Hvilke plasttyper kan bruges til fødevarekontakt?

De mest anvendte plasttyper til fødevarekontakt er PE, PP, PET, PVC og PS. Andre typer som EVOH og PA anvendes i specifikke produkter afhængigt af funktion og fødevaresikkerhedskrav.

Hvordan sikrer jeg, at plastmaterialer er sikre til fødevarekontakt?

Plast til fødevarekontakt skal overholde EU Forordning (EU) Nr. 10/2011 og relevante generelle krav fra EU 1935/2004. Vi anbefaler migrationstest, overensstemmelseserklæring og rådgivning for at sikre compliance.

Hvilke EU-regler gælder for plast til fødevarekontakt?

De centrale regler er EU 1935/2004, EU 10/2011, EU 2024/3190, EU 2022/1616 og EU 2023/2006. De dækker generelle krav, tilladte stoffer, genanvendt plast, bisphenol A og god fremstillingspraksis (GMP).

Hvordan testes plast til fødevarekontakt?

Plast testes med migrationstest, hvor overførsel af stoffer til fødevarer eller simulanter måles under realistiske anvendelsesbetingelser. Dette sikrer, at materialet ikke afgiver skadelige stoffer over de tilladte grænser.

Hvad er en overensstemmelseserklæring (DoC) for plast?

En DoC dokumenterer, at plastproduktet overholder gældende EU-forordninger, primært EU 10/2011, og fungerer som juridisk dokumentation for compliance.

Skal genanvendt plast testes anderledes?

Ja. EU 2022/1616 stiller særlige krav til sporbarhed og testmetoder for genanvendt plast for at sikre, at det stadig er sikkert til fødevarekontakt.

Hvordan dokumenteres god fremstillingspraksis for plast?

God fremstillingspraksis dokumenteres ved at følge EU 2023/2006 og sikre hygiejniske produktionsforhold, korrekt sporbarhed og intern kontrol af materialer.

Er der krav til mærkning af plast til fødevarekontakt?

Ja. Produkter skal være mærket med 'til fødevarer' eller med glas- og gaffelsymbolet, som angiver, at materialet er beregnet til fødevarekontakt.

Hvem har ansvaret for dokumentation og overholdelse?

Producenten og importøren er ansvarlige for, at plastmaterialer overholder gældende EU-lovgivning, og at en overensstemmelseserklæring (DoC) foreligger.

Gælder der særlige krav for plastprodukter, der eksporteres uden for EU?

Ja. Produkter, der eksporteres uden for EU, kan have yderligere lovkrav, som varierer fra land til land. FCMtesting kan rådgive om internationale krav og dokumentation.

PLASTIC

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

It is crucial that materials are safe to use in contact with food. At FCMtesting ApS, based in Odder south of Aarhus, we help you ensure that your materials meet applicable EU regulations and international standards, so you can safely bring your products to market.

Plastics in food contact must comply with EU Regulation (EU) No. 10/2011, also known as The Plastics Regulation. This legislation sets specific requirements for plastic materials and articles intended to come into contact with food, including limits for the migration of chemical substances.

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 MORE INFORMATION ABOUT PLASTIC PRODUCTS

What types of materials are there?

Plastic types used for food contact

The following types of plastic are often used in materials and articles for food contact:

PE – Polyethylene
PP – Polypropylene
PET – Polyethylene terephthalate
PVC – Polyvinyl chloride
PS – Polystyrene
Other types such as EVOH and PA

Legislation and external references

Legislation on plastics for food contact

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

Regulation (EC) No. 1935/2004: General requirements for all materials intended for contact with food.
Regulation (EU) No. 10/2011: Specific rules for plastics and positive list of permitted substances.
Regulation (EU) 2024/3190: Restrictions on bisphenol A and related substances.
Regulation (EU) 2022/1616: Requirements for recycled plastic and traceability.
Regulation (EC) No. 2023/2006: Good manufacturing practice.

FAQ about testing and documentation of plastic

FAQ – Testing and documentation of plastics

Which types of plastic are approved for food contact?: EU Regulation 10/2011 includes PP, PE and PET. Only substances on the Union List may be used.
How are plastics for food contact tested?: Via migration testing, which measures the transfer of substances to food or simulants. The test is carried out under conditions corresponding to the expected use, and the results are compared with limit values.
What is a Declaration of Compliance?: A document confirming that the plastic product complies with EU Regulation 10/2011. See guide to DoC.
Should recycled plastic be tested differently?: Yes. According to Regulation (EU) 2022/1616 Recycled plastic must meet special requirements for traceability and testing methods.
How do you document good manufacturing practices?: By following Regulation (EU) No. 2023/2006 and ensure hygienic production conditions.
Are there requirements for labeling of plastics for food contact?: Yes. Products must be labeled with the text “for food” or a symbol with a fork and a glass.
Who is responsible for documentation and compliance?: The manufacturer and importer are responsible for ensuring that plastic materials comply with applicable legislation and that documentation such as Declaration of Compliance (DoC) is available.