Resolution No. 73 of 2001 concerning the packages, containers and envelops used for food products. Country/Territory Egypt Document type Regulation Date 2001 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Food & nutrition Keyword Packaging/labelling Hygiene/sanitary procedures Toxicity/poisoning Residues Geographical area Africa, Northern Africa Entry into force notes This Resolution enters into force on the day after it’s publication in the Official Gazette. Abstract This Resolution is composed of 12 articles. Packages, containers and envelopes used for packaging food and foodstuff are paper and cardboard packages, glass packages, metal packages, plastic packages, porcelain packages, ceramic packages and terracotta packages (art. 1). It shall be prohibited to coat and paint the surfaces that are in contact with the food with ink or colours (art. 2). The maximum residues shall not exceed 0. 2 million for antimony, arsenic and cadmium and not more than 0. 5 mi Full text Arabic