The European Commission recently published Regulation (E.U.) 2023/1442 and announced modifications to Regulation (E.U.) 10/2011 governing plastic materials and articles intended for food contact. These changes are set to become effective on 1 August 2023.
Key Points from the Amendments
- Plastics made with salicylic acid or those containing untreated wood flour can, for now, remain on the market, provided an authorisation request is submitted by 1 August 2024.
- New provisions have been introduced, which include new specifications concerning phthalates, including DIBP, BBP, DEHP, and DINP.
The full specifications and further information on these regulatory revisions can be accessed here.
Are these changes set to impact your operations, or do you have any queries about them? Please reach out to our team at inquiry@hqts.com.
