SG 102/23
The EU has added one entry to its positive list of authorized substances for food contact plastics. The new law will become effective on August 31, 2023.
On August 11, 2023, the European Union (EU) issued Regulation (EU) 2023/1627 to add one substance to the Union List falling under Annex I to Regulation (EU) 10/2011 on food contact plastics (Food Contact Plastics Regulation, consolidated version to September 2020 and amendment 16 under Regulation (EU) 2023/1442, SafeGuardS 89/23).
Highlights of the latest amendment are summarized in Table 1:
Regulation (EU) 2023/1627 of August 10, 2023, amending Annex I to Regulation (EU) 10/2011 as regards the authorization of bis(2-ethylhexyl)cyclohexane-1,4-dicarboxylate (FCM No 1079)
Official Journal of the EU, August 11, 2023
| Substance (CAS) | Specification | Effective Date |
|---|---|---|
| Bis(2-ethylhexyl)cyclohexane-1,4-dicarboxylate (DEHCH, CAS 84731-70-4) |
| August 31, 2023 |
Table 1
SGS technical experts have extensive knowledge and testing experience in materials and articles in contact with food. They work to ensure that your products meet the appropriate regulations for food contact materials, paving the way for compliance. From overall migration tests to expert advice on emerging regulations, compliance issues and documentation review, SGS is the partner to trust. In the end, it’s only trusted because it’s tested. Discover more on our website.
© SGS Société Générale de Surveillance SA. This publication or website is a property of SGS Société Générale de Surveillance SA. All contents including website designs, text, and graphics contained herein are owned by or licensed to SGS Société Générale de Surveillance SA. The information provided is for technical and general information purposes only and offers no legal advice. The information is no substitute for professional legal advice to ensure compliance with the applicable laws and regulations. All information is provided in good faith “as is”, and SGS Société Générale de Surveillance SA makes no representation or warranty of any kind, express or implied, and does not warrant that the information will be error-free or meet any particular criteria of performance or quality.
