Plastic Materials and Food Safety
Plastic materials hold an important place among products coming into direct contact with food. EC Regulation (No.) 1935/2004 and the Turkish Food Codex Communiqué on Plastic Materials and Articles Intended to Come into Contact with Food (Communiqué No: 2019/44) establish the necessary requirements and conditions for plastic products.
EU Regulation 10/2011 entered into force on May 1, 2011, highlighting various specific requirements for plastic materials and articles intended to come into contact with food. The plastic regulation defines the scope of substances permitted in production (monomers, additives, production aids, etc.), compliance testing, and the Declaration of Compliance issuance processes.
Required Characteristics for Plastic Materials:
- Correct and safe identification of substances and components used in the production of food-grade plastic materials.
- Verification through compliance testing that plastics possess properties that do not harm food.
- Ensuring specific limits regarding migration bounds and residue content in food-contact plastics.
Oxigen Analysis Laboratory offers comprehensive analyses evaluating the compliance of plastic food contact materials under EC Regulations and Food Codex Communiqués. These analyses include proper use of monomers, additives, production aids, and adherence to specific requirements.
Oxigen Analysis Laboratory Services:
- Food contact compliance testing for plastic materials.
- Compliance audits under EC Regulation (No.) 1935/2004 and Food Codex Communiqués.
- Detailed analyses determining the food suitability of plastics pursuant to EU Regulation 10/2011.
Have your plastic materials analyzed immediately to ensure full compliance with food safety standards. Contact us for detailed information and service requests.