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Developments and Clarifications in EU Food Contact Regulations

The European Carton Makers' Association has recently issued some guidance that aims to clarify which types of inks are suitable for direct food contact.

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By: Terry Knowles

European Editor

The European Commission has announced that its ongoing review and revision of European Union food-contact material (FCM) legislation is likely to be delayed until early 2023, citing the importance of linking the FCM rules with the EU’s newer chemicals strategy. The European Printing Ink Association (EuPIA) and the Packaging Ink Joint Industry Task Force (PIJITF) have provided feedback as part of this industry consultation and have asked that prioritization should be given to the timely ...

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