The joint research centre jrc is the european commissions science and knowledge service which employs scientists to carry out research in order to provide independent scientific advice and support to eu policy. Turn to us for solutions for the testing of these packaging chemicals in foods and beverage samples. Combistats edqm european directorate for the quality of. Supplement your gabi software with the life cycle assessment lca extension database construction materials. Im trying to follow word by word the implementation guideline from ifs standards product fraud, as i know that the same document will be used for auditing by some auditors. Food contact materials edqm european directorate for the. Food contact represents a significant application for the plastics industry. The efsa comprehensive european food consumption database. Catherine simoneau, jrc scientist food contact materials. The list covers monomers, starting substances, additives and polymer processing aids. Food contact regulatory compliance fda 21 cfr nsf international. A 2007 idea is today a unique online platform featuring materials databases and materials oriented services. Eu legislation requires that all materials that come into contact with food comply with health standards so that safe food remains safe. For plastics a mandatory european regulation regulation eu no 102011 has entered into force.
Efsa evaluates the safety of substances used in food contact materials fcm including active. As such, these suppliers must be accurately tracked on a companys approved vendor list avl. Bitfca b eu fca certified reference materials for the specific migration testing of plastics for food. Efsa also evaluates the safety of recycling processes for recycled plastics used in fcm. With more than 1800 customers in 70 countries, our company is leading in the development of software for the creation and management of safety data sheets, internal plant instructions and labels. Food contact compliance programs are key to industry as, in europe, food contact materials need to be in compliance with the general safety rules as stipulated in the framework regulation eu. Regulation eu 102011 for plastics intended to come into. To download a database, click on the exl link following the name of the database. It contains soil, weather and crop data collected by jrc and organised by efsa for its purpose. Eu regulation ec no 18952005 on the restriction of use of certain epoxy derivatives in materials and articles intended to come into contact with food. The facet flavourings, additives, and food contact materials exposure tool is available on the jrc data catalogue at. This list may not be complete food composition data management systems.
Applications are submitted to the national competent authority of a member state, which forwards the application to efsa. The joint research centre, the european commission s science and knowledge service, presents its faces of science series showcasing the human face of the scientific advice supporting eu. Ved stranden 18 nordic checklist food contact materials. Therefore the release of such a dual use additive or flavouring should not exhibit a technological function on the food unless such a function is intended and the food contact material complies with the requirements on active food contact materials. Classification, labelling and packaging of chemicals your. The background of this collection is that each applicant for the evaluation of a substance is requested in the guidance document on the submission of a dossier on a substance to be used in food contact materials for evaluation by efsa to submit a physical sample of.
Food contact materials food safety european commission. This database is a tool to inform about the substances to be used in materials and articles intended to come into contact with food food contact materials. Technical guidelines eu science hub european commission. Chemical watch publishes intelligence to help companies meet regulatory responsibilities under regimes including reach, ghs and tsca. Supplier management software systems mastercontrol. Food flavourings, food additives and food contact materials. Food contact materials must not release substances to food in quantities that can be harmful to health. If you wish to stay uptodate with new eu food alerts and recalls, click here to learn about our food news monitoring system and the compliance cloud document database.
Chinese regulation requirements on imported food contact. Food contact materials are either intended to be brought into contact with food, are already in contact with food, or can reasonably be brought into contact with food or transfer their constituents to the food under normal or foreseeable use. The combined nomenclature cn is the eu s eightdigit coding system, comprising the hs codes with further eu subdivisions. These can be made from a variety of materials including plastics, rubber, paper and metal.
Nordic checklist food contact materials declaration of compliance and supporting documentation ved stranden 18 dk1061 copenhagen k. Regulation eu 102011 is in force within the eu, applying rules for plastic materials and articles intended to come into contact with food. Scientific challenges in the risk assessment of food contact. Food contact materials eu science hub european commission. Nordic checklist food contact materials nordic council of ministers. For any problem or question related to the persam tool, please contact marc. In some cases, they can be freely accessed there over the internet. This does not include covering or coating substances that are part of the food. Food contact material reference substances database. All such substances are controlled at community level by means. The databases, which are listed below, have a joint home page at dimdi. Use of migration modelling for food contact materials exercises introduction to akts sml software estimation of diffusion coefficients. Guidance on sampling, analysis and data reporting for the monitoring of mineral oil hydrocarbons in food and food contact materials.
To achieve new data analytical projects are carried out, please see the analytical reports in the right column for more detailed information. The commission also established the union list of flavourings annex i of regulation 342008 in 2012 with regulation eu 8722012. The inclusion of new substances as well as alignment with current regulations require that the recommendations are adjusted on a regular basis. Explanations on using these databases in the help and information function on that homepage. Eptis helps you find a suitable proficiency testing pt scheme for your laboratory. Other eu legislation with relevance to food contact materials. Eu european union fcm food contact materials frf fat reduction factor gmp good manufacturing practice ms member states nrl national reference laboratory om overall migration qm maximum permitted quantity of the substance in mgkg of the finished material. The eurlfcm hosts the reference collection for monomers and. The eu has incorporated the new worldwide rules globally harmonised system ghs developed by the united nations into the classification, labelling and packaging regulation. Regulation eu 102011 for plastics intended to come into contact with food. Matdat started back in 2007 as an idea and project of robert basan, d. Such materials and articles are called food contact materials fcms. Food contact compliance programs industry support intertek. Database of substances known by member states of council of europe and used in food contact materials.
Commission regulation eu no 102011 of 14 january 2011. It contains databases of chemical concentrations for food flavourings and food additives, industry data on retail packaging composition. As the world and our interactions grow more complex, so do our challenges. The regulation of colorants intended for food contact. The annex i to the plastics regulation is the union list of authorised substances that can be used in the manufacture of the plastic layers of food contact plastic materials and articles see picture below. During contact, molecules from materials can migrate into foods or beverages. The european committee for food contact materials and articles partial agreement cdpmca develops standards and examines questions related to the safety and quality of food contact materials in february 2020, the committee released new reference documents for the safety and the quality of food contact materials and articles for consultation. Repeated use food contact materials like kitchen utensils, drinking bottles, food processing.
Food contact materials safety is evaluated using chemical risk. The comprehensive food consumption database is a source of information on food consumption across the european union eu. Use of migration modelling for food contact materials exercises introduction to akts sml software. A practical guide for manufacturers and regulators 1st edition, 20 more information about this guide the electronic version of the guide. Chinese regulation requirements on imported food contact materials and articles original article from cirs. Published by the us commerce department in its export administration regulations ear, the commerce control list addresses dual use items, information and software that are primarily commercial in nature but also have potential military applications links below open the individual sections of the commerce control list. Harmonized eu legislation applicable to colorants used in the manufacture of food contact materials and articles. Packaging and food contact material compounds can migrate from polymeric materials used in food and beverage packaging into the foods and beverages themselves. Documentation of compliance with the legislation is a corner stone in the control of food contact materials. It both serves the eu s common customs tariff and provides statistics for trade inside the eu and between the eu. Eu legislation on food contact materials european commission. Metals and alloys used in food contact materials and articles.
Fca guidelines on european chemical industry council. International regulations for food contact materials p1034 chemical migration from packaging into food regulations in place in the eu and us are the most widely used international regulations for food contact materials fcms, although other countries, such as canada, china and japan have their own regulations. Producers and importers of food contact materials must ensure and document that their food contact materials comply with this and other legislative requirements. The databases, which are listed below, have a joint home page at dimdi recommended for firsttime users. This database is an initiative of belgian authorities and is supported by contributions of the council of europe coe. Food contact repeated use applications guidance rev 2 proposals for exposure assessments for plastic intermediate materials and articles in the frame of article 19 of plastic regulation eu no 102011. History of food fraud adulteration in packaging materials posted in food fraud vaccp. These are materials that are intended to come into contact with food and are used in a broad range of applications including packaging, food. The aim is to make global trading easier and help consumers. Bfr formerly bgvv scientists have set up important databases on the national and international levels for different areas. They also include materials used in processing equipment. Support towards industry compliance with european food contact regulations for all manner of food contact materials. Regulatory background of the food contact substance.
History of food fraud adulteration in packaging materials. This database contains the most recent revision from the government printing office gpo of the code of federal regulations cfr title 21 food and. Fcm migration modelling estimation of specific migration. In the mercosur region the framework resolution for food contact materials fcm and articles fca closely resembles those from the european union eu and to certain provisions from the us fda. Oct 11, 2019 the eu food improvement agents database contains food additives, enzymes and flavorings. International chemical safety cards icsc recommendations on food contact materials. Single use food contact materials like food packaging are in the focus of the food contact legislation. The eurlfcm hosts the reference collection for monomers and additives. The joint research centre in italy has about ten years experience of analysis of food contact materials.
Food contact compliance programs are key to industry as, in europe, food contact materials need to be in compliance with the general safety rules as stipulated in. Plasticizerfree polyvinyl chloride, plasticizerfree copolymers of vinyl chloride and mixtures of these polymers with other copolymers and chlorinated polyolefins containing mainly vinyl chloride in the total mixture. Plastic materials and articles coming into contact with foodstuffs may transfer toxic substances which present a risk to human health. The regulations include provisions for materials and articles expected to come into contact with foods or to transfer their constituents to food, for example, materials like printing inks and adhesive labels. The market access database madb gives information to companies exporting from the eu about tariffs and import formalities in third country markets. Nonintentionally added substances nias are chemicals that are present in a food contact material fcm or food contact article fca but have not been added for a technical reason during the production process.
As part of a european network, the european commissions joint research centre operates a european union reference laboratory for food contact materials that provides scientific support to eu policies on food safety through information about research and analysis on food. The background of this collection is that each applicant for the evaluation of a substance is requested in the guidance document on the submission of a dossier on a substance to be used in food contact materials. Food contact materials and food safety regulations ism. Positive list of food contact substances for plastics in eu. Food additives information is based on the union list of food in annex ii of regulation ec no 332008. Lists of export controlled items, information and software.
The european union reference laboratory for food contact materials eurlfcm provides scientific and technical assistance to the eu and. The european committee for food contact materials and articles partial agreement cdpmca develops standards and examines questions related to the safety and quality of food contact materials in february 2020, the committee released new reference documents for the safety and the quality of food contact materials. Use of migration modelling for food contact materials. The creation of the reference lab and the network of national reference laboratories is required by eu legislation to control feed and food. Recommendations on the health assessment of food contact materials have been issued by bfr and its predecessors since 1958. The information is continuously updated and new data added. Because of this, most countries have food safety regulatory agencies that monitor materials for food safety. Food contact materials and food contact substances fcs mean the same thing. Feed material, as salmonella enterica was present in soybean meal from italy. Since 2009, priority has been given to the work on metals and alloys that are used in food packaging and also in the manufacture of articles in contact with food. It contains detailed data for a number of eu countries.
Nsf provides a full range of services to help you comply with the requirements necessary to sell your food industry product. Eu regulation ec no 19352004 on materials and articles intended to come into contact with food. Nonintentionally added substances nias food packaging. At the eu level, all food contact materials and articles containing colorants must comply with the framework regulation ec no 19352004, as amended, which is the overarching legislation that applies to all food contact materials. Because we are a service provider and never purchase raw materials, just packaging material. These are materials that are intended to come into contact with food and are used in a. Fds, has emerged as one of the top respected names in food industry specific software, providing its solution, winfds, exclusively to companies involved in food distribution, food manufacturing and the need for food traceability. For any technical problem with the data, please contact ec esdac eu, jrc. Substance database eu science hub european commission. Many nias can migrate from the fcm or fca into food. Food contact material regulations mercosur region sgs. Distraction, disruption and rapid change define our modern lives.
Supplier management software systems vendors providing goods and services to companies doing business in regulated environments are only qualified to supply specific products and services. Therefore, the bfr recommendations only contain those. The software was developed at the edqm and can perform calculations according to chapter 5. They can be made of different materials such as plastics. Similarly, all food contact materials fcms manufactured or sold in the european union must comply with eu framework regulation no. Focos is a risk and compliance management system for food contact materials. Food contact plastics refers to those plastics that are used to manufacture items that may come into contact with food, such as packaging, containers, utensils, electrical devices. The approach is similar to article 19 of commission implementing regulation eu no 102011 on plastic materials. In the united states, the most recognized and frequently encountered food. Computer software for the statistical analysis of biological dilution assay results. Regulatory background how the food contact substance notification program began regulatory report. This is a list of links to software tools on the topic of food composition database management systems, dietary assessment labeling and food supply availability data and related products. With focos you can manage products, raw materials and changes, create customized declarations of compliance. Ec no 19352004 that applies to all food contact materials.
Combistats tm is a computer program for the statistical analysis of data from biological dilution assays or potency assays. For additional information on the data, please contact mark. The database plays a key role in the evaluation of the risks related to possible hazards in food in the eu. If that does not automatically start the download, rightclick on the exl link and select save link as or save target as depending on your. Food contact regulatory services are necessary to achieve compliance for global regulations concerning food contact materials also called indirect food additives.
International regulations for food contact materials p1034. Efsa evaluates the safety of substances used in food contact materials fcm including active and intelligent materials. Food contact materials compliance database risk assessment and management tool mdctecs new compliance concept for food contact materials fcm runs under the trade mark fcm cod tm, i. To save other researchers their time, money and effort, robert decided to make the material data obtained from literature research openly available through an online database. Guidelines on testing conditions for articles in contact. With the significant growth of purchasing power in chinese market, an increasing number of imported kitchen utensils and other food contact products have been put into chinese market. Food contact materials regulation ec 19352004 european implementation assessment study on 16 july 2015, the coordinators for the european parliaments committee on environment, public health and food safety requested authorisation to draw up an implementation report on the food contact materials. Food contact materials are all materials and articles intended to come into contact with food, such as packaging and containers, kitchen equipment, cutlery and dishes. With focos you can manage products, raw materials and changes, create customized declarations of compliance, manage supporting documents and communicate with your suppliers and customers. For food processors, the centre will serve as a resource theycan refer to when uncertain about the safety of specific packaging chemicals, such as those used ininks or for making the material. Food contact materials edqm european directorate for. In the case of plastic food contact materials fcm covered by regulation eu no 102011, migration includes several macroscopic mass transfer mechanisms including. Fcm cod tm enables companies and professionals to organize and carry out all fcm technology and compliance. If you are interested to obtain a copy, please contact.
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