EU Regulation
Food Contact Framework Regulation
Regulation (EC) No 1935/2004
Focus
Food contact materials
Supplemented by
EU 10/2011 (Plastics)
Relevant for
Gloves, packaging, tableware
Regulation (EC) 1935/2004 is the framework regulation for materials and articles intended to come into contact with food. It establishes the principle that no transfer of substances (migration) into food may occur that could endanger health or unacceptably change food composition.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does migration mean for food contact materials?
Migration refers to the transfer of substances from the material into food. The regulation sets limits for overall migration and specific migration of individual substances.