Exactly 6 years ago, on 20th May 2020 the European Commission acknowledged the need to revise the EU’s legislation on food contact materials (FCMs) as part of the Farm to Fork Strategy. But several years on, no legal proposal has been published, which means that harmful chemicals can continue to be used in FCMs, migrating from them into our foods, and landing on our … [Read more...] about 6 years since Farm to Fork – harmful chemicals are still on our plates!
Non-harmonised FCM laws – a reason for concern
A new CHEM Trust briefing, Non-harmonised FCM laws – a reason for concern, highlights the chaotic situation of legislation on food contact materials (FCMs) in the EU. Harmonised legislation, including restrictions on harmful substances, exists for four types of materials at the EU level; active and intelligent materials, plastics (incl. recycled plastics), cellulose film and … [Read more...] about Non-harmonised FCM laws – a reason for concern
The ban on bisphenols in food contact materials is a great win for human health
Update: On 19th December, the regulation restricting the use of bisphenol A (BPA) and other hazardous bisphenols in food contact materials was adopted by the European Commission. Read more here. Antonia Reihlen from CHEM Trust said: “The ban on BPA and other hazardous bisphenols in food contact materials is a great step forward in the protection of people’s health. But it … [Read more...] about The ban on bisphenols in food contact materials is a great win for human health
