Food Contact Materials and Articles Directive

PROPOSAL FOR A COUNCIL DIRECTIVE ON THE APPROXIMATION OF THE LAWS OF THE MEMBER STATES RELATING TO MATERIALS AND ARTICLES INTENDED TO COME INTO CONTACT WITH FOODSTUFFS

Stage: No longer in force
Transposition deadline: 10 Jul 1990
Procedure: Directive
Last activity: 11 Feb 1989

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Framework directive requiring materials and articles intended to contact foodstuffs to be manufactured so they do not transfer constituents that endanger health or alter food composition or organoleptic properties. It sets labeling duties and mandates specific directives for listed material groups.

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