Food Contact Materials

Mercosur Revises Food Contact Regulations for Recycled Cellulosic Materials

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Geneva (June 24, 2025) – SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, has published SafeGuardS 082.25, drawing attention to a regulatory update issued by Mercosur, the Southern Common Market, concerning food contact materials made from cellulosic sources. In April 2025, Mercosur announced the approval of GMC Resolution No. 02/25, amending GMC Resolution No. […]

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SGS Highlights Denmark’s Stricter Food Contact Material Rules Taking Effect in 2026

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Geneva (June 24, 2025) – SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, has published SafeGuardS 081.25, highlighting Denmark’s proposed update to its national legislation on food contact materials (FCMs), which is expected to come into effect on January 1, 2026. The Danish Veterinary and Food Administration (DVFA) recently completed public consultation on a

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FDA warns on safety risks of palm leaf dinnerware

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Geneva (June 23, 2025) – SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, has published SafeGuardS 079.25, alerting manufacturers and retailers to new guidance from the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regarding safety concerns over dinnerware products made from palm leaf sheaths. On May 8, 2025, the FDA issued a letter to importers,

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European Commission Releases 2024 Notification Report on Food Contact Materials

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Geneva (June 9, 2025) – SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, has published SafeGuardS 070.25, summarizing the European Commission’s 2024 annual notification report on food contact materials (FCMs). Released in May 2025, the 2024 Annual Report: Alert & Cooperation Network (ACN) provides a detailed overview of information shared between EU Member States

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Revision of Rules for Lead in Cookware in Washington State

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Geneva (May 28, 2025) – SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, has published SafeGuardS 065.25, summarizing the US state of Washington’s revision to its rules on cookware containing lead. The revisions, signed into law as Engrossed Substitute Senate Bill (SB) 5628 (Chapter 266, 2025) on May 13, 2025, follow a staggered approach

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SGS simplifies regulatory approval for food contact substances in North America

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Geneva (May 13, 2025) – SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, has launched an all-in-one solution to assist manufacturers and suppliers of food contact substances in obtaining regulatory authorization for North American markets. Food contact substances are subject to stringent safety standards and need to undergo a rigorous authorization process in many

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Recycled PET Plastics in Food Contact Materials Now Permitted in India

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Geneva (May 7, 2025) – SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, has published SafeGuardS 060.25, reporting on India’s decision to allow the use of recycled polyethylene terephthalate (PET) in food contact materials (FCM) and articles. The use of PET is controversial due to its significant environmental footprint, the high energy demands of

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New Mandatory Standards Announced for Food Contact Materials in China

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Geneva (April 16, 2025) – SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, has published SafeGuardS 055.25, highlighting China’s announcement of several new national standards for food contact materials (FCM) and articles. China’s National Health Commission (NHC) and the State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR) announced five new standards and an amendment to one

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Food Contact Metals and Alloys Requirements Revised in the Netherlands

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Geneva (April 16, 2025) – SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, has published SafeGuardS 054.25, detailing revisions to the Netherlands’ food contact metals and alloys requirements. Under reference number 3976782-1072880-WJZ, the Regulation of the State Secretary for Health, Welfare and Sport amends the requirements for food contact metals and alloys set out

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Proposed Mandatory Standard for Food Contact Stainless Steel Standard in Thailand

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Geneva (April 3, 2025) – SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, has published SafeGuardS 047.25, reporting on Thailand’s intention to mandate Thai Industrial Standard (TIS) 3206-2567 (2024) for stainless steel food contact materials and articles. As announced by the World Trade Organization (WTO) on March 13, 2025, the revised draft ministerial regulation

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