Anwendungsbereich des Regulatory Essentials
Geltende Rechtsvorschriften:
Regulation (EC) No 1935/2004 lays down the general principles for eliminating the differences between the laws of the Member States as regards food contact materials. Article 5(1) of that Regulation provides for the adoption of specific measures for groups of materials and articles and describes in detail the procedure for the authorisation of substances at EU level when a specific measure provides for a list of authorised substances.
Article 1-2. This Regulation shall apply to materials and articles, including active and intelligent food contact materials and articles, (hereinafter referred to as materials and articles) which in their finished state:
(a) are intended to be brought into contact with food; or
(b) are already in contact with food and were intended for that purpose; or
(c) can reasonably be expected to be brought into contact with food or to transfer their constituents to food under normal or foreseeable conditions of use.
ANNEX I
List of groups of materials and articles which may be covered by specific measures
1. Active and intelligent materials and articles
2. Adhesives
3. Ceramics
4. Cork
5. Rubbers
6. Glass
7. Ion-exchange resins
8. Metals and alloys
9. Paper and board
10. Plastics
11. Printing inks
12. Regenerated cellulose
13. Silicones
14. Textiles
15. Varnishes and coatings
16. Waxes
17. Wood
1. Active and intelligent materials and articles
3. Ceramics
5. Rubbers