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π’ EuPIA β 2026 Update on Photoinitiators and Photosynergists for Food Contact Materials
January 2026
The European Printing Ink Association (EuPIA) has released the 2026 update of the Suitability List covering photoinitiators and photosynergists used in UV inks and coatings applied on the non-food-contact side of packaging.
This document represents a key technical reference for assessing the compliance of substances used in food contact materials (FCM), with a strong focus on consumer safety.
π Key contents of the update
Substance assessment based on:
- toxicological profile
- migration potential.
Introduction of specific suitability criteria, including:
- Specific Migration Limits (SML)
- molecular weight > 1000 Da
- absence of CMR properties (carcinogenic, mutagenic, reprotoxic)
Practical guidance for the management of NIAS and non-listed substances
βοΈ Impact for companies
The EuPIA 2026 update directly affects:
- ink and UV coating manufacturers
- printers and converters
- brand owners and packaging supply chain operators
Companies are expected to:
- review formulation compositions
- assess potential migration into food
- update FCM compliance documentation
- strengthen NIAS risk management
π€ How We Can Support You
Food Contact Services provides regulatory and technical support for:
- EuPIA compliance and ink GMP assessments
- toxicological and migration evaluations
- NIAS management and documentation gap analysis
- support in drafting FCM Declarations of Compliance
- supply chain audits and customerβsupplier technical alignment
π© Contact us to receive a tailored assessment and ensure compliance across the entire FCM supply chain.
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