Hvad regulerer EU’s rammeforordning 1935/2004 for fødevarekontaktmaterialer?

Rammeforordning 1935/2004 fastlægger generelle principper for materialer og genstande, der kommer i kontakt med fødevarer. Materialerne må ikke afgive stoffer, der kan skade menneskers sundhed, ændre fødevarens sammensætning eller forringe smag, lugt eller udseende. Læs mere hos EUR-Lex: https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/DA/TXT/?uri=CELEX%3A32004R1935

Hvad kræver EF-forordning 2023/2006 om god fremstillingspraksis (GMP)?

Forordningen fastsætter krav til god fremstillingspraksis for materialer beregnet til fødevarer, herunder etablering af et dokumenteret kvalitetssikringssystem, kontrollerede produktionsforhold og sporbarhed. Formålet er at sikre, at produktionen sker under forhold, der garanterer overensstemmelse med lovgivningen. Læs forordningen hos EUR-Lex: https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/DA/TXT/?uri=CELEX%3A32023R2006

Hvad gælder for materialespecifik lovgivning som plast (EU 10/2011)?

Plastmaterialer er reguleret af EU-forordning 10/2011, der indeholder detaljerede krav til godkendte stoffer, grænseværdier for migration og testbetingelser. Andre materialer som silikone, glas, metal, papir og træ kan have egne EU- eller nationale krav. FCMtesting ApS tester og rådgiver på tværs af alle materialetyper. Læs forordningen hos EUR-Lex: https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/DA/TXT/?uri=CELEX%3A32011R0010

Hvilke nationale krav gælder i Danmark for fødevarekontaktmaterialer?

Udover EU-regler gælder danske bekendtgørelser og vejledninger fra Fødevarestyrelsen, som omfatter krav til dokumentation, testmetoder og overensstemmelseserklæringer (DoC). FCMtesting ApS hjælper med at sikre, at virksomheders dokumentation lever op til både EU- og nationale krav. Læs mere hos Fødevarestyrelsen: https://www.foedevarestyrelsen.dk/english/food/food-contact-materials

Hvordan sikrer FCMtesting, at dokumentation og tests overholder lovgivningen?

Vi hjælper virksomheder med at identificere relevante lovkrav og materialestandarder, udføre akkrediterede tests (total/specifik migration, NIAS m.m.), udarbejde overensstemmelseserklæringer (DoC) og styrke sporbarhed og compliance-dokumentation. Dette sikrer, at produkter lovligt kan sælges i hele EU.

Legislation on food contact materials

FCMtesting ApS is a Danish testing company based in Odder, just south of Aarhus. We specialize in documentation and testing of food contact materials for manufacturers, importers and food companies throughout Denmark. Our consulting covers current EU and Danish regulations, and we help you ensure full compliance – from testing to finished documentation.

Food contact materials (FCM) are regulated by both EU regulations and national requirements. For companies that produce, import or use materials in contact with food, it is crucial to know and comply with these rules.

EU Regulation 1935/2004 on food contact materials

This regulation sets out the general principles for all materials and articles that come into contact with food. It requires that materials

do not release substances in quantities that could be harmful to human health,
do not alter the composition of the food, and
do not impair the taste, smell, or appearance.

Read EU Regulation 1935/2004 on EUR-Lex

EC Regulation 2023/2006 on Good Manufacturing Practices

The regulation sets out requirements for good manufacturing practice (GMP) for materials and articles intended to come into contact with food. It requires, among other things:

Establishment of a documented quality assurance system
Controlled production conditions
Relevant documentation and traceability

The purpose is to ensure that production takes place under conditions that guarantee the material's compliance with legislation.

Read EC Regulation 2023/2006 at EUR-Lex

Material-specific legislation – plastics and other materials

Plastic materials are covered by EU Regulation 10/2011, which includes detailed requirements for, among other things, authorized substances (Union List), migration limits (SML/TML), and testing conditions. At FCMtesting ApS, however, we test far more than plastics – we work with the full spectrum of materials that may come into contact with food, including silicone, glass, metal, paper, wood, coatings, and much more.

Each type of material may be subject to its own specific regulations, technical guidelines, or national requirements. We stay up to date across all legislation and ensure that your products comply with applicable standards – regardless of the material.

Read EU Regulation 10/2011 on EUR-Lex

National requirements in Denmark

In addition to EU rules, Danish regulations and guidelines from the Danish Veterinary and Food Administration also apply. These include requirements for documentation, testing methods, and Declarations of Compliance (DoC).

Documentation and compliance

At FCMtesting ApS, we help companies to:

identify relevant legal requirements and material standards,
perform accredited tests (overall/specific migration, NIAS, etc.),
prepare Declarations Compliance (DoC), and
enhance traceability and compliance documentation.

We work closely with both Danish and international companies and offer personal advice so that you avoid unnecessary or costly testing requirements. Our goal is that your products comply with legislation - without compromising on quality or economy.

Contact us

Address: Ballevej 1, 8300 Odder, Central Jutland, Denmark
Phone: +45 41 20 00 49
Email [email protected]
Accreditation: DANAK registration