Hvilke typer træ og bambus anvendes til fødevarekontakt?

Trætyper: Hårdttræ (bøg, eg, ask mv.), Blødttræ (fyr, gran mv.), Ubehandlet træ, Overfladebehandlet træ (olie, voks mv.). Bambus: Massiv bambus, Presset bambus / bambuskomposit (vurderes nøje ift. bindemidler). Andre naturmaterialer: Kork, Palmeblade, Kokosskaller, Sukkerrørsfibre (bagasse), Andre plantefibre (hamp, hvede, siv mv.). Materialerne skal være korrekt behandlet og dokumenteret egnet til kontakt med fødevarer.

Hvilke EU- og nationale regler gælder for træ og bambus til fødevarekontakt?

De vigtigste regler er Forordning (EF) 1935/2004 (rammeforordning), EF 2023/2006 (god fremstillingspraksis) samt relevante danske bekendtgørelser vedrørende dokumentation, migrationstest og mærkning.

Er bambus godkendt til fødevarekontakt i EU?

Bambus er ikke omfattet af en særskilt EU-forordning, men skal overholde rammeforordning 1935/2004. Produkter vurderes individuelt og bør testes for migration af stoffer og NIAS (ikke-intenderede stoffer).

Hvordan testes træ- og bambusprodukter til fødevarekontakt?

Træ og bambus testes for afgivelse af stoffer fra overfladebehandlinger, lim, lakker, voks samt naturlige komponenter som tanniner. Testen følger EFSA’s NIAS-retningslinjer og relevante EU-anbefalinger for migration.

Er der krav om dokumentation for træ og bambus produkter?

Ja. Producenter og importører skal udarbejde en overensstemmelseserklæring (DoC) og kunne dokumentere testresultater. Dette sikrer, at produkterne overholder gældende EU- og nationale krav.

Hvilke fordele har træ og bambus som fødevarekontaktmaterialer?

Træ og bambus er naturlige, fornybare og æstetiske materialer med lav vægt og god styrke. De kan være et bæredygtigt alternativ til plast og metal, men kræver korrekt behandling og test for at sikre fødevaresikkerhed.

WOOD & BAMBOO

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

Safety and compliance are crucial when wood and bamboo 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 relevant national standards, so you can safely 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.

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What types of materials are there?

Wood, bamboo and other natural materials

Wood types:

Hardwood (beech, oak, ash, etc.)
Softwood (pine, spruce, etc.)
Untreated wood
Surface-treated wood (oil, wax, etc.)

Bamboo:

Solid bamboo
Pressed bamboo / bamboo composite (NB: carefully assessed with regard to binders)

Other natural materials:

Cork
Palm leaves
Coconut shells
Sugarcane fiber (bagasse)
Other plant fibers (hemp, wheat, reed, etc.)

NOTE: Natural materials must be properly treated and documented as suitable for contact with food. Bamboo composite and plant materials with resin in particular require special attention regarding legislation and migration tests.

Legislation and external references

Legislation and guidelines for natural materials

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 natural materials.
Regulation (EC) No. 2023/2006: The GMP regulation – ensures good manufacturing practices.
Danish executive order: National requirements for documentation and labeling.

FAQ – Testing and documentation of wood and bamboo

Is bamboo approved for food contact in the EU?: Bamboo is not covered by a separate EU regulation, but must comply with framework regulation 1935/2004Products are assessed individually and should be tested for migration and NIAS.
How are wood products tested for food contact?: Wood is tested for the release of substances from surface treatments, glues and natural components such as tannins. The test follows EFSA NIAS guidelines.
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 are the advantages of wood and bamboo?: They are natural, renewable and aesthetic materials with low weight and good strength. They can be a sustainable alternative to plastic and metal, but require proper processing and testing to ensure food safety.