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Commission Directive 2002/16/EC on the use of certain epoxy derivates in materials and articles intended to come into contact with foodstuffs.

Country/Territory
European Union
Document type
Legislation
Date
2002
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Official Journal L 51, 22 February 2002, pp. 27–31.
Subject
Food & nutrition
Keyword
Food quality control/food safety Hygiene/sanitary procedures Packaging/labelling Standards
Geographical area
European Union Countries
Entry into force notes
The Directive entered into force on 14 March 2002.
Abstract

This Directive shall apply to materials and articles which, in the finished product state, are intended to come into contact or are brought into contact with foodstuffs and are intended for that purpose and which are manufactured with or contain one or more of the substances listed out in article 1(1). However, this Directive shall not apply to containers or storage tanks having a capacity greater than 10,000 litres or to pipelines belonging to or connected with them, covered by special coatings called "heavy-duty coatings". The materials and articles referred to in article 1(1) shall not release the substances listed in Annexes I and II in a quantity exceeding the limit laid down in those Annexes.

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Website
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References - Legislation

Implemented by

European Communities (Materials and Articles intended to come into Contact with Foodstuffs) Regulations, 2003 (S.I. No. 76 of 2003).

Legislation | Ireland | 2003

Keyword: Hygiene/sanitary procedures, Packaging/labelling, Standards, Food quality control/food safety

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Epoxy Derivate Ordinance.

Legislation | Austria | 2003

Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Standards, Hygiene/sanitary procedures, Packaging/labelling, Residues

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Plastic Materials and Articles in Contact with Food (Amendment) (Wales) Regulations 2003 (S.I. No. 302 (W. 44) of 2003).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 2003

Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Hygiene/sanitary procedures, Packaging/labelling, Standards

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Plastic Materials and Articles in Contact with Food (Amendment) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2002 (S.R. No. 316 of 2002).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 2002

Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Hygiene/sanitary procedures, Packaging/labelling, Standards

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Plastic Materials and Articles in Contact with Food (Amendment) (England) Regulations 2002 (S.I. No. 3262 of 2002).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 2002

Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Hygiene/sanitary procedures, Packaging/labelling, Standards

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Plastic Materials and Articles in Contact with Food (Amendment) (Wales) Regulations 2002 (S.I. No. 2834 (W. 272) of 2002).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 2002

Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Hygiene/sanitary procedures, Packaging/labelling, Standards

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Plastic Materials and Articles in Contact with Food (Amendment) (Scotland) Regulations 2002 (S.S.I. No. 498 of 2002).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 2002

Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Hygiene/sanitary procedures, Packaging/labelling, Standards

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Ministerial Joint Decree No. 274/2002 adding article 21a to the Food Code in compliance with Council Directive 2002/16/EC and 2001/61/EC on the use of certain epoxy derivates in materials and articles intended to come into contact with foodstuffs.

Legislation | Greece | 2002

Keyword: Codex Alimentarius, Food quality control/food safety, Packaging/labelling, Standards

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

The Food Contact Materials and Articles Regulations no. 450 of 2004.

Legislation | Cyprus | 2004

Keyword: Beverages, Consumer protection, Food quality control/food safety, Internal trade, International trade, Packaging/labelling, Toxicity/poisoning, Public health, Risk assessment/management, Vending

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Amended by

Commission Directive 2004/13/EC amending Directive 2002/16/EC on the use of certain epoxy derivatives in materials and articles intended to come into contact with foodstuffs.

Legislation | European Union | 2004

Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Hygiene/sanitary procedures, Packaging/labelling

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Repealed by

Commission Regulation (EC) No. 1895/2005 on the restriction of use of certain epoxy derivatives in materials and articles intended to come into contact with food.

Legislation | European Union | 2005

Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Hygiene/sanitary procedures, Packaging/labelling, Standards

Source: FAO, FAOLEX