14.1.2005 tiettyjen epoksijohdannaisten
käytöstä elintarvikkeen kanssa kosketuksiin joutuvissa materiaaleissa ja tarvikkeissa annetun
direktiivin 2002/16/EY muuttamsesta
Kauppa ja teollisuusministeriön päätös 903/1994 N-nitrosamiinien ja N-nitrosoituvien
aineiden vapautumisesta elastomeeristä tai kumista valmistetuista tuttipullon tuteista ja
huvituteista
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ADDITIONAL (NON-EC) NATIONAL PROVISIONS
METALS AND ALLOYS
Kauppa- ja teollisuusministeriön päätös elintarvikkeen kanssa kosketukseen joutuvista
tarvikkeista liukenevista raskasmetalleista (268/92) 20/03/1992
Heavy metals migrating from food contact
materials and articles
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FRANCE
(last update 27/02/2006)
SUMMARY
• EC Directives implemented as listed below.
• Additional national provisions for many food contact materials and articles.
• Legislation published in the Journal Officiel (J.O.) [Official Journal].
• A compendium of legislation for food contact materials and articles is available as Brochure nº 1227, published by Direction
des JournauxOfficiels, 26 rue Desaix, 75727 Paris Cedex 15, tel: +33 (0)1 40 58 78 78, fax: +33 (0)1 45 79 17 84.
http://www.journal-officiel.gouv.fr ou http://www.legifrance.gouv.fr
IMPLEMENTATION OF EC DIRECTIVES
ALL FOOD CONTACT MATERIALS
89/109/EEC (framework)
Décret Numéro 92-631 du 08/07/1992 relatif aux matériaux et objets destinés à entrer en
contact avec les denrées, produits et boissons pour l'alimentation de l'homme ou des
animaux
J.O. du 10/07/1992, p. 9280
80/590/EEC (symbol)
PLASTICS Monomers & additives
90/128/EEC (monomer/additive lists)
Arrêté ministériel du 28/01/1983 relatif à la détermination du symbole pouvant accompagner
les matériaux et objets destinés à entrer en contact avec des denrées, produits et boissons
alimentaires
Numéro complémentaire du J.O. du 25/02/1983, p. 2143
Arrêté ministériel du 14/09/1992 relatif aux matériaux et objets en matière plastique mis ou
destinées à être mis au contact des denrées, produits et boissons alimentaires
J.O. du 13/10/1992, p. 14240
92/39/EEC (1st amend. 90/128/EEC)
93/9/EEC (2nd amend. 90/128/EEC)
95/3/EC (3rd amend. 90/128/EEC)
96/11/EC (4th amend. 90/128/EEC)
99/91/EC (5 th amend.90/128/EEC)
2002/72/EC (Consolidation
90/128/EEC and its 7 amendments)
Arrêté ministériel du 14/09/1992 modifiant et complétant l'arrêté du 19/12/1988 relatif aux
règles de base nécessaires à la vérification de la migration des constituants de matériaux et
objets en matière plastique au contact des denrées, produits et boissons alimentaires et fixant
la liste des simulateurs à utiliser pour vérifier cette migration
J.O. du 25/09/1992, p. 13327
Arrêté ministériel du 14/09/1992 relatif aux matériaux et objets en matière plastique mis ou
destinées à être mis au contact des denrées, produits et boissons alimentaires
J.O. du 13/10/1992, p. 14240
Arrêté du 20/01/1994 modifiant l'arrêté ministériel du 14/09/1992 relatif aux matériaux et
objets en matière plastique mis ou destinées à être mis au contact des denrées, produits et
boissons alimentaires
J.O. du 16/02/1994, p. 2650
Arrêté du 30/09/1997 modifiant l'arrêté ministériel du 14/09/1992 relatif aux matériaux et
objets en matière plastique mis ou destinées à être mis au contact des denrées, produits et
boissons alimentaires
J.O. du 19/10/1997, p. 15227
Arrêté du 3 janvier 2001 modifiant l’arrêté du 14 septembre 1992 relatif aux matériaux et
objets en matière plastique mis ou destinées à être mis au contact des denrées, produits et
boissons alimentaires
J.O. du 06/02/2001, p. 2002
Arrêté du 2 janvier 2003 relatif aux matériaux et objets en matière plastique mis ou destinées
à être mis au contact des denrées, produits et boissons alimentaires
J.O. du 29/01/2003, p.1771
PLASTICS Testing
82/711/EEC (basic rules)
85/572/EEC (simulants)
93/8/EEC (1st amend. 82/711/EEC)
97/48/EC (2nd. amend. 82/711/EEC)
Arrêté du 19/12/1988 relatif aux règles de base nécessaires à la vérification de la migration
des constituants de matériaux et objets en matière plastique au contact des denrées, produits
et boissons alimentaires et fixant la liste des simulateurs à utiliser pour vérifier cette
migration
J.O. du 27/12/1988, p. 16264
Arrêté du 16/05/1994 modifiant l'arrêté du 14/09/1992 relatif aux matériaux et objets en
matière plastique mis ou destinées à être mis au contact des denrées, produits et boissons
alimentaires
J.O. du 26/05/1994, p. 7618
Arrêté du 20/04/1998 modifiant l'arrêté du 14/09/1992 relatif aux matériaux et objets en
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PLASTICS Vinyl chloride monomer
78/142/EEC
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matière plastique mis ou destinées à être mis au contact des denrées, produits et boissons
alimentaires
J.O. du 07/05/1998, p.
Arrêté du 30/01/1984 relatif aux matériaux et objets en matière et objets contenant du
chlorure de vinyle monomère et destinées à être mis au contact des denrées, produits et
boissons alimentaires
Numéro complémentaire du J.O. du 12/02/1984, p.
80/766/EEC
81/432/EEC
Arrêté du 30/01/1984 relatif aux méthodes officielles d’analyse concernant la détermination
de la teneur en chlorure de vinyle monomère des matériaux et objets destinées à entrer en
contact avec les denrées, produits et boissons alimentaires et la détermination de la teneur du
chlorure de vinyle cédé par les matériaux et objets aux denrées, produits et boissons
alimentaires mis à leur contact
Numéro complémentaire du J.O. du 12/02/1984, p.
REGENERATED CELLULOSE FILM
93/10/EEC
Arrêté ministériel du 04/11/1993 relatif aux matériaux et objets en pellicule de cellulose
93/111/EEC (1st amend. 93/10/EEC) régénérée mis ou destinés à être mis en contact des denrées, produits et boissons alimentaires
J.O. du 02/12/1993, p. 16696
CERAMICS
84/500/EEC
Arrêté ministériel du 07/11/1985 relatif à la limitation des quantités de plomb et de cadmium
extractibles des objets en céramique mis ou destinés à être mis au contact des denrées,
produits et boissons alimentaires
J.O. du 01/12/1985, p.13942
ADDITIONAL (NON-EC) NATIONAL PROVISIONS
PLASTICS
Arrêté du 30/09/1997 modifiant l’arrêté du 14/09/1992 relatif aux matériaux et objets
en matière plastique mis ou destinées à être mis au contact des denrées, produits et
boissons alimentaires
J.O. du 13/10/1992, p. 14240
Article 2 of this text clarifies the contents
of the positive list of additives - harmonised
additives and additives approved by
CSHPF (cited in Brochure nº 1227).
VARNISHES AND COATINGS
Application de la réglementation sur les matières plastiques
RUBBERS AND ELASTOMERS
Arrêté du 25/11/1992 relatif aux matériaux et objets en élastomères de silicone ou
destinées à être mis au contact des denrées, produits et boissons alimentaires
J.O. du 02/12/1993, p.
Arrêté du 09/11/1994 relatif aux matériaux et objets en caoutchouc au contact des
denrées, produits et boissons alimentaires mis ou destinées à être mis au contact des
denrées, produits et boissons alimentaires
J.O. du 02/12/94, p.
PAPER AND BOARD
Arrêté du 28/06/1912 (articles 7) relatif à la coloration, à la conservation et à
l’emballage des denrées alimentaires et boissons
J.O. du 29/06/1912, p.
Circulaires, instructions, lettres-circulaires réunies dans la brochure n° 1227 dans
lesquelles sont cités les additifs dont l’utilisation a été admise
silicone elastomers
rubbers
Additives for paper and board
GLASS, CRYSTAL, ENAMELLED WARE, VITREOUS CERAMICS
Arrêté du 15/11/1945 fixant la liste des matériaux susceptibles d’être utilisés sans
inconvénient pour la santé publique dans la fabrication des instruments de mesure
J.O. du18/11/1945, p.
Application de l’arrêté relatif aux céramiques
METALS AND ALLOYS
Arrêté du 28/06/1912 modifié (articles 2 à 5) relatif à la coloration, à la conservation
et à l’emballage des denrées alimentaires et boissons
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J.O. du 29/06/1912, p.
Arrêté du 15/11/1945 fixant la liste des matériaux susceptibles d’être utilisés sans
inconvénient pour la santé publique dans la fabrication des instruments de mesure
J.O. du18/11/1945, p.
Arrêté du 13/01/1976 relatif aux matériaux et objets en acier inoxydable au contact
des denrées alimentaires
J.O. du 31/01/1976, p.
Arrêté du 27/08/87 relatif aux matériaux et objets en aluminium ou en alliages
d’aluminium au contact des denrées, produits et boissons alimentaires
J.O. du 18/09/1987, p.
WOOD
Arrêté du 15/11/1945 fixant la liste des matériaux susceptibles d’être utilisés sans
inconvénient pour la santé publique dans la fabrication des instruments de mesure
J.O. du18/11/1945, p.
Les substances de traitement du bois admises après avis favorable du Conseil
supérieur d’hygiène publique de France sont cités dans la brochure n° 1227
Substances for treating wood
IRRADIATION TREATMENT
Arrêté du 12/08/1986 relatif au traitement par rayonnements ionisants des matériaux
et objets mis au contact des denrées, produits et boissons alimentaires
J.O. du 20/08/86, p.
CONTENTS OF DOSSIERS FOR APPROVAL OF SUBSTANCES
Arrêté du13/11/1986 relatif aux dossiers de demande d’autorisation d’emploi des
constituants de matériaux et objets mis au destinés à être mis au contact des denrées,
produits et boissons alimentaires
J.O. du 04/12/86, p.
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GERMANY
(last update 14/05/2007)
SUMMARY
• All EC Directives implemented.
• Additional national recommendations.
• Legislation published in the Bundesgesetzblatt Teil I (BGBl. I).
• Legislation is made under powers of the Lebensmittel- und Futtermittelgesetzbuch [Food and -Feed law] in der Fassung der
Bekanntmachung vom 26. April 2006 (BGBl. I S. 945).
• Sales Point: Bundesanzeiger Verlagsges.mbH. Köln
Amsterdamer Str. 192, 50 735 Köln
Tel.: +49/ –221/ 97668-0
Fax: +49/ –221/ 97668-278
E-mail: vertrieb(a)bundesanzeiger.de
WebSite: www.bundesanzeiger.de
IMPLEMENTATION OF EC DIRECTIVES
ALL FOOD CONTACT MATERIALS
89/109/EEC (framework)
Lebensmittel- und Futtermittelgesetzbuch in der Fassung der Bekanntmachung vom
26. April 2006 (BGBl. I S. 945).
Bedarfsgegenständeverordnung vom 10. April 1992 (BGBl. I S. 866) ∗)
80/590/EEC (symbol) Bedarfsgegenständeverordnung vom 10. April 1992 (BGBl. I S. 866) ∗)
PLASTICS Monomers & additives
90/128/EEC (monomer/additive lists) Bedarfsgegenständeverordnung vom 10. April 1992 (BGBl. I S. 866) ∗)
92/39/EEC (1st amend. 90/128/EEC) Verordnung zur Änderung der Bedarfsgegenständeverordnung vom 11. April 1994
(BGBl. I S. 775) ∗)
93/9/EEC (2nd amend. 90/128/EEC) Verordnung zur Änderung der Bedarfsgegenständeverordnung vom 11. April 1994
(BGBl. I S. 775) ∗)
95/3/EC (3rd amend. 90/128/EEC)
Fünfte Verordnung zur Änderung der Bedarfsgegenständeverordnung vom 17. April
1997 (BGBl. I S. 796) ∗)
Bekanntmachung des unvollständigen Verzeichnisses von Additiven, die bei der
Herstellung von Lebensmittelbedarfsgegenständen aus Kunststoff verwendet werden
dürfen vom 26. Mai 1997 (BAnz. S. 8673)
96/11/EC (4th amend. 90/128/EEC)
Fünfte Verordnung zur Änderung der Bedarfsgegenständeverordnung vom 17. April
1997 (BGBl. I S. 796) ∗)
Bekanntmachung des unvollständigen Verzeichnisses von Additiven, die bei der
Herstellung von Lebensmittelbedarfsgegenständen aus Kunststoff verwendet werden
dürfen vom 26. Mai 1997 (BAnz. S. 8673)
99/91/EC (5th amend. 90/128/EEC)
2001/62/EC (6th amend 90/128/EEC)
2002/17/EC (7th amend 90/128/EEC)
Achte Verordnung zur Änderung der Bedarfsgegenständeverordnung vom 21. Dezember
2000 (BGBl. I S. 1886)
Neunte Verordnung zur Änderung der Bedarfsgegenständeverordnung vom 7. April
2003 (BGBl. I S. 486)
Neunte Verordnung zur Änderung der Bedarfsgegenständeverordnung vom 7. April
2003 (BGBl. I S. 486)
2004/1/EC (1st amend 2002/72/EC) Elfte Verordnung zur Änderung der Bedarfsgegenständeverordnung vom 13. Juli 2005
(BGBl. I S. 2150)
2004/19/EC (2nd amend 2002/72/EC) Elfte Verordnung zur Änderung der Bedarfsgegenständeverordnung vom 13. Juli 2005
(BGBl. I S. 2150)
2005/79/EC Zwölfte Verordnung zur Änderung der Bedarfsgegenständeverordnung vom 30.
November 2006 (BGBl. I S. 2730)
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PLASTICS Testing
82/711/EEC (basic rules)
85/572/EEC (simulants)
Bedarfsgegenständeverordnung vom 10. April 1992 (BGBl. I S. 866) ∗)
93/8/EEC (1st amend. 82/711/EEC) Verordnung zur Änderung der Bedarfsgegenständeverordnung vom 11. April 1994
(BGBl. I S. 775) ∗)
97/48/EC (2nd. amend. 82/711/EEC)
PLASTICS Vinyl chloride monomer
78/142/EEC
80/766/EEC
81/432/EEC
Verordnung zur Änderung der Technische Hilfsstoff-Verordnung und zur Änderung der
Bedarfsgegenständeverordnung vom 26. November 1998 (BGBl. I S. 3492)
Bedarfsgegenständeverordnung vom 10. April 1992 (BGBl. I S. 866) ∗)
REGENERATED CELLULOSE FILM
93/10/EEC
Verordnung zur Änderung der Bedarfsgegenständeverordnung vom 11. April 1994
93/111/EEC (1st amend. 93/10/EEC) (BGBl. I S. 775) ∗)
2004/14/EC (2 nd amend 93/10/EEC) Elfte Verordnung zur Änderung der Bedarfsgegenständeverordnung vom 13. Juli 2005
(BGBl. I S. 2150)
CERAMICS
84/500/EEC Bedarfsgegenständeverordnung vom 10. April 1992 (BGBl. I S. 866) ∗)
∗)
Revised version including all amendments until December 1997:
Bedarfsgegenständeverordnung in der Fassung der Bekanntmachung vom 23. Dezember 1997
(BGBl. I 1998 S. 5), zuletzt geändert durch die Dreizehnte Verordnung zur Änderung der Bedarfsgegenständeverordnung vom
20. Dezember 2006 (BGBl. I S. 3381).
ADDITIONAL (NON-EC) NATIONAL RECOMMENDATIONS
• Empfehlungen für Kunststoffe und andere Polymere zur gesundheitlichen Beurteilung im Rahmen des Lebensmittel- und
Bedarfsgegenständegesetzes (Bekanntmachungen im „Bundesgesundheitsblatt - Gesundheitsforschung - Gesundheitsschutz“)
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GREECE
(last update 27/02/2006)
SUMMARY
• EC Directives implemented as listed below.
• Additional national provisions for plastics colourants, coatings, paper and board, metals and cans.
• Legislation is made under powers of the Ανώτατο Χηµικό Συµβούλιο (ΑΧΣ) [Supreme Chemical Council (SCC)] and
• Published in the Επίσηµη Εφηµερίς της Κυβερνήσεως (ΦΕΚ) [Official Journal of the Governement].
• The legislation has been consolidated in the Codex Alimentarius [Food Code].
• Sales Agent : National Printery
Kapodistriou 34,
104 32 Athens
Tel.: +30-210-5525713,5249547
Fax: +30-210-5234312
IMPLEMENTATION OF EC DIRECTIVES
ALL FOOD CONTACT MATERIALS
89/109/EEC (framework) ΑΧΣ decision nº 1787/90
ΦΕΚ 348/B/24-03-91
Greek Food Code, Article 21
80/590/EEC (symbol) ΑΧΣ decision nº 87/79
ΦΕΚ 362/B/26-11-80
Greek Food Code, Article 21
PLASTICS Monomers & additives
90/128/EEC (monomer/additive lists) ΑΧΣ decision nº 638/91
ΦΕΚ 775/B/24-09-91
Greek Food Code, Article 26
92/39/EEC (1st amend. 90/128/EEC) ΑΧΣ decision nº 489/93
ΦΕΚ 676/B/02-09-93
Greek Food Code, Article 26
93/9/EEC (2nd amend. 90/128/EEC) ΑΧΣ decision nº 196/95
ΦΕΚ 737/B/28-08-95
Greek Food Code, Article 26
95/3/EC (3rd amend. 90/128/EEC) ΑΧΣ decision nº 191/97
and
ΦΕΚ 558/B/10-07-97
96/11/EC (4th amend. 90/128/EEC) Greek Food Code, Article 26
99/91/EC (5 th amend. 90/128/EEC) ΑΧΣ decision nº 238/00
ΦΕΚ 1370/B/09-11-00
Greek Food Code, Article 26
2001/62/EC (6 th amend. 90/128/EEC) ΑΧΣ decision nº 37/02
ΦΕΚ 601/B/16-05-2002
Greek Food Code, Article 26
2002/17/EC (7 th amend. 90/128/EEC) ΑΧΣ decision nº 273/2002
ΦΕΚ 1179/B/11-09-02
Greek Food Code, Article 26
2002/72/EC (Codification of
90/128/EEC + its 7 amend.)
ΑΧΣ decision nº 458/2003
ΦΕΚ 195/B/21-02-03
Greek Food Code, Article 26
2004/1/EC ΑΧΣ decision nº 330/2005
Greek Food Code, Article 26
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PLASTICS Testing
82/711/EEC (basic rules) and
85/572/EEC (simulants)
ΑΧΣ decision nº 636/91
ΦΕΚ 775/B/24-09-91
Greek Food Code, Article 26
93/8/EEC (1st amend. 82/711/EEC) ΑΧΣ decision nº 196/95
ΦΕΚ 737/B/95
Greek Food Code, Article 26
97/48/EC (2nd. amend. 82/711/EEC) ΑΧΣ decision nº 76/98
ΦΕΚ 548/B/03-06-98
Greek Food Code, Article 26
PLASTICS Vinyl chloride monomer
78/142/EEC and 81/432/EEC ΑΧΣ decision nº 1976/85
ΦΕΚ 49/B/86
Greek Food Code, Part B (Methods)
80/766/EEC ΑΧΣ decision nº 2432/85
ΦΕΚ 663/B/02-10-86
Greek Food Code, Part B (Methods)
REGENERATED CELLULOSE FILM
93/10/EEC and 93/111/EEC ΑΧΣ decision nº 240/95
ΦΕΚ 963/B/22-11-95
Greek Food Code, Article 24a
2004/14/EC ΑΧΣ decision nº 367/05
Greek Food Code, Article 24a
CERAMICS
84/500/EEC ΑΧΣ decision nº 1597/86
ΦΕΚ 41/03-02-87
Greek Food Code, Article 25
RUBBERS : N-NITROSAMINES
93/11/EEC ΑΧΣ decision nº 598/94
ΦΕΚ 956/B/22-12-94
Greek Food Code, Article 28a
ADDITIONAL (NON-EC) NATIONAL PROVISIONS
PLASTICS
Dyes and pigments for food contact
plastics
COATINGS
Coatings
METALS AND ALLOYS
Metallic articles in contact with
foodstuffs
PAPER AND BOARD
Paper for food packaging
ΑΧΣ decision nº 358/95,ΦΕΚ 714/B/96
ΑΧΣ decision nº 1028/96,ΦΕΚ 273/B/97
Greek Food Code, Article 26a
ΑΧΣ decision nº 446/98,ΦΕΚ 1716/B/19-9-99
Greek Food Code, Article 28
ΑΧΣ decision nº 232/98,ΦΕΚ 1023/B/01-10-98
Greek Food Code, Article 22
Greek Food Code, Article 24
Amendment
ΑΧΣ decision nº 478/2004,ΦΕΚ 1868/B/16-12-04
CANS
It has been repealed by ΑΧΣ decision nº 232/98,ΦΕΚ 1023/B/01-10-98 which established Article 22.
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HUNGARY
(last update 04/06/2007)
SUMMARY
• EC Directives implemented as listed bellow
• Additional national provisions
• Legislation are published in the Codex Alimentarius Hungaricus. (Földmûvelésügyi és Vidékfejlesztési Értesítõ)
Laws and Regulations are published in Magyar Közlöny (Magyar Hivatalos Közlönykiadó Budapest VIII. Somogyi Béla u. 6.)
IMPLEMENTATION OF EC DIRECTIVES
ALL FOOD CONTACT MATERIALS
89/109/EEC Codex Alimentarius Hungaricus 1-2-89/109 (1993)
Az élelmiszerekkel rendeltetésszerûen érintkezésbe kerülõ anyagokés tárgyak minõségi
követelményei
PLASTICS MONOMERS & ADDITIVES
2002/72/EC
Codification of 90/128/EEC + 7
Amendments
2004/1/EC, 2004/19/EC (amend.
2002/72/EC)
PLASTICS TESTING
82/711/EEC (basic rules)
85/572/EEC (simulants)
Codex Alimentarius Hungaricus 1-2-2002/72 (2003) Az élelmiszerekkel érintkezésbe kerülõ
mûanyagok és mûanyag eszközök minõségi követelményei
Codex Alimentarius Hungaricus 1-2-2002/72 (2004) Consolidated
Codex Alimentarius Hungaricus 1-2-82/711(1993)
Az Az élelmiszerekkel érintkezésbe kerülõ mûanyagok és mûanyag tárgyak
komponenseinek kioldódási vizsgálatai
93/8/EEC (1 st amend. 82/711/EEC) Codex Alimentarius Hungaricus 1-2-82/711(1993)
Az élelmiszerekkel érintkezésbe kerülõ mûanyagok és mûanyag tárgyak komponenseinek
kioldódási vizsgálatai
97/48/EC (2 nd . amend. 82/711/EEC) Codex Alimentarius Hungaricus 1-2-82/711(2000)
Az élelmiszerekkel érintkezésbe kerülõ mûanyagok és mûanyag tárgyak komponenseinek
kioldódási vizsgálatai
PLASTICS VINYL CHLORIDE MONOMER
78/142/EEC
Codex Alimentarius Hungaricus 1-2-78/142 (1993)
Az élelmiszerekkelrendeltetésszerûen érintkezésbe kerülõ vinil-lkorid monomert tartalmazó
anyagokkal és tárgyakkal szemben támasztott minõségi követlmények
80/766/EEC
Codex Alimentarius Hungaricus 1-2-80/766 (1993)
Élelmiszerrel érintkezésbe kerülõ anyagok és tárgyak vinil-klorid monomer tartalmának
meghatározása
81/432/EEC
Codex Alimentarius Hungaricus 1-2-81/432 (1993)
A közszükségleti cikkekbõl az élelmiszerekbe kioldódó vinil-klorid mennyiségének
meghatározása
REGENERATED CELLULOSE FILM
93/10/EEC
93/111/EEC (1 st amend. 93/10/EEC)
2004/14/EC (amend. 93/10/EEC)
Codex Alimentarius Hungaricus 1-2-93/10 (1993)
Codex Alimentarius Hungaricus 1-2-93/10 (1993)
Az élelmiszerrel érintkezésbe kerülõ regenerált cellulózfilmek
Codex Alimentarius Hungaricus 1-2-93/10 (2004) Consolidated
CERAMICS
84/500/EEC
2005/31(amend. 84/500/EEC)
RUBBERS and Silicon rubbers
93/11/EEC for nipples
(Limits for Nitrosamines)
Codex Alimentarius Hungaricus 1-2-84/500(1993)
Az élelmiszerekkel érintkezésbe kerülõ kerámiatárgyak
Codex Alimentarius Hungaricus 1-2-2002/16 (2005) Consolidated
9/2002(X.17) ESZCSM Magyar Közlöny
Az egészségügyi, szociális éscsaládügyi miniszter rendelete a cumik és cuclik,
egészségügyi követelményeirõl valamint a forgalmazás feltételeirõl
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ADDITIONAL (NON-EC) NATIONAL PROVISIONS
Enamels and metals: Regulation 17/1999. (VI.16.) EÜM (Magyar Közlöny) - enamels and metals-forbidden the use
of lead, cadmium, zinc and brass as food contact materials -limitation the of nickel and copper and copper alloys
National Standards (MSZ):
aluminium-bronze: MSZ 711-3: 1976
copper alloys: MSZ 710-1:1988
MSZ 770-1:1993
MSZ 771-3:1980
chrominium: MSZ 7267:1989
MSZ EN :
for aluminium and alloys: MSZ EN 601:1995; 602:1995
stainless steel: MSZ EN 10 088-1:1998
tin: MSZ EN 611-1:1998
copper: MSZ EN 1655:1998
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IRELAND
(last update09/05/2007)
SUMMARY
• EC legislation implemented as listed below.
• No additional national provisions.
• Legislation implemented by the European Communities (Plastics and other materials)(Contact with food) Regulations, 2006,
which give effect in Ireland to EU Directives on food contact materials.
• Made under the European Communities Act 1972.
• Legislation available on www.irishstatutebook.ie and www.fsai.ie
• Sales Point: Government Publications
Sun Alliance House
Molesworth St. - Dublin 2
Tel: +353 1 6613111
Fax: +353 1 4752760
IMPLEMENTATION OF EC DIRECTIVES
ALL FOOD CONTACT MATERIALS
All EU directives and regulations on European Communities (Plastics and other materials)(Contact with food) Regulations,
food contact materials*
2006 (S.I. No. 139 of 2006), as amended by the European Communities (Plastics and other
materials)(Contact with food) (Amendment) Regulations 2006 (S.I. No. 566 of 2006)^
*Except for the following legislation, the implementation of which is being progressed:
• Commission Regulation (EC) No 2023/2006 on good manufacturing practice for materials and articles
intended to come into contact with food;
• Directive 2007/19/EC amending Directive 2002/72/EC relating to plastic materials and articles intended to
come into contact with food and Council Directive 85/572/EEC laying down the list of simulants to be used
for testing migration of constituents of plastic materials and articles intended to come into contact with
foodstuffs.
• Commission Regulation (EC) No 372/2007 laying down transitional migration limits for plasticisers in gaskets
in lids intended to come into contact with foods
^These regulations consolidated the legislation on food contact materials and repealed the following older regulations:
• European Communities (Materials and Articles Intended to come into Contact with Foodstuffs) Regulations, 1991 (S.I. No.
307 of 1991)
• European Communities (Materials and Articles Intended to come into Contact with Foodstuffs) (Amendment) Regulations,
1993 (S.I. No. 295 of 1993)
• European Communities (Materials and Articles Intended to come into Contact with Foodstuffs) (Amendment) (No 2)
Regulations, 1994 (S.I. No. 93 of 1994)
• European Communities (Materials and Articles Intended to come into Contact with Foodstuffs) (Amendment) Regulations,
1996 (S.I. No. 226 of 1996)
• European Communities (Materials and Articles Intended to come into Contact with Foodstuffs) (Amendment) Regulations,
1997 (S.I. No. 335 of 1997)
• European Communities (Materials and Articles Intended to come into Contact with Foodstuffs) (Amendment) Regulations,
1998 (S.I. No. 278 of 1998)
• European Communities (Materials and Articles Intended to come into Contact with Foodstuffs) (Amendment) Regulations,
2000 ( S.I. No. 475 of 2000)
• European Communities (Materials and Articles Intended to come into Contact with Foodstuffs) Regulations, 2002 ( S.I.
No. 542 of 2002)
• European Communities (Materials and Articles Intended to come into Contact with Foodstuffs) Regulations, 2003 (S.I. No.
76 of 2003)
• European Communities (Materials and Articles Intended to come into Contact with Foodstuffs) Regulations, 2005 (S.I. No.
232 of 2005)
• European Communities (Materials and Articles Intended to come into Contact with Foodstuffs) (Amendment) (No 2)
Regulations, 2005 (S.I. No. 544 of 2005)
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ITALY
(last update 11/04/2007)
SUMMARY
• EC Directives implemented as listed below.
• Additional national provisions.
• Legislation published in the Official Gazette (G.U.).
• Legislation is made under the powers of Law No. 283 of 30.4.1962 and the Ministerial Decree of 21 March 1973.
• Sales Agent: Istituto Poligrafico e Zecca dello Stato
P.zza G. Verdi, 10
Tel.+39.0685082150
Fax:+39.0685082520
Website: http://www.ipzs.it
IMPLEMENTATION OF EC DIRECTIVES
ALL FOOD CONTACT MATERIALS
89/109/EEC (framework)
Law No. 283 of 30.4.1962: Disciplina igienica della produzione e della vendita delle
sostanze alimentari e delle bevande (Modificata dalla legge 26 febbraio 1963, n. 441).
G.U. n. 139 del 4-6-1962
Legislative Decree No. 108 of 25.1.92: Attuazione della Direttiva 89/109/CEE
concernente i materiali e gli oggetti destinati a venire a contatto con i prodotti alimentari.
Pubblicato nel supplemento ordinario n. 31 alla
G.U. Serie Generale n. 39 del 17-2-1992 pag. 1201
DPR No. 777 23.8.82: Attuazione della direttiva (CEE) n. 76/893 relativa ai materiali e
agli oggetti destinati a venire a contatto con i prodotti alimentari.
G.U. n. 298 del 28/10/1982
80/590/EEC (symbol) Decree of Ministry of Health No. 198 of 25.6.1981
Aggiornamento del decreto ministeriale 21 marzo 1973, concernente la disciplina igienica
degli imballaggi, recipienti, utensili destinati a venire in contatto con le sostanze alimentari
o con sostanze d’uso personale.
G.U.n. 198 del 21-7-1981 pag 4675
PLASTICS Monomers & additives
90/128/EEC
(monomer/additive lists)
Decree of the Ministry of Health No. 220 of 26.4.93
Regolamento recante aggiornamento del decreto ministeriale 21marzo 1973, concernente
la disciplina igienica degli imballaggi, recipienti, utensili destinati a venire in contatto con
le sostanze alimentari e con sostanze d’uso personale. Recepimento delle direttive
82/711/CEE, 85/572/CEE, 90/128/CEE e 92/39/CEE.
G.U. N 162 del 13-7-1993 pag.5
92/39/EC
(1st amend. 90/128/EEC)
Decree of the Ministry of Health No. 220 of 26.4.93
Regolamento recante aggiornamento del decreto ministeriale 21marzo 1973, concernente
la disciplina igienica degli imballaggi, recipienti, utensili destinati a venire in contatto con
le sostanze alimentari e con sostanze d’uso personale. Recepimento delle direttive
82/711/CEE, 85/572/CEE, 90/128/CEE e 92/39/CEE.
G.U. N 162 del 13-7-1993 pag.5
93/9/EEC (2 nd amend. 90/128/EEC) DCM No. 735 of 28.10.94
Regolamento recante aggiornamento del decreto ministeriale 21 marzo 1973, concernente
la disciplina igienica degli imballaggi, recipienti, utensili destinati a venire in contatto con
le sostanze alimentari e con sostanze d’uso personale. Attuazione delle direttive 93/8/CEE
e 93/9/CEE.
G.U. n.1 del 2-1-1995 pag.3
95/3/EC (3 rd amend. 90/128/EEC) DCM No. 572 of 24.9.96
Regolamento recante aggiornamento del decreto ministeriale 21 marzo 1973, concernente
la disciplina igienica degli imballaggi, recipienti, utensili destinati a venire in contatto con
le sostanze alimentari e con sostanze d’uso personale. Recepimento della direttiva 95/3/CE
G.U. n. 264 del 11/11/1996
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96/11/EEC (4 th amend. 90/128/EEC) DMH No. 91 of 6.2.97
Regolamento recante aggiornamento del decreto ministeriale 21 marzo 1973, concernente
la disciplina igienica degli imballaggi, recipienti, utensili destinati a venire in contatto con
le sostanze alimentari e con sostanze d’uso personale. Recepimento della direttiva
96/11/CE.
G.U. n. 77 del 3/4/1997
99/91/EEC (5 th amend. 90/128/EEC) DMH No. 210 of 15.6.2000
Regolamento recante aggiornamento del decreto ministeriale 21 marzo 1973, concernente
la disciplina igienica degli imballaggi, recipienti, utensili destinati a venire in contatto con
le sostanze alimentari e con sostanze d’uso personale. Recepimento della direttiva n.
99/91/CE.
G.U. n. 175 del 28-7-2000 pag. 8
2001/62/EC (6 th amend. 90/128/EEC)
2002/17/EC (7 th amend. 90/128/EEC)
2004/1/EC (1 th amend. 2002/72/EEC)
2004/19/EC (2 th amend. 2002/72/EEC)
DMH No. 123 of 28.3.2003
Regolamento recante aggiornamento del decreto ministeriale 21 marzo 1973, concernente
la disciplina igienica degli imballaggi, recipienti, utensili destinati a venire in contatto con
le sostanze alimentari e con sostanze d’uso personale. Recepimento delle direttive n.
2001/62/CE, 2002/16/CE e 2002/17/CE.
Supplemento ordinario alla G.U. n. 125 del 31-5-2003 (N.89/L)
Decree of the Ministry of Health No 227 of 4.5.2006
Regolamento recante aggiornamento del decreto ministeriale 21 marzo 1973, concernente
la disciplina igienica degli imballaggi, recipienti, utensili destinati a venire in contatto con
le sostanze alimentari e con sostanze d’uso personale. Recepimento delle direttive n.
2004/1/CE, 2004/13/CE e 2004/19/CE.
G.U. n. 159 del 11-7-2006 pag. 4
PLASTICS Testing
82/711/EEC (basic rules) Decree of the Ministry of health No. 220 of 26.4.93
Regolamento recante aggiornamento del decreto ministeriale 21 marzo 1973, concernente
la disciplina igienica degli imballaggi, recipienti, utensili destinati a venire in contatto con
le sostanze alimentari e con sostanze d’uso personale. Recepimento delle direttive
82/711/CEE, 85/572/CEE, 90/128/CEE e 92/39/CEE.\G.U. n. 162 del 13-7-1993.
85/572/EEC (simulants) Decree of the Ministry of Health No. 220 of 26.4.93
Regolamento recante aggiornamento del decreto ministeriale 21 marzo 1973, concernente
la disciplina igienica degli imballaggi, recipienti, utensili destinati a venire in contatto con
le sostanze alimentari e con sostanze d’uso personale. Recepimento delle direttive
82/711/CEE, 85/572/CEE, 90/128/CEE e 92/39/CEE.
G.U. n. 162 del 13-7-1993
93/8/EEC DCM No. 735 of 28.10.94
Regolamento recante aggiornamento del decreto ministeriale 21 marzo 1973, concernente
la disciplina igienica degli imballaggi, recipienti, utensili destinati a venire in contatto con
le sostanze alimentari e con sostanze d’uso personale. Attuazione delle direttive 93/8/CEE
e 93/9/CEE.
G.U. n. 1 del 2-1-1995
97/48 EEC DMH n.338 of 30.9.98
Regolamento recante aggiornamento del decreto ministeriale 21 marzo 1973, concernente
la disciplina igienica degli imballaggi, recipienti, utensili destinati a venire in contatto con
le sostanze alimentari e con sostanze d’uso personale, a seguito del recepimento della
direttiva n. 97/48/CE.
G.U. n. 228 del 30-9-1998 pag. 13
REGENERATED CELLULOSE FILM
93/10/EEC Decree of the Ministry of Health No. 556 of 10.7.94
Regolamento recante aggiornamento del decreto ministeriale 21 marzo 1973, concernente
la disciplina igienica degli imballaggi, recipienti, utensili destinati a venire in contatto con
le sostanze alimentari e con sostanze d’uso personale. Attuazione delle direttive
93/10/CEE e 93/111/CE. G.U. n. 229 del 30-9-1994 pag. 5
93/111/EEC (1st amend. 93/10/EEC) Decree of the Ministry of Health No. 556 of 10.7.94
Regolamento recante aggiornamento del decreto ministeriale 21 marzo 1973, concernente
la disciplina igienica degli imballaggi, recipienti, utensili destinati a venire in contatto con
le sostanze alimentari e con sostanze d’uso personale. Attuazione delle direttive
93/10/CEE e 93/111/CE. G.U. n. 229 del 30-9-1994 pag. 5
2004/14/EEC Decree of the Ministry of Health No. 230 of 10.5.2006
Regolamento recante recepimento della direttiva 2004/14/CE del 29 gennaio 2004 che
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modifica la direttiva 93/10/CEE relativa ai materiali e agli oggetti di pellicola di cellulosa
rigenerata destinati a venire a contatto con gli alimenti.
G.U. n. 160 del 12-7-2006
CERAMICS
84/500/EEC
Decree of the Ministry of Health of 4.4.85 (Off.Gaz26.4.85)
Aggiornamento del decreto ministeriale 21 marzo 1973 concernente la disciplina igienica
degli imballaggi, recipienti, utensili destinati a venire in contatto con le sostanze alimentari
o con sostanze d’uso personale.
G.U. n. 120 del 23-5-1985 pag. 3660
2005/31/EEC Decree of the Ministry of Health of 1.2.2007
Recepimento della direttiva n. 2005/31/EEC della Commissione del 29 aprile 2005, che
modifica la direttiva 84/500/CEE del Consiglio, per quanto riguarda una dichiarazione di
conformità ed i criteri di efficienza dei metodi di nalisi per gli oggetti di ceramica,
destinati ad entrare in contatto con i prodotti alimentari.
G.U. n. 66 del 20-3-2007
RUBBER Limits for nitrosamines
93/11/EEC Decree of the Ministry of Health of 8.2.95
Recepimento della direttiva 93/11/CEE della Commissione del 15 marzo 1993 concernente
la liberazione di N-nitrasammine e di sostanze N-nitrosabili da succhiotti e tettarelle di
elastomero o di gomma naturale.
G.U. n. 68 del 22-3-1995 pag. 17
ADDITIONAL (NON-EC) NATIONAL PROVISIONS
Plastic, rubber, paper, glass, stainless steel,
The Ministerial Decree of 21 March 1973
Disciplina igienica degli imballaggi, recipienti, utensili, destinati a venire in contatto con le sostanze alimentari o con sostanze
d’uso personale.
G.U. n. 104 del 20 aprile 1973
amended by:
Decree of the Ministry of Health (DMH) of 3.8.74
Modificazione al decreto ministeriale 21 marzo 1973, concernente la disciplina igienica degli imballaggi, recipienti, utensili,
destinati a venire in contatto con le sostanze alimentari o con sostanze d’uso personale.
G.U. n. 227 del 31-8-1974 pag. 5753
DMH 19.11.74 (Integration to positive lists)
Aggiornamento del decreto ministeriale 21 marzo 1973 riguardante la disciplina igienica degli imballaggi, recipienti, utensili,
destinati a venire in contatto con le sostanze alimentari o con sostanze d’uso personale. G.U. n. 319 del 6-12-1974 pag. 8496
DMH 27.3.75 (modifications to paper and boards)
Modificazione al decreto ministeriale 21 marzo 1973, concernente la disciplina igienica degli imballaggi, recipienti, utensili
destinati a venire in contatto con le sostanze alimentari o con sostanze d’uso personale.
G.U. n. 96 del 10-4-1975 pag. 2394
DMH 13.9.75 (Integration to positive lists)
Modificazione al decreto ministeriale 21 marzo 1973, concernente la disciplina igienica degli imballaggi, recipienti, utensili,
destinati a venire in contatto con le sostanze alimentari o con sostanze d’uso personale.
G.U. n. 272 del 13-10-1975 pag. 7237.
DMH 18.6.79 (modifications to paper and boards)
Aggiornamento del decreto ministeriale 21 marzo 1973 riguardante la disciplina igienica degli imballaggi, recipienti, utensili,
destinati a venire in contatto con le sostanze alimentari o con sostanze d’uso personale.
G.U. n. 180 del 3-7-1979 pag 5516
DMH 2.12.80 (integration to positive lists)
Aggiornamento del decreto ministeriale 21 marzo 1973, concernente la disciplina igienica degli imballaggi, recipienti, utensili,
destinati a venire in contatto con le sostanze alimentari o con sostanze d’uso personale.
G.U. n. 347 del 19-12-1980 pag. 10935
DMH 25.6.81
Aggiornamento del decreto ministeriale 21 marzo 1973, concernente la disciplina igienica degli imballaggi, recipienti, utensili
destinati a venire in contatto con le sostanze alimentari o con sostanze d’uso personale.
G.U. n. 198 del 21-7-1981 pag. 4675
DMH 2.6.82 (integration to positive lists)
Aggiornamento del decreto ministeriale 21 marzo 1973 concernente la disciplina igienica degli imballaggi, recipienti, utensili,
destinati a venire in contatto con le sostanze alimentari o con sostanze d’uso personale.
G.U. n. 200 del 22-7-1982 pag 5177
DMH 20.10.82 (integration to positive lists)
Aggiornamento del decreto ministeriale 21 marzo 1973, concernente la disciplina igienica degli imballaggi, recipienti, utensili
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destinati a venire in contatto con le sostanze alimentari o con sostanze d’uso personale.
G.U. n. 340 del 11-12-1982 pag. 8982.
DMH 18.2.84 (Tinned Cans)
Disciplina dei contenitori in banda stagnata saldati con lega stagno-piombo ed altri mezzi.
G.U.n. 76 del 16-3-1984 pag. 2294
DMH 4.4.85 (off. Gaz n.120 of 23.5.85)
Disciplina degli oggetti di ceramica destinati ad entrare in contatto con i prodotti.
G.U. n. 98 del 26-1-1985 pag. 3033.
DMH No. 395 of 7.8.87 (integration to positive lists)
Aggiornamento del decreto ministeriale 21 marzo 1973, concernente la disciplina igienica degli imballaggi, recipienti, utensili
destinati a venire in contatto con le sostanze alimentari e con sostanze d’uso personale.
G.U. n. 226 del 28-9-1987 pag. 10.
DMH N.243 of 1.6.88 (Tin free steel)
Disciplina degli oggetti in banda cromata verniciata destinata a venire in contatto con gli alimenti.
G.U. n. 153 del 1-7-1988 pag. 7.
DMH No. 90 of 18.1.91: (integration to positive lists, amemdments to paper and boards)
Regolamento recante aggiornamento del decreto ministeriale 21 marzo 1973 concernente la disciplina igienica degli imballaggi,
recipienti, utensili destinati a venire in contatto con le sostanze alimentari e con sostanze d’uso personale.
G.U. n. 67 del 20-3-1991 pag.7
DMH No. 408 of 30.10.91 ( integration to positive lists)
Regolamento recante aggiornamento del decreto ministeriale 21 marzo 1973, concernente la disciplina igienica degli imballaggi,
recipienti, utensili destinati a venire in contatto con le sostanze alimentari o con sostanze d’uso personale.
G.U. n. 303 del 28-12-1991 pag. 7.
DMH No. 220 of 26.4.93: Integration to positive lists
Regolamento recante aggiornamento del decreto ministeriale 21 marzo 1973, concernente la disciplina igienica degli imballaggi,
recipienti, utensili destinati a venire in contatto con le sostanze alimentari e con sostanze d’uso personale. Recepimento delle
direttive 82/711/CEE, 85/572/CEE, 90/128/CEE,e 92/39/CEE.
G.U. n. 162 del 13-7-1993 pag. 5.
DMH No. 322 of 15.7.93: Integration to positive lists
Regolamentorecante aggiornamento del decreto ministeriale 21 marzo 1973, concernente la disciplina igienica degli imballaggi, dei
recipienti e degli utensili destinati a venire in contatto con le sostanze alimentari e con sostanze d’uso personale.
G.U. n. 199 del 25-8-1993 pag. 3
DMH No. 511 of 3.6.94 Integration to positive lists
Regolamento recante aggiornamento del decreto ministeriale 21 marzo 1973, concernente la disciplina igienica degli imballaggi,
dei recipienti e degli utensili destinati a venire in contatto con le sostanze alimentari e con sostanze d’uso personale.
G.U. n. 198 del 25-8-1994 pag. 4.DMH No. 156 of 24.2.95 Integration to positive lists
Regolamento recante aggiornamento del decreto ministeriale 21 marzo 1973, concernente la disciplina igienica degli imballaggi,
dei recipienti e degli utensili destinati a venire in contatto con le sostanze alimentari e con sostanze d’uso personale.
G.U. n. 103 del 5-5-1995 pag. 3
DMH No.405 of 13.7.95 Tin cans. Regolamento recante aggiornamento del decreto ministeriale 18 febbraio 1984 concernente la
disciplina dei contenitori in banda stagnata saldati con lega stagno-piombo ed altri mezzi.
G.U. n.228 del 29-09-1995 pag.5
DMH No. 572 of 24.9.96 Integration to positive lists Regolamentorecante aggiornamento del decreto ministeriale 21 marzo 1973,
concernente la disciplina igienica degli imballaggi, dei recipienti e degli utensili destinati a venire in contatto con le sostanze
alimentari e con sostanze d’uso personale. Recepimento della direttiva 95/3/CE.
G.U. n. 264 del 11-11-1996
DMH No. 322 of 4.8.99: Integration to positive lists
Regolamento recante aggiornamento del decreto ministeriale 21 marzo 1993 concernente la disciplina igienica degli imballaggi,
recipienti, utensili destinati a venire in contatto con le sostanze alimentari o con sostanze d’uso personale.
G.U. n. 218 del 16-9-1999 pag. 14
DMH No. 538 of 17.12.99Phthalates limits
Regolamento recante aggiornamento del decreto ministeriale 21 marzo 1973, concernente la disciplina igienica degli imballaggi,
recipienti, utensili destinati a venire in contatto con le sostanze alimentari e con sostanze d’uso personale.
G.U. n. 28 del 4-2-2000 pag.7
DMH No. 411 of 1.12.2000: Integration to positive lists)
Regolamento recante aggiornamento del decreto ministeriale 21 marzo 1973, concernente la disciplina igienica degli imballaggi,
recipienti, utensili destinati a venire in contatto con le sostanze alimentari o con sostanze d’uso personale.
G.U. n. 11 del 15-1-2001 pag. 3
DMH No. 267 of 30 maggio 2001(modifications to paper and boards)
Regolamento recante aggiornamento del decreto ministeriale 21 marzo 1973, concernente la disciplina igienica degli imballaggi,
recipienti, utensili destinati a venire in contatto con le sostanze alimentari o con sostanze d’uso personale.
G.U. n.155 del 6.7.2001 pag. 12
DMH No. 299 of 22.12.2005 Plastic recycling.
Regolamento recante aggiornamento del decreto ministeriale 21 marzo 1973, concernente la deciplina igienica degli imballaggi,
recipienti, utensili destinati a venire in contatto con le sostanze alimentari e con sostanze d’uso personale
G.U.n.37 del 14-2-2006
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LATVIA
(last update 18/04/2007)
For information on the transposition of the European Directives on food contact materials and articles please
contact
directly the national focal contact point of Latvia:
Veterinary and Food Department
Ministry of Agriculture
Republikas laukums 2
Rīga, LV-1981
Fax: +371 67027205
Gunta.Avotina(a)zm.gov.lv;
Tel.: +371 67027208;
Sarma.Sleze(a)zm.gov.lv
Tel.: +371 67027017
All legislation is published in : www.likumi.lv
IMPLEMENTATION OF EC DIRECTIVES
ALL FOOD CONTACT MATERIALS, INCLUDING PAPER AND BOARD
All EC Directives on food contact materials Latvian Regulation Nr.673 of 01.08.2006. “Obligatory
Requirements of Harmless for
Materials and Articles which
come into Contact with
Foodstuffs” (codified version).
ADDITIONAL (NON-EC) NATIONAL PROVISIONS
Paper and cardboard materials and articles can not discharge more than 0,5 mg cadmium from a kg of paper and not
more than 3 mg of lead from a kg of paper.
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LITHUANIA
(last update 27/02/2006)
SUMMARY
• EC Directives implemented as listed below.
• No additional national provisions
• Lithuanian legislation on materials and articles which come into contact with foodstuff is published in the Lithuanian Official
Journal “Valstybes zinios” and on the internet. The web site address is: http://www3.lrs.lt/DPaieska.html
For information on the transposition of the European Directives on food contact materials and articles please contact directly the
Permenant Representation of Lithuania to the European Commission:
RP MISSION OF THE REPUBLIC OF LITHUANIA
Rue Belliard, 6
1040 Brussels
Belgium
Tel: +32 (2) 771.01.40
Fax: +32 (2) 771.45.97
Email: office(a)lt-mission-eu.be
IMPLEMENTATION OF EC DIRECTIVES
ALL FOOD CONTACT MATERIALS
Regulation (EC) No 1935/2004 Lietuvos Respublikos oficialusis leidinys, L, 2004, Nr. 338-4
PLASTICS Monomers & additives
2002/72/EC (consolidated plastic
directive)
PLASTICS Testing
82/711/EEC (basic rules)
93/8/EEC (1st amend. 82/711/EEC)
97/48/EC (2nd amend. 82/711/EEC)
85/572/EEC (simulants)
PLASTICS Vinyl chloride monomer
78/142/EEC
80/776/EEC (testing product)
81/432/EEC (testing in foodsimulant)
Sveikatos apsaugos ministro 2003 m. gruodžio 24 d. įsakymas Nr. V-771 „Dėl Lietuvos
higienos normos HN 16:2003 „Medžiagos ir gaminiai, besiliečiantys su maistu“ patvirtinimo
(Žin., 2004, Nr. 45-1486; klaidų atitaisymas Nr. 56)
Sveikatos apsaugos ministro 2003 m. gruodžio 24 d. įsakymas Nr. V-771 „Dėl Lietuvos
higienos normos HN 16:2003 „Medžiagos ir gaminiai, besiliečiantys su maistu“ patvirtinimo
(Žin., 2004, Nr. 45-1486; klaidų atitaisymas Nr. 56)
Sveikatos apsaugos ministro 2003 m. gruodžio 24 d. įsakymas Nr. V-771 „Dėl Lietuvos
higienos normos HN 16:2003 „Medžiagos ir gaminiai, besiliečiantys su maistu“ patvirtinimo
(Žin., 2004, Nr. 45-1486; klaidų atitaisymas Nr. 56)
REGENERATED CELLULOSE FILM
93/10/EEC
Sveikatos apsaugos ministro 2003 m. gruodžio 24 d. įsakymas Nr. V-771 „Dėl Lietuvos
93/111/EEC (1st amend. 93/10/EEC) higienos normos HN 16:2003 „Medžiagos ir gaminiai, besiliečiantys su maistu“ patvirtinimo
(Žin., 2004, Nr. 45-1486; klaidų atitaisymas Nr. 56)
CERAMICS
84/500/EEC
RUBBER: N-NITROSAMINES
93/11/EEC
Sveikatos apsaugos ministro 2003 m. gruodžio 24 d. įsakymas Nr. V-771 „Dėl Lietuvos
higienos normos HN 16:2003 „Medžiagos ir gaminiai, besiliečiantys su maistu“ patvirtinimo
(Žin., 2004, Nr. 45-1486; klaidų atitaisymas Nr. 56)
Sveikatos apsaugos ministro 2003 m. gruodžio 24 d. įsakymas Nr. V-771 „Dėl Lietuvos
higienos normos HN 16:2003 „Medžiagos ir gaminiai, besiliečiantys su maistu“ patvirtinimo
(Žin., 2004, Nr. 45-1486; klaidų atitaisymas Nr. 56)
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LUXEMBOURG
(last update 02/04/2007)
SUMMARY
• EC Directives implemented as listed below.
• No additional national provisions.
• Legislation on Food Contacts Materials and Articles which comes into contact with foods as enacted by the government of
Luxembourg is published by the Service Central de Législation, located at 43 bd F-D Roosevelt, L-2450 Luxembourg
(www.scl.etat.lu). Legislation can also be found on site www.legilux.lu").
• Legislation on food contacts materials and articles were made under the powers of the Ministry of Health.
• Sales Agent: Imprimerie de la Cour Victor Buck
6, rue Fr. Hogenberg,
L-1735 Luxembourg
Tel: 0035 2 49 98 66-1
Fax: 0035 2 49 41 64
IMPLEMENTATION OF EC DIRECTIVES
ALL FOOD CONTACT MATERIALS
89/109/EEC (framework) Règlement grand-ducal du 14 mai 1991 (Mémorial “A” n°35 du 12.06.1991, page 688)
80/590/EEC (symbole) Règlement ministériel du 24 octobre 1980 (Mémorial “A” n°77 du 22.11.1980, page 1981)
PLASTICS Monomers & additives
90/128/EEC (monomer/additive lists)
92/39/EEC (1st amend. 90/128/EEC)
93/9/EEC (2nd amend. 90/128/EEC)
95/3/EC (3rd amend. 90/128/EEC)
96/11/EC (4th amend. 90/128/EEC)
99/91/EC (5th amend. 90/128/EEC)
PLASTICS Testing
82/711/EEC (basic rules)
85/572/EEC (simulants)
93/8/EEC (1st amend. 82/711/EEC)
97/48/EC (2nd. amend. 82/711/EEC)
PLASTICS Vinyl chloride monomer
78/142/EEC
80/766/EEC
81/432/EEC
REGENERATED CELLULOSE FILM
93/10/EEC
93/111/EEC (1st amend. 93/10/EEC)
2004/14/CE (2nd amend.
93/10/EEC)
CERAMICS
Règlement grand-ducal du 11 juin 1991 (Mémorial “A” n°44 du 13.07.1991, page 926)
Règlement grand-ducal du 18 mars 1995 (Mémorial “A” n°55 du 10.07.1995, page 1390)
Règlement grand-ducal du 18 mars 1995 (Mémorial “A” n°55 du 10.07.1995, page 1390)
Règlement grand-ducal du 21 février 1997 (Mémorial “A” n°11 du 4.03.1997, page 628)
Règlement grand-ducal du 28 août 1997 (Mémorial “A” n°73 du 25.09.1997, page 2338)
Règlement grand-ducal du 27 janvier 2001 (Mémorial “A” n°23 du 21.02.2001, page 746)
Règlement grand-ducal du 11 juin 1991 (Mémorial “A” n°44 du 13.07.1991, page 926)
Règlement grand-ducal du 11 juin 1991 (Mémorial “A” n°44 du 13.07.1991, page 926)
Règlement grand-ducal du 18 mars 1995 (Mémorial “A” n°55 du 10.07.1995, page 1390)
Règlement grand-ducal du 5 février 1999 (Mémorial “A” n°10 du 16.02.1999, page 158)
Règlement grand-ducal du 24 octobre 1978 (Mémorial “A” n°70 du 31.10.1978, page
1422)
Règlement ministériel du 25 août 1982 (Mémorial “A” n°78 du 11.10.1982, page 1715)
Règlement ministériel du 25 août 1982 (Mémorial “A” n°78 du 11.10.1982, page 1715)
Règlement grand-ducal du 8 février 1995 (Mémorial “A” n°16 du 28.02.1995, page 725)
Règlement grand-ducal du 8 février 1995 (Mémorial “A” n°16 du 28.02.1995, page 725)
Règlement grand-ducal du 13 décembre 2004 (Mémorial "A" no211 du 30.12.2004 , page
3802)
84/500/EEC Règlement grand-ducal du 22 février 1985 (Mémorial “A” n° 10 du 1.03.1985, page 178)
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MALTA
(last update 27/02/2006)
For information on the transposition of the European Directives on food contact materials and articles please contact
directly the national focal contact point of Malta.
Manager Health Inspector
Department of Public Health,
Manager Health Inspector's Office,
(For the attention of Mr John Attard Kingswell)
37 - 39, Rue D'Argens,
Msida MSD 05,
Malta.
Tel: +356 2132 4093/+356 2133 2225
Fax: +356 2134 4767
e-mail: john.attard-kingswell(a)gov.mt
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THE NETHERLANDS
(last update 17/04/2007)
SUMMARY
• EC Directives implemented as listed below.
• Additional national provisions for various food contact materials and articles.
• EC Directives implemented by the Dutch Packaging and Food Utensils Regulations under the powers of the Ministry of Health,
Welfare and Sport relate to the following materials: plastics, paper and board, rubber products, metals, glass and ceramics,
ceramics materials and enamels, textile products, regenerated cellulose, wood and cork, coatings and BADGE/BFDGE/NOGE.
• Legislation is published in the Staatscourant which is published daily in the Netherlands.
• Sales Agent: Servicecentrum Uitgevers
PO Box: 20014
2500 EA Den Haag
Tel.: +31 70 37 89 880
Fax.: +31 70 37 89 783
e-mail: sdu(a)sdu.nl
• Website : www.sdu.nl
IMPLEMENTATION OF EC DIRECTIVES
ALL FOOD CONTACT MATERIALS
1935/2004 (framework) Staatsblad nº 420 of 30/08/2005
PLASTICS Monomers & additives
90/128/EEC (monomer/additive lists) Staatscourant nº 167 of 29/08/1991
92/39/EEC (1st amend. 90/128/EEC) Staatscourant nº 74 of 19/04/1993
93/9/EEC (2nd amend. 90/128/EEC) Staatscourant nº 21 of 31/01/1994
95/3/EC (3rd amend. 90/128/EEC) Staatscourant nº 51 of 12/03/1996
96/11/EC (4th amend. 90/128/EEC) Staatscourant nº 161 of 22/08/1996
99/91/EC (5th amend. 90/128/EEC) Staatscourant nº 80 of 25/04/2001
2001/62/EC (6th amend. 90/128/EEC) Staatscourant nº 69 of 10/04/2002
2002/17/EC (7th amend. 90/128/EEC) Staatscourant nº 183 of 24/09/2002
2004/1/EC Staatscourant nr. 66 of 05/04/2004
2004/19/EC Staatscourant nr. 182 of 20/09/2005
2005/79/EC Staatscourant nr. 114 of 15/06/2006
PLASTICS Testing
82/711/EEC (basic rules)
85/572/EEC (simulants)
Staatscourant nº 167 of 29/08/1991
93/8/EEC (1st amend. 82/711/EEC) Staatscourant nº 21 of 31/01/1994
97/48/EC (2nd. amend. 82/711/EEC) Staatscourant nº 88 of 12/05/1998
PLASTICS Vinyl chloride monomer
78/142/EEC Staatscourant nº 58 of 25/03/1981
80/766/EEC
Staatscourant nº 135 of 13/07/1984
81/432/EEC
REGENERATED CELLULOSE FILM
93/10/EEC
Staatscourant nº 21 of 31/01/1994
93/111/EEC (1st amend. 93/10/EEC)
2004/14/EC
Staatscourant nr. 158 of 19th of August 2004
CERAMICS
84/500/EEC
Staatscourant nº 50 of 11/03/1988
2005/31/EC
Staatscourant nº 114 of 15/06/2006
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ADDITIONAL (NON-EC) NATIONAL PROVISIONS
COATINGS
Staatscourant nº 45 of 04/03/1983 135 of 17/07/1984
50 of 10/03/1988
165 of 28/04/1995
214 of 05/11/1996
206 of 24/10/2000
67 of 04/04/2003
RUBBERS AND ELASTOMERS
Staatscourant nº 18 of 25/01/1980 47 of 09/03/1982
74 of 17/04/1993
165 of 28/04/1995
214 of 05/11/1996
191 of 05/10/1999
206 of 24/10/2000
67 of 04/04/2003
PAPER AND BOARD
Staatscourant nº 18 of 25/01/1980 47 of 09/03/1982
135 of 13/07/1984
50 of 10/03/1988
51 of 10/03/1988
165 of 28/04/1995
214 of 05/11/1996
206 of 24/10/2000
67 of 04/04/2003
CERAMICS
Staatscourant nº 18 of 25/01/1980 45 of 04/03/1983
135 of 13/07/1984
50 of 11/03/1988
74 of 17/04/1993
214 of 05/11/1996
206 of 24/10/2000
GLASS
Staatscourant nº 18 of 25/01/1980 45 of 04/03/1983
135 of 13/07/1984
50 of 11/03/1988
74 of 17/04/1993
214 of 05/11/1996
METALS AND ALLOYS
Staatscourant nº 18 of 25/01/1980 45 of 04/03/1983
135 of 13/07/1984
50 of 11/03/1988
74 of 17/04/1993
165 of 28/04/1995
214 of 05/11/1996
206 of 24/10/2000
67 of 04/04/2003
WOOD, INCLUDING CORK
Staatscourant nº 18 of 25/01/1980 47 of 09/03/1982
50 of 11/03/1988
165 of 28/04/1995
206 of 24/10/2000
67 of 04/04/2003
TEXTILES
Staatscourant nº 18 of 25/01/1980 47 of 09/03/1982
50 of 11/03/1988
74 of 17/04/1993
214 of 05/11/1996
206 of 24/10/2000
67 of 04/04/2003
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NORWAY
(last update 07/05/2007)
• Additional national provisions on ceramic articles, glass, metal wares and non-ceramic materials without a coating of enamel.
• Regulation on Food Contact Materials in Norway “Forskrift om materialer og gjenstander i kontakt med næringsmidler” (21
December 1993, No 1381) published in Norsk Lovtidend: http://www.lovdata.no/for/sf/ho/xo-19931221-1381.html
• Legislation is made under powers of “Lov om matproduksjon og mattrygghet mv” (The Norwegian Food Law) (19 December
2003 No 124) published in Norsk Lovtidend: http://www.lovdata.no/all/hl-20031219-124.html
• The power of enforcement under the Norwegian Food Law is delegated from the Ministry of Health and Social Services to the
Norwegian Food Safety Authority.
IMPLEMENTATION OF EC DIRECTIVES
ALL FOOD CONTACT MATERIALS
1935/2004 (framework regulation) Regulations 21 December 1993 No 1381 on materials and articles intended to come into
contact with foodstuffs Chapter I General regulations, and Annex X.
PLASTICS Monomers & additives
2002/72/EC + three amendments
(2004/1/EC +2004/19/EC +
2005/79/EC)
PLASTICS Testing
82/711/EEC (basic rules)
85/572/EEC (simulants) + two
amendments (93/8/EEC + 97/48/EC)
VINYLE CHLORIDE MONOMER
78/142/EEC
80/766/EEC (testing product)
81/432/EEC (testing in food simulant)
Regulations 21 December 1993 No 1381 on materials and articles intended to come into
contact with foodstuffs. Chapter II Plastic materials and -articles and Annex I.
Regulations 21 December 1993 No 1381 on materials and articles intended to come into
contact with foodstuffs Chapter II (Plastic materials and –articles) Section 11.
Regulations 21 December 1993 No 1381 on materials and articles intended to come into
contact with foodstuffs. Chapter III Vinyl chloride monomer.
REGENERATED CELLULOSE FILM
93/10/EEC + two amendments Regulations 21 December 1993 No 1381 on materials and articles intended to come into
(93/10/EEC + 2004/14/EC)
contact with foodstuffs. Chapter IV Regenerated cellulose film and Annex II.
CERAMICS
84/500/EEC
Regulations 21 December 1993 No 1381 on materials and articles intended to come into
2005/31/EC
contact with foodstuffs. Chapter VI Ceramics and Annex IV.
NITROSAMINES
93/11/EEC
Regulations 21 December 1993 No 1381 on materials and articles intended to come into
contact with foodstuffs. Chapter II Nitrosamines from elastomer or rubber teats and soothers.
ADDITIONAL (NON-EC) NATIONAL REGULATIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS
CERAMIC ARTICLES
Stricter national provisions than Chapter VI Ceramics and Annex IV.
84/500 + additional national
provisions for barium
NON-CERAMIC MATERIALS WITHOUT A COATING OF ENAMEL
Additional national provisions Chapter VIa (Articles made of glass, metals and non-ceramic materials without a coating of
enamel) and Annex III.
GLASS
Additional national provisions
METALS
Additional national provisions
Chapter VIa (Articles made of glass, metals and non-ceramic materials without a coating of
enamel) and Annex III.
Chapter VIa (Articles made of glass, metals and non-ceramic materials without a coating of
enamel) and Annex III.
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POLAND
(last update 23/04/2007)
SUMMARY
• All EC directives implemented.
• Additional national provisions.
• Legislation published in the Dziennik Ustaw Rzeczypospolitej Polskiej [Official Journal] (Dz.U.)
• Legislation is made under the powers of the Act of 25 th August 2006 on safety of food and nutrition (OJ 2006 , No 171
item 1225).
• Sales Point:
Centrum Obsługi Kancelarii
Prezesa Rady Ministrów
ul. Powsińska 69/71
02-903 Warszawa
Tel.: +48/22/ 694 62 96
Fax: +48/22/ 694 62 06
E-mail: dziust(a)cokprm.gov.pl
WebSite: www.cokprm.gov.pl
IMPLEMENTATION OF EC DIRECTIVES
ALL FOOD CONTACT MATERIALS
Regulation (EC) 1935/2004
(framework)
Ustawa z dnia 25 sierpnia 2006 r. o bezpieczeństwie żywności i żywienia (Dz. U. Nr
171, poz. 1225)
PLASTICS Monomers & additives
2002/72/EC (consolidation 90/128/EEC
and its 7 amendments)
2004/1/EC (1st amend 2002/72/EC
2004/19/EC (2nd amend. 2002/72/EC)
Rozporządzenie Ministra Zdrowia z dnia 8 czerwca 2004 r. w sprawie wykazu
substancji, których stosowanie jest dozwolone w procesie wytwarzania lub
przetwarzania materiałów i wyrobów z tworzyw sztucznych, a także sposobu
sprawdzania zgodności tych materiałów i wyrobów z ustalonymi limitami
(Dz. U. z 2004 r , nr 157, poz. 1643)
Rozporządzenie Ministra Zdrowia z dnia 19 października 2005 r. zmieniające
rozporządzenie w sprawie wykazu substancji, których stosowanie jest
dozwolone w procesie wytwarzania lub przetwarzania materiałów i wyrobów z
tworzyw sztucznych, a także sposobu sprawdzania zgodności tych materiałów
i wyrobów z ustalonymi limitami
(Dz. U. z 2005 r. Nr 216, poz. 1832 )
2005/79/EC (3rd amend. 2002/72/EC)
PLASTICS Testing
82/711/EEC (basic rules)
93/8/EEC (1st amend. 82/711/EEC)
97/48/EC (2nd amend. 82/711/EEC)
85/572/EEC (simulants)
Rozporządzenie Ministra Zdrowia Dz. U. z 2007 (end of legislation process, in April
will be signed by the Minister of Health).
Rozporządzenie Ministra Zdrowia z dnia 8 czerwca 2004 r. w sprawie wykazu
substancji, których stosowanie jest dozwolone w procesie wytwarzania lub
przetwarzania materiałów i wyrobów z tworzyw sztucznych, a także sposobu
sprawdzania zgodności tych materiałów i wyrobów z ustalonymi limitami
(Dz. U. z 2004 r , nr 157, poz. 1643)
Rozporządzenie Ministra Zdrowia z dnia 19 października 2005 r. zmieniające
rozporządzenie w sprawie wykazu substancji, których stosowanie jest
dozwolone w procesie wytwarzania lub przetwarzania materiałów i wyrobów z
tworzyw sztucznych, a także sposobu sprawdzania zgodności tych materiałów
i wyrobów z ustalonymi limitami
(Dz. U. z 2005 r. Nr 216, poz. 1832 )
PLASTICS Vinyl chloride monomer
78/142/EEC
80/766/EEC
81/432/EEC
Rozporządzenie Ministra Zdrowia z dnia 8 czerwca 2004 r. w sprawie wykazu
substancji, których stosowanie jest dozwolone w procesie wytwarzania lub
przetwarzania materiałów i wyrobów z tworzyw sztucznych, a także sposobu
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REGENERATED CELLULOSE FILM
93/10/EEC
93/111/EEC (1st amend. 93/10/EEC)
2004/14/EC (2nd amend. 93/10/EEC)
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sprawdzania zgodności tych materiałów i wyrobów z ustalonymi limitami
(Dz. U. z 2004 r , nr 157, poz. 1643)
Rozporządzenie Ministra Zdrowia z dnia 19 października 2005 r. zmieniające
rozporządzenie w sprawie wykazu substancji, których stosowanie jest
dozwolone w procesie wytwarzania lub przetwarzania materiałów i wyrobów z
tworzyw sztucznych, a także sposobu sprawdzania zgodności tych materiałów
i wyrobów z ustalonymi limitami
(Dz. U. z 2005 r. Nr 216, poz. 1832 )
Rozporządzenie Ministra Zdrowia z dnia 1 czerwca 2004 r w sprawie wytwarzania lub
przetwarzania materiałów i wyrobów z innych tworzyw niż tworzywa sztuczne –
załącznik 1
(Dz. U. z 2004 r., nr 145, poz. 1544)
Rozporządzenie Ministra Zdrowia z dnia 4 września 2006 r. zmieniające
rozporządzenie w sprawie wytwarzania lub przetwarzania materiałów i
wyrobów z innych tworzyw niż tworzywa sztuczne
(Dz. U. z 2006 r. Nr 169, poz. 1215)
CERAMICS
84/500/EEC
2005/31/EC (1st amend. 84/500/EEC)
Rozporządzenie Ministra Zdrowia z dnia 1 czerwca 2004 r w sprawie wytwarzania lub
przetwarzania materiałów i wyrobów z innych tworzyw niż tworzywa sztuczne –
załącznik 1
(Dz. U. z 2004 r., nr 145, poz. 1544)
Rozporządzenie Ministra Zdrowia z dnia 4 września 2006 r. zmieniające
rozporządzenie w sprawie wytwarzania lub przetwarzania materiałów i
wyrobów z innych tworzyw niż tworzywa sztuczne
(Dz. U. z 2006 r. Nr 169, poz. 1215)
RUBBER Limits for nitrosamines
93/11/EEC
Rozporządzenie Ministra Zdrowia z dnia 1 czerwca 2004 r w sprawie wytwarzania lub
przetwarzania materiałów i wyrobów z innych tworzyw niż tworzywa sztuczne –
załącznik 1
(Dz. U. z 2004 r., nr 145, poz. 1544)
Rozporządzenie Ministra Zdrowia z dnia 4 września 2006 r. zmieniające
rozporządzenie w sprawie wytwarzania lub przetwarzania materiałów i
wyrobów z innych tworzyw niż tworzywa sztuczne
(Dz. U. z 2006 r. Nr 169, poz. 1215)
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PORTUGAL
(last update 16/05/2007)
SUMMARY
• All EC directives implemented., except Directive 2007/19/EC.
• Additional national recommendations for enamelled ware, glass ware and other ware.
• Legislation published in the Diário da República [Official Journal], and associated standards.
• Sales Agent: IMPRENSA NACIONAL – CASA DA MOEDA, S.A.
Rua da Escola Politécnica, 135
1250-100 LISBOA
Tel.: 351 808200110
Fax: 351 213945750
E-mail: dre(a)incm.pt
Web page address: http://dre.pt
IMPLEMENTATION OF EC DIRECTIVES
ALL FOOD CONTACT MATERIALS
Regulation (EC) Number 1935/2004
(replacing Council Directive 89/109/EEC
and 80/590/EEC)
PLASTICS Monomers & additives
2002/72/EC and its three amendments:
2004/1/EC (1 st amend. 2002/72/EC)
2004/19/EC (2 nd amend. 2002/72/EC)
2005/79/EC (3 rd amend. 2002/72/EC)
PLASTICS Testing
82/711/EEC (basic rules)
85/572/EEC (simulants)
93/8/EEC (1 st amend. 82/711/EEC)
97/48/EC (2 nd amend. 82/711/EEC)
PLASTICS Vinyl chloride monomer
78/142/EEC
80/766/EEC
81/432/EEC
REGENERATED CELLULOSE FILM
93/ 10/EEC
93/111/EEC (1 st amend. 93/10/EEC)
2004/14/EC (2 nd amend. 93/10/EEC)
CERAMICS
84/500/EEC
2005/31/EC (1 st amend. 84/500/EEC)
Decreto-lei nº 175/2007, of 08/05/2007
Diário da República, I series, nº 88 of 08/05/2007, p. 2998
Decreto-Lei n° 197/2007 of 15/05/2007
Diário da República, I series, nº 93 of 15/05/2007, p.3166.
Decreto-Lei n° 197/2007 of 15/05/2007
Diário da República, I series, nº 93 of 15/05/2007, p.3166.
Decreto-Lei n° 197/2007 of 15/05/2007
Diário da República, I series, nº 93 of 15/05/2007, p.3166.
Decreto-lei nº 194/2007, of 14/05/2007
Diário da República, I series, nº 92 of 14/05/2007, p. 3155
Decreto-lei nº 190/2007, of 11/05/2007
Diário da República, I series, nº 91 of 11/05/2007, p. 3126
RUBBER: N-NITROSAMINES
93/11/EEC Portaria nº 863/94, of 26/09/1994
Diário da República, I series B, nº 223 of 26/09/1994, p. 5794
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ADDITIONAL (NON-EC) NATIONAL RECOMMENDATIONS
ENAMELLED WARE
Additional national recommendation
Norma Portuguesa NP-2097, de 1986: Esmalte vitrificado em contacto com alimentos.
Limites admissíveis para o chumbo e cádmio. [Portuguese Standard NP-2097 of 1986:
Enamelled ware in contact with food. Permissible limits for lead and cadmium release].
Norma Portuguesa NP-2096 de 1986: Esmalte vitrificado em contacto com alimentos.
Determinação do chumbo e do cádmio. [Portuguese Standard NP-2096 of 1986:
Enamelled ware in contact with food. Determination of lead and cadmium ]
GLASS WARE AND OTHER WARE NEITHER CERAMIC WARE NOR ENAMELLED WARE
Additional national recommendation Norma Portuguesa NP-2095, de 1986: Louça em contacto com alimentos. Limites
admissíveis para o chumbo e cádmio. [Portuguese Standard NP-2095 of 1986: Ware in
contact with food. Permissible limits for lead and cadmium release].
Norma Portuguesa NP-2094 de 1986: Louça em contacto com alimentos. Determinação
do chumbo e do cádmio. [Portuguese Standard NP-2094 of 1986: Ware in contact with
food. Determination of lead and cadmium ]
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ROMANIA
(last update 24/04/2007)
SUMMARY
• All EC directives implemented except Directive 2004/14/EC.
• Additional national provisions.
• Legislation published in the Monitorul Oficial (partea I) [Official Journal]
• Legislation is made under the powers of the of art. 107 of the Constitution and art. 26 par. (1) of the Emergency
Government Ordinance no. 97/2001 regarding the regulation of food production, circulation and trade,
approved with amendments and additions by means of Law no. 57/2002 .
• Sales Point: Monitorul Oficial al Romaniei
Izvor Street no. 2-4
Sector 5, Bucuresti
Tel: +40 21 490 65 52
www.monitoruloficial.ro
IMPLEMENTATION OF EC DIRECTIVES
ALL FOOD CONTACT MATERIALS
89/109/EEC (framework) DECISION No. 1197 from 24 October 2002
for the approval of the Norms regarding materials and objects coming into contact with
food
80/590/EEC (symbol) DECISION No. 1197 from 24 October 2002
for the approval of the Norms regarding materials and objects coming into contact with
food
PLASTICS Monomers & additives
90/128/EEC (monomer/additive lists) DECISION No. 1197 from 24 October 2002
for the approval of the Norms regarding materials and objects coming into contact with
food
92/39/EEC (1st amend. 90/128/EEC) DECISION No. 1197 from 24 October 2002
for the approval of the Norms regarding materials and objects coming into contact with
food
93/9/EEC (2nd amend. 90/128/EEC) DECISION No. 1197 from 24 October 2002
for the approval of the Norms regarding materials and objects coming into contact with
food
95/3/EC (3rd amend. 90/128/EEC) DECISION No. 1197 from 24 October 2002
for the approval of the Norms regarding materials and objects coming into contact with
food
96/11/EC (4th amend. 90/128/EEC) DECISION No. 1197 from 24 October 2002
for the approval of the Norms regarding materials and objects coming into contact with
food
99/91/EC (5th amend. 90/128/EEC) DECISION No. 1197 from 24 October 2002
for the approval of the Norms regarding materials and objects coming into contact with
food
2002/72/EC (consolidation
90/128/EEC and its 7 amendments)
2004/1/EC(1 amend. 2002/72/EC)
Government Decision no. 1.197/2002 for the approval of the Norms regarding the
materials and objects that come into contact with foodstuffs as amended by DECISION
No. 512 of 7 April 2004
Government Decision no. 1.197/2002 for approving the Norms concerning the
materials and objects coming into contact with food amended and completed by
DECISION No. 879 from 28 July 2005
2004/19/EC (2nd amend.2002/72/EC)
2005/79/EC (3 amend.2002/72/EC)
PLASTICS Testing
82/711/EEC (basic rules)
85/572/EEC (simulants)
Government Decision no. 1.197/2002 for approving the Norms concerning the
materials and objects coming into contact with foodstuffs as modified and completed by
the DECISION No. 879 from 28 July 2005
Government Decision no. 1.197/2002 for approving the Norms concerning the
materials and objects coming into contact with food amended and completed by
DECISION No. 1393 from 4 Octomber 2006
DECISION No. 1197 from 24 October 2002
for the approval of the Norms regarding materials and objects coming into contact with
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food
93/8/EEC (1st amend. 82/711/EEC) DECISION No. 1197 from 24 October 2002
for the approval of the Norms regarding materials and objects coming into contact with
food
97/48/EC (2nd. amend. 82/711/EEC) DECISION No. 1197 from 24 October 2002
for the approval of the Norms regarding materials and objects coming into contact with
food
PLASTICS Vinyl chloride monomer
78/142/EEC DECISION No. 1197 from 24 October 2002
for the approval of the Norms regarding materials and objects coming into contact with
food
80/766/EEC
81/432/EEC
DECISION No. 1197 from 24 October 2002
for the approval of the Norms regarding materials and objects coming into contact with
food
REGENERATED CELLULOSE FILM
93/10/EEC
DECISION No. 1197 from 24 October 2002
93/111/EEC (1st amend. 93/10/EEC) for the approval of the Norms regarding materials and objects coming into contact with
food
2004/14/EEC(2st amend.93/10/EEC)
CERAMICS
84/500/EEC
2005/31/ EEC amend
ALL FOOD CONTACT MATERIALS
Regulation 1935/2004/EC
ADDITIONAL (NON-EC) NATIONAL REGULATIONS
project Government Decision no. 1.197/2002 for the approval of the Norms regarding the
materials and objects that come into contact with foodstuffs amendated
DECISION No. 1197 from 24 October 2002
for the approval of the Norms regarding materials and objects coming into contact
with food
Government Decision no. 1.197/2002 for approving the Norms concerning the materials
and objects coming into contact with food amended and completed by DECISION No.
1393 from 4 Octomber 2006
Government Decision no. 1.197/2002 for approving the Norms concerning the
materials and objects coming into contact with food amended and completed by
DECISION No. 1393 from 4 Octomber 2006
www.ms.ro
RUBBER
Additional national provisions
PRINTING INKS
Additional national provisions
Color- Masterbatch
Additional national provisions
Minister Public Health ORDER no. 869 from 17 July 2006 for the approval of the Specific
Norms regarding the rubbers that come into contact with foodstuffsand the printing inks and
masterbatch which come in composition of materials and objects coming into contact with
food
Art. 1 from Norms – general requirements and art. 3 – limits for release of heavy metals
from rubber
Minister Public Health ORDER no. 869 from 17 July 2006 for the approval of the Specific
Norms regarding the rubbers that come into contact with foodstuffsand the printing inks and
masterbatch which come in composition of materials and objects coming into contact with
food
Art. 1 from Norms – general requirements and art. 2 – limits for release of heavy metals
from pigments
Minister Public Health ORDER no. 869 from 17 July 2006 for the approval of the Specific
Norms regarding the rubbers that come into contact with foodstuffsand the printing inks and
masterbatch which come in composition of materials and objects coming into contact with
food
Art. 1 from Norms – general requirements and art. 2 – limits for release of heavy metals
from pigments
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SLOVAKIA
(last update 04/04/2007)
SUMMARY
• All EC Directives implemented.
• Additional national provisions for elastomers and rubber, paper and board, glass, metal and alloys, wood, cork, textile products,
varnishes and coatings.
• Legislation published in the
„Vestník Ministerstva pôdohospodárstva Slovenskej republiky ročník XXXV, čiastka 15 z 3. júla 2003“
http://www.zbierka.sk/periodika.asp?pr=11&id=482
„Vestník Ministerstva pôdohospodárstva Slovenskej republiky ročník XXXVII, čiastka 5 z 2. februára 2005“
http://www.zbierka.sk/periodika.asp?pr=11&id=1132
„Vestník Ministerstva pôdohospodárstva Slovenskej republiky ročník XXXVII, čiastka 13 z 5. mája 2005“
http://www.zbierka.sk/periodika.asp?pr=11&id=1223
„Vestník Ministerstva pôdohospodárstva Slovenskej republiky ročník XXXVIII, čiastka 16 z 23. augusta 2006“
http://www.zbierka.sk/periodika.asp?pr=11&id=1452
• Legislation is made under powers of the Ministry of Health and Ministry of Agriculture of the Slovac Republic
• Sales Agents : Ministerstvo pôdohospodárstva Slovenskej republiky
Dobrovičova 12
812 60 Bratislava
web site : http://www.mpsr.sk
IMPLEMENTATION OF EC DIRECTIVES
ALL FOOD CONTACT MATERIALS
All EC directives on food contact
materials
(89/109 EEC, 80/590/EEC,
82/711/EEC, 93/8/EEC, 97/48/EEC,
85/572/EEC, 78/142/EEC,
80/766/EEC, 81/432/EEC,
93/10/EEC, 84/500/EEC,
2002/72/EC, 2002/16/EC,
93/11/EEC)
Výnos Ministerstva pôdohospodárstva Slovenskej republiky a Ministerstva zdravotníctva
Slovenskej republiky z 9. júna 2003 č. 1799/2003 – 100, ktorým sa vydáva piata hlava
Potravinového kódexu Slovenskej republiky upravujúca materiály a predmety určené na styk
s potravinami.
(vydané vo Vestníku MP SR ročník XXXV, čiastka 15 z 3. júla 2003)
Výnos Ministerstva pôdohospodárstva Slovenskej republiky a Ministerstva zdravotníctva
Slovenskej republiky z 8. decembra 2004 č. 14911/2004-OAP, ktorým sa dopĺňa výnos MP
SR a MZ SR č.1799/2003-100 z 9. júna 2003, ktorým sa vydáva hlava Potravinového
kódexu Slovenskej republiky upravujúca materiály a predmety určené na styk s potravinami
(klauzula vzájomného uznávania)
(vydané vo Vestníku MP SR ročník XXXVII, čiastka 5 z 2. februára 2005)
2004/1/EC,
2004/13/EC,
2004/14/EC,
2004/19/EC
2005/31/EC,
2005/79/EC
Výnos Ministerstva pôdohospodárstva Slovenskej republiky a Ministerstva zdravotníctva
Slovenskej republiky z 23. marca 2005 č. 28576/2004-SL, ktorým sa mení a dopĺňa výnos
MP SR a MZ SR z 9.júna 2003 č.1799/2003-100, ktorým sa vydáva hlava Potravinového
kódexu Slovenskej republiky upravujúca materiály a predmety určené na styk s potravinami
v znení výnosu MP SR a MZ SR z 8. decembra 2004 č. 14911/2004-OAP
(vydané vo Vestníku MP SR ročník XXXVII, čiastka 13 z 5. mája 2005)
Výnos Ministerstva pôdohospodárstva Slovenskej republiky a Ministerstva zdravotníctva
Slovenskej republiky z 26. júla 2006 č.13760/2006-SL, ktorým sa mení a dopĺňa výnos
Ministerstva pôdohospodárstva Slovenskej republiky a Ministerstva zdravotníctva
Slovenskej republiky z 9.júna 2003 č.1799/2003-100, ktorým sa vydáva hlava
Potravinového kódexu Slovenskej republiky upravujúca materiály a predmety určené na styk
s potravinami v znení neskorších predpisov
(vydané vo Vestníku MP SR ročník XXXVIII, čiastka 16 z 23.augusta 2006)
ADDITIONAL (NON-EC) NATIONAL PROVISIONS
elastomers and rubber,
paper and board,
metal and alloys, wood, cork
and textile products,
varnishes and coatings
Výnos Ministerstva pôdohospodárstva Slovenskej republiky a Ministerstva zdravotníctva
Slovenskej republiky z 9. júna 2003 č. 1799/2003 – 100, ktorým sa vydáva piata hlava
Potravinového kódexu Slovenskej republiky upravujúca materiály a predmety určené na
styk s potravinami.
(vydané vo Vestníku MP SR ročník XXXV, čiastka 15 z 3. júla 2003)
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SLOVENIA
(last update 18/04/2007)
SUMMARY
• All EC Directives implemented.
• Additional national provisions for metal, glass, wood, textile, paper and board, rubber and elastomer, colour, glue, varnish,
coating.
• Legislation is made under the power of the Act Regulating Health Suitability of Foodstuffs, Articles and Materials Coming into
Contact with Foodstuffs, which fall within the competence of the Ministry of Health.
• Published in the Official Gazette of the Republic of Slovenia.
Internet address: http://www.uradni-list.si
Sales Agent : Uradni list Republike Slovenije d.o.o.
Slovenska cesta 9
SI-1001 Ljubljana
Tel: ++386 1 200 18 38
Fax: ++386 1 425 14 18
IMPLEMENTATION OF EC DIRECTIVES
ALL FOOD CONTACT MATERIALS INCLUDING SPECIFIC MATERIALS
Rules on materials and articles intended to come into contact with food (Official Gazette of RS, no. 36/2005 and 100/2006)
CERAMICS
Rules on ceramic materials intended to come into contact with foodstuffs (Official Gazette of RS, no. 38/2006
TESTING OF FOOD CONTACT MATERIALS
Rules on the testing of material and articles intended to come into contact with foodstuffs (Official Gazette of RS, no. 133/2003)
ADDITIONAL (NON-EC) NATIONAL PROVISIONS
METAL,GLASS, WOOD, TEXTILE, PAPER AND BOARD, RUBBER AND ELASTOMER COLOUR, GLUE,
VARNISH, COATING
Rules on the requirements concerning the health suitability of consumer goods which may be placed on the market (Official
Journal of SFRY, nos. 26/83, 61/84, 56/86, 50/89 and 18/91; Official Gazette of RS, no. 20/01)
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SPAIN
(last update 16/04/2007)
SUMMARY
• EC Directives implemented as listed below.
• Additional national provisions for polymers and regenerated polymers.
• Legislation is made under the powers of the Ministerio de Sanidad y Consumo. Legislation published in the Boletin Oficial del
Estado
• Sales Agent : BOLETIN OFICIAL DEL ESTADO
Avenida Manoteras 54 - 28050 Madrid
Tel.: 902 365 303
Website: http://www.boe.es (all Spanish legislation available)
or:
http://www.aesan.msc.es
IMPLEMENTATION OF EC DIRECTIVES
ALL FOOD CONTACT MATERIALS
89/109/EEC (framework)
Real Decreto número 1425/88 de 25/11/1988, por el que se aprueba la Reglamentación
Técnico-Sanitaria para la elaboración, circulación y comercio de materiales plásticos
destinados a estar en contacto con productos alimenticios y alimentarios, BOE número 288
de 01/12/1988 Página 34034
Real Decreto número 397/90 de 16/03/1990, por el que se aprueban las condiciones
generales de los materiales para uso alimentario, distintos de los poliméricos, BOE número
74 de 27/03/1990 Página 8562 (Marginal 7739)
Real Decreto número 668/90 de 25/03/1990, por el que se modifica la Reglamentación
Técnico-Sanitaria para la elaboración, circulación y comercio de materiales poliméricos en
relación con los productos alimentarios, aprobada por el Real Decreto 1125/82 de
30/04/1982 BOE número 130 de 31/05/1990 Página 15135 (Marginal 12152)
80/590/EEC (symbol)
Real Decreto número 1425/88 de 25/11/1988, por el que se aprueba la Reglamentación
Técnico-Sanitaria para la elaboración, circulación y comercio de materiales plásticos
destinados a estar en contacto con productos alimenticios y alimentarios, BOE número 288
de 01/12/1988 Página 34034
Real Decreto número 397/90 de 16/03/1990, por el que se aprueban las condiciones
generales de los materiales para uso alimentario, distintos de los poliméricos, BOE número
74 de 27/03/1990 Página 8562 (Marginal 7739)
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PLASTICS Monomers & additives
90/128/EEC (monomer/additive lists)
92/39/EEC (1st amend. 90/128/EEC)
93/9/EEC (2nd amend. 90/128/EEC)
95/3/EC (3rd amend. 90/128/EEC)
96/11/EC (4th amend. 90/128/EEC)
99/91/EC (5th amend. 90/128/EEC)
2001/62/EC (6 th amend.
90/128/EEC)
2002/72/EC (Codification)
2002/17/EC (7 th amend.
90/128/EEC)
2002/72/EC (Codification)
2004/1/EC (1 st amendment to
2002/72/EC)
2004/19/EC (2 nd amendment to
2002/72/EC)
2005/79/EC (3 rd amendment to
2002/72/EC)
PLASTICS Testing
82/711/EEC (basic rules)
93/8/EEC (1st amend. 82/711/EEC)
97/48/EC (2nd. amend. 82/711/EEC)
85/572/EEC (simulants)
Real Decreto número 2207/94 de 16/11/1994 por el que se aprueba la lista de sustancias
permitidas para la fabricación de materiales y objetos plásticos destinados a entrar en
contacto con los alimentos y se regulan determinadas condiciones de ensayo BOE número
15 de 18/01/1995 Página1590 (Marginal 1234)-DEROGADO
Real Decreto número 442/2001 de 27 de abril 2001, por el que se modifica el Real Decreto
2207/94, de 16/11/1994, por el que se aprueba la lista de sustancias permitidas para la
fabricación de materiales y objetos plásticos destinados a entrar en contacto con los
alimentos y se regulan determinadas condiciones de ensayo BOE número 102 de 28/04/2001
Página 15459. )-DEROGADO
Corrección de erratas del Real Decreto 442/2001 en BOE número 135 de 06/06/2001
Página 19695)-DEROGADO
Real Decreto número 118/2003 de 31 de enero, por el que se aprueba la lista de sustancias
permitidas para la fabricación de materiales y objetos plásticos destinados a entrar en
contacto con los alimentos y se regulan determinadas condiciones de ensayo BOE número
36 de 11/02/2003 Página 5310.
Corrección de errores del Real Decreto118/2003 de 31 de enero 2003 en BOE número 122
de 20/05/2004 Página 19049 y BOE número 279 de 19/11/2004 Página 38192
Orden SCO/983/2003, de 15 de abril, por la que se modifican los anexos del Real Decreto
118/2003, de 31 de enero 2003, por el que se aprueba la lista de sustancias permitidas para la
fabricación de materiales y objetos plásticos destinados a entrar en contacto con los
alimentos y se regulan determinadas condiciones de ensayo BOE número 99 de 25/04/2003
Página 18038. (Derogada)
Real Decreto número 1262/2005, de 21 de octubre, por el que se modifica el Real Decreto
118/2003, de 31 de enero, por el que se aprueba la lista de sustancias permitidas para la
fabricación de materiales y objetos plásticos destinados a entrar en contacto con los
alimentos y se regulan determinadas condiciones de ensayo, BOE número 253 de
22/10/2005 Página 34633
ORDEN SCO/3508/2006, de 10 de noviembre, por la que se modifican los Anexos del Real
Decreto 118/2003, de 31 de enero, por el que se aprueba la lista de sustancias permitidas
para la fabricación de materiales y objetos plásticos destinados a entrar en contacto con los
alimentos y se regulan determinadas condiciones de ensayo.
Real Decreto número 1425/88 de 25/11/1988, por el que se aprueba la Reglamentación
Técnico-Sanitaria para la elaboración, circulación y comercio de materiales plásticos
destinados a estar en contacto con productos alimenticios y alimentarios, BOE número 288
de 01/12/1988 Página 34034
Real Decreto número 118/2003 de 31 de enero 2003, por el que se aprueba la lista de
sustancias permitidas para la fabricación de materiales y objetos plásticos
destinados a entrar en contacto con los alimentos y se regulan determinadas
condiciones de ensayo BOE número 36 de 11/02/2003 Página 5310.
Corrección de errores del Real Decreto118/2003 de 31 de enero 2003 en BOE número 122
de 20/05/2004 Página 19049 y BOE número 279 de 19/11/2004 Página 38192
Real Decreto número 118/2003 de 31 de enero 2003, por el que se aprueba la lista de
sustancias permitidas para la fabricación de materiales y objetos plásticos destinados a entrar
en contacto con los alimentos y se regulan determinadas condiciones de ensayo BOE número
36 de 11/02/2003 Página 5310.
Corrección de errores del Real Decreto118/2003 de 31 de enero 2003 en BOE número 122
de 20/05/2004 Página 19049 y BOE número 279 de 19/11/2004 Página 38192
Real Decreto número 118/2003 de 31 de enero 2003, por el que se aprueba la lista de
sustancias permitidas para la fabricación de materiales y objetos plásticos destinados a entrar
en contacto con los alimentos y se regulan determinadas condiciones de ensayo BOE número
36 de 11/02/2003 Página 5310.
Corrección de errores del Real Decreto118/2003 de 31 de enero 2003 en BOE número 122
de 20/05/2004 Página 19049 y BOE número 279 de 19/11/2004 Página 38192
Real Decreto número 118/2003 de 31 de enero 2003, por el que se aprueba la lista de
sustancias permitidas para la fabricación de materiales y objetos plásticos destinados a entrar
en contacto con los alimentos y se regulan determinadas condiciones de ensayo BOE número
36 de 11/02/2003 Página 5310.
Corrección de errores del Real Decreto118/2003 de 31 de enero 2003 en BOE número 122
de 20/05/2004 Página 19049 y BOE número 279 de 19/11/2004 Página 38192
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PLASTICS Vinyl chloride monomer
80/766/EEC
81/432/EEC
Orden de 31/01/1989, por la que se aprueban los métodos oficiales de análisis de cloruro de
vinilo BOE número 36 de 11/02/1989 Página 4170 (Marginal 3418)
REGENERATED CELLULOSE FILM
93/10/EEC
Real Decreto número 1413/94 de 25/06/1994, por el que se aprueban las normas técnicosanitarias
sobre los materiales y objetos de pelΓcula de celulosa regenerada para uso
93/111/EEC (1st amend. 93/10/EEC)
2004/14/CE
alimenticio BOE número 190 de 10/08/1994 Página 25772 (Marginal 18669), modificado
(2nd amend. 93/10/EEC)
por Real Decreto 691/2005, de 10 de junio, BOE número 145 de 18 de junio, Página 21361.
CERAMICS
84/500/EEC
RUBBER: N-NITROSAMINES
93/11/EEC
Real Decreto 891/2006, de 21 de julio, por el que se aprueban las normas técnicosanitarias
aplicables a los objetos de cerámica para uso alimentario
Real Decreto número 1184/94 de 03/06/1994, por el que se establecen las Normas básicas
relativas a la determinación de N-nitrosaminas y de sustancias capaces de convertirse en N-
nitrosaminas (sustancias n-nitrosables) que pueden ceder las tetinas y chupetes de caucho
(BOE de 06/07/1994)
ADDITIONAL (NON-EC) NATIONAL PROVISIONS
POLYMERS
Real Decreto número 1125/82 de 30/04/1982, por el que se aprueba la Reglamentación Técnico-Sanitaria para la elaboración,
circulación y comercio de materiales poliméricos en relación con productos alimenticios y alimentarios BOE (04/06/1982)
Resolución de 04/11/1982 de la Subsecretaria para la Sanidad, por la que se aprueba la lista positiva de sustancias destinadas a la
fabricación de compuestos macromoleculares, la lista de migraciones máximas en pruebas de cesión de algunas de ellas, las
condiciones de pureza para las materias colorantes empleadas en los mismos productos y la lista de los materiales poliméricos
adecuados para la fabricación de envases y otros utensilios que puedan estar en contacto con los productos alimenticios y
alimentarios (BOE número 282 de 24/11/82), modificada par Orden del Ministerio de Sanidad y Consumo de 03/07/1985 (BOE de
12/07/1985).
REGENERATED POLYMERS
Real Decreto número 2814/83 de 13/10/1983, por el que se prohibe la utilización de materiales poliméricos recuperados o
regenerados que hayan de estar en contacto con los alimentos (BOE 11/11/83)
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SWEDEN
(last update 10/05/2007)
SUMMARY
• EC Directives implemented.
• Additional national provisions for lead, cadmium, and choking hazards.
• Legislation published in the Livsmedelsverkets författningssamling (LIVSFS) [Statute of the Swedish National Food
Administration].
• EC Directives implemented by Livsmedelsverkets föreskrifter on material och produkter avsedda att komma i kontakt med
livsmedel [Ordinance of the National Food Administration on materials and articles intended to come into contact with
foodstuffs] LIVSFS 2003:2, and its amendments.
• Legislation made under the powers of Livsmedelslagen (2006:804) [The Food Act (2006:804)] and Miljöbalken (1998:808; kap.
14) [The Environmental Act (1998:808); chapter 14].
• Sales Agent : National Food Administration Sweden
Box 622, S-751 26 UPPSALA
Tel.: +46-18-175500
Fax: +46-18-105848
E-mail: livsmedelsverket(a)slv.se
Web page: www.slv.se
IMPLEMENTATION OF EC DIRECTIVES
All EC Directives are to be found in (the ordinance of the national food administration) LIVSFS 2003:2 and its
amendments.
LIVSFS 2003:2 is from 2003.02.06 and the amendments are LIVSFS 2004:31 from 2004.12.09, LIVSFS 2005:14
from 2005.06.20, 2005:28 from 19.12.2005, 2006:6 from 11.4.2006 and 2006:20 from 5.10.2006 (reprint).
ADDITIONAL (NON-EC) NATIONAL PROVISIONS
METALS AND ALLOYS
Special Articles on lead and cadmium in equipment used when handling foodstuffs (other than ceramic articles)
LIVSFS 2005:20
ALL FOOD CONTACT MATERIALS
Ordinance on foreign substances in foodstuffs
(SLVFS 1993:36, reprinted SLVFS 2004:7)
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UNITED KINGDOM
(last update 11/04/2007)
SUMMARY
• All EC Directives have been implemented, this includes the 4 Dirctives adopted last year.
• No additional national provisions.
• Since devolution was introduced in 1999, England, Scotland and Wales have separate legislation. Northern Ireland has had
separate legislation for many years.
• Legislation is published by the Stationery Office Limited under the authority of the Office of Public Sector (OPSI). Legislation
issued since 1997 is also published, free-of-charge, on the OPSI website at http://www.opsi.gov.uk
• Most legislation is made under the powers of the Food Safety Act 1990, in Great Britain the Food Safety (Northern Ireland)
Order 1991, in Northern Ireland. The ceramics regulations, which apply across the UK, are made under the Consumer
Protection Act 1987.
• Sales Point: The Office of Public Sector Information (OPSI)
PO Box 29
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Or: http://www.tsoshop.co.uk/bookstore
IMPLEMENTATION OF EC DIRECTIVES
ALL FOOD CONTACT MATERIALS
Regulation (EC) Number 1935/2004
(replacing Council Directive
89/109/EEC and 80/590/EEC
The Materials and Articles in Contact with Food (England) Regulations 2005
Statutory Instrument 2005 No. 898
The Materials and Articles in Contact with Food (Northern Ireland) Regulations 2005
Statutory Rule 2005 No. 210
The Materials and Articles in Contact with Food (Wales) Regulations 2005
Statutory Instrument 2005 No. 1647 (W.128)
The Materials and Articles in Contact with Food (Scotland) Regulations 2005
Statutory Instrument 2005 No. 243
80/590/EEC (symbol) – Directive AS ABOVE
repealed – see above
PLASTICS Monomers & additives
2002/72/EC (Codified Directive for
food contact plastics that replaced
Directive 90/128/EEC and its seven
amendments
2002/16/EC
The Plastic Materials and Articles in Contact with Food Regulations } 1998
Statutory Instrument 1998 No. 1367
Amended by:
The Plastic Materials and Articles in Contact with Food (Amendment) } (England)
(Regulations) 2000
Statutory Instrument 2000 No. 3162
The Plastic Materials and Articles in Contact with Food Regulations } (Northern Ireland)
1998
Statutory Rule Number 1998 No. 264
The Plastic Materials and Articles in Contact with Food Regulations } 2000 (Scotland)
Statutory Instrument 2000 No. 431
The Plastic Materials and Articles in Contact with Food (Amendment) } (Wales)
Regulations 2000
Statutory Instrument 2000 No.1263 (W70)
The Plastic Materials and Articles in Contact with Food Regulations 2000 (Northern
Ireland)
Statutory Rule Number 2000 No. 402
The Plastic Materials and Articles in Contact with Food (Amendment) (England)
Regulations 2002
Statutory Instrument 2002 No. 2364
The Plastic Materials and Articles in Contact with Food (Amendment) (Scotland)
Regulations 2002
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Statutory Instrument No. 498
The Plastic Materials and Articles in Contact with Food (Amendment) (Wales) Regulations
} 2002
Statutory Instrument 2002 No. 2834 (W272)
The Plastic Materials and Articles in Contact with Food (Amendment) (Northern Ireland)
Regulations 2002
Statutory Rule Number 2002 No. 316
The Plastic Materials and Articles in Contact with Food (Amendment) (England)
Regulations 2002
Statutory Instrument 2002 No. 3008}
The Plastic Materials and Articles in Contact with Food (Amendment) (Scotland)
Regulations 2003
Statutory Instrument 2003 No. 9
The Plastic Materials and Articles in Contact with Food (Amendment) (Wales)
Regulations 2003
Statutory Instrument 2003 No. 302 (W44)
The Plastic Materials and Articles in Contact with Food (Amendment) (Northern Ireland)
Regulations 2003
Statutory Rule Number 2003 No. 2
2004/1/EC (1 st amendment to
2002/72/EC)
The Plastic Materials and Articles in Contact with Food (Amendment) (England)
Regulations 2004
Statutory Instrument 2004 No. 3113
The Plastic Materials and Articles in Contact with Food (Amendment) (Northern Ireland)
Regulations 2004
Statutory Rule No. 493
The Plastic Materials and Articles in Contact with Food (Amendment) (Scotland)
Regulations 2004
Statutory Instrument 2004 No. 524
The Plastic Materials and Articles in Contact with Food (Amendment) (Wales) Regulations
2005
Statutory Instrument 2005 No. 182 (W.15)
2004/19/EC (2 nd amendment to
2002/72/EC)
The Plastic Materials and Articles in Contact with Food (Amendment) (England)
Regulations 2005
Statutory Instrument 2005 No. 325
The Plastic Materials and Articles in Contact with Food (Amendment) (Northern Ireland)
Regulations 2005
Statutory Rule No. 49
The Plastic Materials and Articles in Contact with Food (Amendment) (Scotland)
Regulations 2005
Statutory Instrument 2005 No. 92
The Plastic Materials and Articles in Contact with Food (Amendment) (Wales) Regulations
2005
Statutory Instrument 2005 No. 1649 (W.130)
PLASTICS Testing
82/711/EEC (basic rules)
85/572/EEC (simulants)
93/8/EEC (1st amend. 82/711/EEC)
97/48/EC (2nd. amend. 82/711/EEC)
Plastic Materials and Articles in Contact with Food Regulations 1998
Statutory Instrument 1998 No. 1376
Plastic Materials and Articles in Contact with Food Regulations (Northern Ireland) 1998
Statutory Rule 1998 No. 264
PLASTICS Vinyl chloride monomer
78/142/EEC
80/766/EEC
81/432/EEC
Re-enacted within The Materials and Articles in Contact with Food (England) Regulations
2005 (see above).
Statutory Instrument 2005 No. 898
The Materials and Articles in Contact with Food (Northern Ireland) Regulations 2005
Statutory Rule 2005 No. 210
The Materials and Articles in Contact with Food (Wales) Regulations 2005
Statutory Instrument 2005 No. 1647 (W.128)
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The Materials and Articles in Contact with Food (Scotland) Regulations 2005
Statutory Instrument 2005 No. 243
REGENERATED CELLULOSE FILM
93/10/EEC
93/111/EEC (1st amend. 93/10/EEC)
2004/14.EC (2 nd amendment to
93/10/EEC)
Re-enacted within The Materials and Articles in Contact with Food (England) Regulations
2005 (see above)
Statutory Instrument 2005 No. 898
The Materials and Articles in Contact with Food (Northern Ireland) Regulations 2005
Statutory Rule 2005 No. 210
The Materials and Articles in Contact with Food (Wales) Regulations 2005
Statutory Instrument 2005 No. 1647 (W.128)
The Materials and Articles in Contact with Food (Scotland) Regulations 2005
Statutory Instrument 2005 No. 243
CERAMICS
84/500/EEC
Directive 2005/31/EC Ceramics –
amendment to 84/500/EEC
The Materials and Articles in Contact with Food (England) Regulations 2005
Statutory Instrument 2005 No. 898
Ceramic Ware (Safety) Regulations 1988
Statutory Instrument 1988 No. 1647
In the process of being implemented
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Protection, Food Contact Materials in the section "Documents". The link to the section is
[http://ec.europa.eu/food/food/chemicalsafety/foodcontact/documents_en.htm].
THE INFORMATION COLLECTED, THE PURPOSE AND THE WAY OF DATA COLLECTION
The information contains contact details of European and National Authorities related to and / or with whom the
Section Food Contact Materials of DG Health and Consumer Protection is in contact. Collection of personal data
from the mentioned persons was done after request by e-mail.
Your data are recorded and stored as long as follow-up actions are needed.
Your data will be handled in conformity with Regulation (EC) N° 45/2001 on the protection of individuals with regard
to the processing of personal data by Community institutions and bodies and on the free movement of such data. (
http://ec.europa.eu/geninfo/legal_notices_en.htm#personaldata ).
RIGHT OF RECTIFICATION & PERSONAL DATA CONTROLLER:
Should you require further information concerning the processing of your personal data or exercise your rights (e.g.
access or rectify any inaccurate or incomplete data) please contact the person responsible in the Unit for updating of the
website on food contact materials, Ms. Friedle Vanhee (friedle.vanhee(a)ec.europa.eu).
You have the right of recourse at any time to the European Data Protection Supervisor at edps(a)edps.europa.eu.
Disclaimer: This document is intended to be used as a working document and the Institutions do not assume any
liability for its content.