| # | Title | Type | Source | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | India is conducting consultations on a new standard for PET bottles for edible oils. | Regulatory Regions | gpcgateway.com | halate, is a commonly used material for FCM. BIS will be accepting comments on this |
| 2 | NHC unveils the legislation plan for food safety related standards | Regulatory Regions | gpcgateway.com | The National Health Commission of China (NHC) published notifications for 2023 food safety related national standards legislation plan and 2024 food safety related national standards legislation suggestion. The 2023 national standards legislatio |
| 3 | China solicits on new origins of four food related products | Regulatory Regions | gpcgateway.com | se scope of two food contact materials (FCM), one new origin of FCM and one new var |
| 4 | Japan releases English version of Food Contact Material Positive List | Regulatory Regions | gpcgateway.com | d for safety in food contact materials (FCMs). The information made available on 25 |
| 5 | European Commission authorises the use of DEHCH in food contact materials | Regulatory Regions | gpcgateway.com | tion of plastic food contact materials (FCMs) and will come into force on 31 August |
| 6 | Mercosur Proposes Updates to Additives for Food Contact Materials: Seeking Public Feedback | Regulatory Regions | gpcgateway.com | The trade bloc of South America (Mercosur) has released a preliminary regulatory proposal aimed at modernizing the roster of permissible additives for food contact materials. Should the proposal gain approval, it would result in an update to tech |
| 7 | Ukraine Strengthens Regulations on Food Contact Materials | Regulatory Regions | gpcgateway.com | Scope: Covers food contact materials (FCMs) and articles. Exemptions: Ant |
| 8 | China solicited public comments on adding four new food contact materials | Regulatory Regions | gpcgateway.com | pinions on four food contact materials (FCMs), following approval by its expert rev |
| 9 | US Environmental Protection Agency Finalizes Rule on Enhanced PFAS Reporting to the Toxics Release Inventory | Regulatory Regions | gpcgateway.com | On 20 October 2023, the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued a rule that strengthens reporting requirements for per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) to the Toxics Release Inventory (TRI). The rule eliminates an exemption t |
| 10 | PFHxA to be restricted in the EU following vote of Member States | Regulatory Regions | gpcgateway.com | rdboard used as food contact materials (FCMs) within the scope of Regulation (EC) N |
| 11 | China’s National Health Commission publishes new standards for Food Contact Materials | Regulatory Regions | gpcgateway.com | ces controls on food contact materials (FCMs) including composite materials and pre |
| 12 | CFSA Held Consultation on New Food Contact Materials and Additives | Regulatory Regions | gpcgateway.com | tation on seven food contact materials (FCMs) and additives. The consultation focus |
| 13 | India Launches First Standard for Paper-Based Food Contact Materials to Ensure Consumer Safety | Regulatory Regions | gpcgateway.com | ct and indirect food contact materials (FCMs), including items such as wraps, bags, |
| 14 | China’s Ministry of Ecology and Environment Updates Chemical Substance Regulations | Regulatory Regions | gpcgateway.com | In May 2024, in accordance with the "Measures for the Environmental Management Registration of New Chemical Substances" (MEE Order No. 12) and the requirements outlined in the "Announcement on the Release of the Guide for Environmental Management Reg |
| 15 | EPA Finalizes Risk Evaluation for Diisodecyl Phthalate DIDP | Regulatory Regions | gpcgateway.com | al devices, and food contact materials (FCMs). DIDP Uses and Associated |
| 16 | Japan Releases Q and A Document to Clarify Provisions of Positive List for Food Contact Materials | Regulatory Regions | gpcgateway.com | sitive List for Food Contact Materials (FCMs). The Positive List is currently in a |
| 17 | EU Packaging Law to Impose Strict PFAS Restrictions in Food Packaging by 2026 | Regulatory Regions | gpcgateway.com | ances (PFAS) in food contact materials (FCMs) under the Packaging and Packaging Was |
| 18 | UK Launches Consultation on Proposed Ban of BPA and Other Bisphenols in Food Contact Materials | Regulatory Regions | gpcgateway.com | The UK Food Standards Agency (FSA) has opened a public consultation on a proposal to ban the use of bisphenol A (BPA), other bisphenols, and bisphenol derivatives in materials and articles intended to come into contact with food. The consultation |
| 19 | EU Adopts Amendments to Regulation on Plastics in Food Contact Materials | Regulatory Regions | gpcgateway.com | les intended as food contact materials (FCMs). The updated rules were published on |
| 20 | Japan Publishes Safety Review Procedures for New Substances under Food Contact Regulation | Regulatory Regions | gpcgateway.com | stances used in food contact materials (FCMs) on the portal. These procedures prima |
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