Hvilke typer papir og pap anvendes til fødevarekontakt?

Ubehandlet papir og pap, Voksbehandlet papir, Silikonebelagt papir, Plastlamineret papir/pap (fx kaffekopper), Aluminiumsbelagt papir, Flerlagede materialer (fx aseptisk karton). Materialerne skal være egnet til kontakt med fødevarer og korrekt dokumenteret.

Hvilke EU- og nationale regler gælder for papir og pap til fødevarekontakt?

Papir og pap skal overholde Forordning (EF) 1935/2004 (rammeforordning), EF 2023/2006 (god fremstillingspraksis), BfR Recommendation XXXVI, Council of Europe Resolution AP(2002)1, samt relevante danske bekendtgørelser vedrørende dokumentation, migrationstest og mærkning.

Er papir og pap til fødevarekontakt reguleret af EU-lovgivning?

Der findes ingen specifik EU-forordning for papir og pap, men materialerne skal overholde rammeforordning 1935/2004 og nationale krav fra fx Fødevarestyrelsen. Særligt genbrugskomponenter og kemikalier fra trykfarver og coatings vurderes individuelt.

Hvad testes i papir- og papmaterialer?

Materialerne testes for afgivelse af kemikalier fra trykfarver, lim, coatings og eventuelle genbrugskomponenter. Migrationstest og NIAS-analyse er centrale metoder for at dokumentere fødevaresikkerhed.

Er der krav om dokumentation for papir og pap produkter?

Ja. Producenter og importører skal kunne fremvise en overensstemmelseserklæring (DoC) og dokumentere testresultater, så materialerne overholder gældende EU- og nationale krav.

Hvilke fordele har papir og pap som fødevarekontaktmaterialer?

Papir og pap er lette, formbare og ofte fremstillet af fornybare ressourcer. Når korrekt behandlet og testet, er de et miljøvenligt alternativ til plast.

PAPER & CARDBOARD

We test, document and advise to ensure your products comply with applicable legal requirements.

Safety and compliance are crucial when paper and cardboard are used in contact with food. At FCMtesting ApS in Odder, near Aarhus, we help you ensure that your materials comply with applicable EU regulations and national guidelines, so that you can safely and documentedly bring your products to market.

At FCMtesting we offer:

Migration Test to ensure that your product does not release harmful substances beyond the permitted limits.
Declaration of Compliance in accordance with EU regulations, so your documentation is legally compliant.
Consultancy on applicable legal and documentation requirements, ensuring full compliance.

For products exported outside the EU, additional requirements may apply, which we can also help you navigate.

FIND FLERE INFORMATIONER OM PAPIR OG PAP PRODUKTER

What types of materials are there?

Types of paper and cardboard for food contact

Untreated paper and cardboard
Waxed paper
Silicone coated paper
Plastic laminated paper/cardboard (e.g. coffee cups)
Aluminum coated paper
Multi-layer materials (e.g. aseptic cardboard)

Legislation and external references

Legislation and guidelines for paper and cardboard

Tip: Always use the latest legal text. Select "In force" and the latest consolidated version on EUR-Lex.

Regulation (EC) No. 1935/2004: Framework regulation for all materials in contact with food, including paper and cardboard.
Regulation (EC) No. 2023/2006: The GMP regulation – ensures good manufacturing practices.
BfR Recommendation XXXVI: Tysk standard for papir og pap i fødevarekontakt.
Council of Europe Resolution AP(2002)1: Guidelines for the production and use of paper-based materials.
Danish executive order: National requirements for documentation and labeling.

FAQ – Testing and documentation of paper and cardboard

Is paper and cardboard for food contact regulated by EU legislation?: There is no specific EU regulation for paper and cardboard, but the materials must comply with framework regulation 1935/2004 as well as national requirements from e.g. The Food and Drug Administration.
What do you test for in paper and cardboard materials?: We test for the release of chemicals from printing inks, adhesives, coatings and any recycled components. NIAS analysis and migration testing are key methods.
Is there a requirement for documentation?: Yes. Manufacturers and importers must be able to provide a Declaration of Compliance (DoC). See guide to DoC.
What advantages do paper and cardboard have?: They are lightweight, malleable and often made from renewable resources. When properly treated and tested, they are an environmentally friendly alternative to plastic.