EU Commission’s working group on FCMs discusses ex-post evaluation of FCM framework regulation, supply chain survey, EU measure on printed FCMs, plastic recycling, and monitoring of mineral oils in food and FCMs

Topics: bisphenol A, bisphenol S, Declaration of Compliance, DG SANTE, European Commission, mineral oils, plastics, printing inks, recycling, regulation

February 20, 2017

EU technical expert group for FCMs: Latest meeting minutes

DG SANTE’s technical expert group for FCMs discusses plastic recycling, ex-post evaluation of FCM framework regulation, supply chain survey, and EU measure on printed FCMs

Topics: Declaration of Compliance, DG SANTE, European Commission, plastics, printing inks, recycling, regulation

December 22, 2016

Swiss FCM regulation updated

Switzerland adopts new national food law; regulation on food contact materials as well as annexes covering plastic articles, silicone articles and printing inks updated

Topics: food, migration, plastics, printing inks, regulation, silicones

December 12, 2016

EU plans to regulate printed FCMs

European Commission communicates intention to introduce EU-wide regulation on printing inks in food contact materials; evaluation of EU FCM framework regulation planned for 2017; study on non-harmonized FCMs to be published by the end of 2016

Topics: Declaration of Compliance, DG SANTE, European Commission, mineral oils, printing inks, regulation

November 1, 2016

FPF Workshop 2016: Circular economy challenges for FCMs

Podium discussion at Food Packaging Forum 2016 workshop highlights recycling, reuse and waste collection opportunities and challenges for food packaging in the circular economy

Topics: adhesives, circular economy, coating, paper & board, plastics, printing inks, recycling, regulation, risk assessment, workshop

November 1, 2016

FPF Workshop 2016: Substitution and elimination of chemicals of concern

Experts from industry and academia explain fundamental concepts and legal background of chemical substitutions; discuss practical challenges in replacing chemicals of concern in food packaging materials

Topics: can coatings, printing inks, regulation, substitution, workshop

September 15, 2016

Useful links for printed FCMs

Printed carton supplier compiles resources for industry users at one glance; links to regulations, material information, packaging and the environment

Topics: printing inks

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