📢 EU: 2026 update on the regulation of Bisphenol A (BPA) in food contact materials

2 February 2026 The Commission Regulation (EU) 2026/250 of 2 February 2026 introduces essential technical corrections to Regulation (EU) 2024/3190 concerning the use of bisphenol A (BPA), other bisphenols, and related substances classified as hazardous in certain food contact materials and articles. These amendments do not substantially change the existing bans, but rather clarify key […]

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📢 EuPIA – 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 […]

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📢 EU: Agreement on Targeted Revision of the Deforestation Regulation (EUDR)

4 December 2025 The Council of the EU and the European Parliament have reached a provisional agreement on a targeted revision of the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR), aiming to simplify obligations for SMEs and extend compliance deadlines.. 📌 Key updates in the new GB: Extended deadlines: Simplifications for SMEs: Scope adjustment: 🔄 Next Steps ⚙️ […]

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📢 New Chinese standard for silicone rubber food contact material

On 2 September 2025, the National Health Commission of China officially released the revised mandatory national standard: GB 4806.16-2025 – National Food Safety Standard: Silicone Rubber Materials and Articles for Food Contact. 📌 Key updates in the new GB: 🗓️ Timeline: 🔍 Impact for industry operators: 🤝 How we support companies At FOOD CONTACT SERVICES […]

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📢 China publishes new GB 4806.10-2025 for food contact coatings

25 September 2025 China has released the new GB 4806.10-2025 – Food Contact Coatings and Coating Layers, introducing major updates to requirements, positive lists and migration testing for coatings intended to come into contact with food. 📌 Key updates in the new GB: 🗓️ Timeline: 🔍 Impact for industry operators: 📩 Need support in assessing […]

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📢 New EU update on recycled plastic intended for food contact

13 November 2025 The European Commission has published Regulation (EU) 2025/2269, a technical correction to Regulation (EU) 2022/1616, providing clearer guidance on labelling, authorisations and traceability for recycled plastics used in food-contact applications. 🔗 Official EUR-Lex text: What’s new: Why it matters: Companies across the supply chain (recyclers, manufacturers, converters) should verify that their processes […]

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