EU/WTO REGULATORY ROUND UP – MEPS CALL FOR BROADER EU RULES ON FOOD CONTACT MATERIALS
October 1st, 2016
EUROPEAN Union (EU)-safety rules are needed for more materials in contact with food, such as those used in packaging, kitchen utensils and tableware, a European Parliament motion has said. MEPs said that only some of these materials, such as plastics and ceramics, have been fully tested for safety for human health. Others, including varnishes and coatings, inks and adhesives, have not. The parliament overwhelming backed a motion by 559 to 31 calling on the European Commission to propose EU-wide rules imposing continent-wide standards. Motion author, Danish ...
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