Regulation (EU) 20225/351 contains specific rules regarding plastic materials and articles intended to come into contact with food.
Important changes include:
➡️ Increased NIAS controls - unintentionally introduced substances (NIAS) must undergo a risk assessment if their migration exceeds 0.00015 mg/kg of food.
➡️ Stricter regulations for recycled plastics - improved decontamination and traceability to minimize contamination in recycled food grade materials.
➡️ Stricter purity requirements - additives and UVCB substances must meet higher purity and traceability standards
➡️ Reduced migration limits - stricter specific migration limits (SMLs) for chemicals in food contact plastic materials.
➡️ New regulations for by-products - production residues and offcuts may only be reused in compliance with strict good manufacturing practices (GMPs)
➡️ Extended documentation requirements - manufacturers must submit migration test data for each production phase
➡️ New requirements for durable food contact products - manufacturers must provide instructions to prevent material damage during repeated use
➡️ Increased regulatory control - companies must provide the authorities with complete information on the composition and purity of the substances used.
🔔 Mandatory from this date: September 16, 2026.
You will receive further relevant information:
The EU Food Contact Legislation | 11 March 2025
Residues of Food Contact Materials in Food | 6 and 7 October 2025
Source: European Union
