Materials and Articles in Contact with Food Regulations 1994 (S.I. No. 979 of 1994). Country/Territory United Kingdom Territorial subdivision Great Britain Document type Regulation Date 1994 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Food & nutrition Keyword Hygiene/sanitary procedures Packaging/labelling Food quality control/food safety Geographical area Atlantic Ocean Islands, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, North Atlantic, North Sea, North-East Atlantic, Northern Europe Abstract Principal changes effected by these Regulations are a result of implementation of Commission Directive No. 93/10/EC relating to materials and articles made of regenerated cellulose film, as amended, and Commission Directive 92/15/EC. The Regulations apply to materials and articles in a finished state intended to come into contact with food. These Regulations:(a) substitute a definition of "import", (b) amend regulation 6 to reduce the maximum permissible limit for two substances and allow for sale or importation, or use of old film before a specified date; (c) require materials or articles made of regenerated film to be accompanied by a written declaration; (d) make an amendment with respect to offences; and (e) amend Schedule 1 to admit an additional substance, to prohibit the use of specified substances, and to add conditions and restrictions in respect of use of specified substances. (2 regulations) Full text English Website www.opsi.gov.uk References - Legislation Implements Commission Directive 93/10/EEC relating to materials and articles made of regenerated cellulose film intended to come into contact with foodstuffs. Legislation | European Union | 1993 Keyword: Hygiene/sanitary procedures, Packaging/labelling, Food quality control/food safety Source: FAO, FAOLEX Amends Materials and Articles in Contact with Food Regulations 1987 (S.I. No. 1523 of 1987). Legislation | United Kingdom | 1987 Keyword: Hygiene/sanitary procedures, Packaging/labelling, Food quality control/food safety Source: FAO, FAOLEX Repealed by Materials and Articles in Contact with Food (Wales) Regulations 2005 (S.I. No. 1647 (W.128) of 2005). Legislation | United Kingdom | 2005 Keyword: Hygiene/sanitary procedures, Packaging/labelling, Offences/penalties, Food quality control/food safety Source: FAO, FAOLEX Materials and Articles in Contact with Food (England) Regulations 2005 (S.I. No. 989 of 2005). Legislation | United Kingdom | 2005 Keyword: Hygiene/sanitary procedures, Packaging/labelling, Offences/penalties, Food quality control/food safety Source: FAO, FAOLEX