Numerous laws and regulations have been put into place surrounding food contact materials globally. Below is a list of the latest regulatory updates you need to know and how to stay compliant.
Food Contact Materials: Washington State Bans Lead in Cookware
Effective January 1, 2026, cookware that contains lead at a level of more than 5 ppm shall be prohibited from being manufactured, sold, and distributed in Washington state. Learn more.
Food Contact Materials: China Publishes New Standard for Adhesives in FCM
On March 12, 2024, the National Health Commission (NHC) published 47 new mandatory food safety national standards including GB 4806.15-2024 (Adhesives for Food Contact Materials and Products). Learn more.
Food Contact Materials: Brazil Revises Regulation for Metal FCM
On April 9, 2024, the National Health Surveillance Agency published RDC No. 854 providing for the sanitary requirements applicable to packaging, coatings, utensils, lids, and metallic equipment intended to come into contact with food. This Resolution incorporates MERCOSUR Resolution 48/2023. Learn more.
Plastic Food Contact Materials in Europe: Proposal to Update Quality Control Rules
The European Commission seeks feedback on the proposal to update quality control rules for plastic food contact materials. Learn more about the potential changes compared with the current regulation. Learn more.
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