Notice - Notification of WTO Members: Use of bisphenol A in varnishes and coatings intended to come into contact with food and amending Regulation (EU) No 10/2011 as regards the use of that substance in plastic food contact materials
WTO code |
G/SPS/N/EU/159/Add.1 |
Date notice |
06/09/2017 |
Notice type |
Regular |
Title |
Use of bisphenol A in varnishes and coatings intended to come into contact with food and amending Regulation (EU) No 10/2011 as regards the use of that substance in plastic food contact materials |
Summary |
The proposal notified in G/SPS/N/EU/159 (14 March 2016) is now amended by the draft Commission Regulation (EU) on the use of bisphenol A (BPA) in varnishes and coatings intended to come into contact with food and amending Regulation (EU) No 10/2011 as regards the use of that substance in plastic food contact materials.
The update includes an additional restriction for BPA concerning migration from plastic and varnished and coated food contact materials specifically intended to come into contact with foods for infants and young children 0 – 3 years.
This addendum concerns a: Modification of content and/or scope of previously notified draft regulation
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Product |
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Country |
European Union |
File attach:
NEU159A1.pdf
Orther Notice: