German Standard
BfR Recommendations
Federal Institute for Risk Assessment
Publisher
Federal Institute for Risk Assessment
Focus
Food contact materials
Status
Recommendations (not binding)
BfR Recommendations from the Federal Institute for Risk Assessment are not legally binding but are recognized in Germany as the state of the art for food contact materials. They cover areas not yet covered by EU harmonization (e.g. paper, board, silicones).
Frequently Asked Questions
Are BfR recommendations mandatory?
No, they are not formally binding. In practice, however, they are used by authorities and courts as the recognized state of the art, so compliance is strongly recommended.