Food safety – recycled plastic in food packaging

The EU has published for information the initiative on Food safety – recycled plastic in food packaging (updated rules). This initiative was adopted on 15 September 2022. All materials used with food must be safe and contain no toxic contaminants.

EU rules require individual authorisations for plastic recycling processes.

This amendment sets out:

• transitional provisions,
• provisions for the appropriate evaluation of non-PET materials (i.e. without polyethylene terephthalate), and
• clear obligations for operators and competent authorities.

More information: https://ec.europa.eu/info/law/better-regulation/have-your-say/initiatives/12013-Food-safety-recycled-plastic-in-food-packaging-updated-rules-_en

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