EU-RECYCLED_PLASTIC-ART_4_b

FCMs Recycled Plastic & Articles Regulation - Annex I - Authorised Use

EU. Plastic Food Contact Materials (FCMs) per Regulation 10/2011/EU (Union List), Directive 282/2008/EC on Recycled Plastic FCMs, 28 March 2008, amended by Regulation 2015/1906/EU, 23 October 2015

This list contains the Annex I Plastic Food Contact Materials (FCMs) authorised for use in the European Union under Regulation 10/2011/EU. Pursuant to Art. 4(b) of Directive 282/2008/EC on recycled plastic FCMs, plastic recycling processes can only be authorised if input originates from plastic materials and articles manufactured in accordance with EU legislation on plastic food contact materials and articles.

RELEVANT LEGISLATION
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Physical form
in nanoform
FCM No
1043
Additive or PPA
yes
Use as monomer/macromolecule
no
FRF applicable
no
Restriction(s)
Only to be used as particles in non-plasticised PVC up to 10 % w/w in contact with all food types at room temperature or below including long- term storage.^When used together with the substance with FCM No 859 and/or the substance with FCM No 998, the restriction of 10 % w/w applies to the sum of those substances.^The diameter of particles shall be > 20 nm, and for at least 95 % by number it shall be > 40 nm.