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Commission Regulation (EU) 2018/213 on the use of bisphenol A in varnishes and coatings intended to come into contact with food and amending Regulation (EU) No. 10/2011 as regards the use of that substance in plastic food contact materials.

Country/Territory
European Union
Document type
Regulation
Date
2018
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Official Journal of the European Union L 41, 14 February 2018, pp. 6-12.
Subject
Food & nutrition
Keyword
Packaging/labelling Food quality control/food safety Standards
Geographical area
European Union Countries
Abstract

This Regulation sets out detailed provisions concerning the use of bisphenol A in varnishes and coatings intended to come into contact with food. Subsequent amendments are laid down to Annex I to Regulation (EU) No. 10/2011 on plastic materials and articles intended to come into contact with food.

Full text
English
Website
eur-lex.europa.eu

References - Legislation

Amends

Commission Regulation (EU) No. 10/2011 on plastic materials and articles intended to come into contact with food.

Legislation | European Union | 2011

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

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Implemented by

Materials and Articles in Contact with Food (Amendment) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2018 (S.R. No. 186 of 2018).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 2018

Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Toxicity/poisoning, Governance, Standards, Residues, Enforcement/compliance, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX