Urgently required actions to modify EU FCM regulations from ANEC based on Inadequate chemical requirements in Regulation (EC) No. 1935/2004 on Food Contact Materials continue to pose dangers to consumer health and the proper operation of the internal market.
Framework for food-contact items may be achieved by the following actions:
- The number of chemicals and materials requiring examination must be drastically decreased in the future.
- Commissional authorization,
- Authorisations should be granted only to the applicant and only for a specific use
ANEC contributions in support of certain consultation questions are provided, along with the responses. Important subjects are enumerated below;
- Different regulatory intervention stages:
- Sustainability
- Internal production control must be supplemented by external product testing by a recognised - organisation.
The approval of the final FCM item will enhance compliance and safety across the supply chain.