{"id":15045,"date":"2025-09-03T11:19:11","date_gmt":"2025-09-03T09:19:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.fcmtesting.com\/?page_id=15045"},"modified":"2026-04-18T10:55:12","modified_gmt":"2026-04-18T08:55:12","slug":"lovgivning-om-fodevarekontaktmaterialer","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.fcmtesting.com\/en\/fodevarekontaktmaterialer\/lovgivning-om-fodevarekontaktmaterialer\/","title":{"rendered":"Legislation"},"content":{"rendered":"<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"15045\" class=\"elementor elementor-15045\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-49d43c2 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"49d43c2\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-306c8e4 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-child\" data-id=\"306c8e4\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6fa32bf elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"6fa32bf\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h1>Legislation on food contact materials<\/h1>\n<p>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 \u2013 from testing to finished documentation.<\/p>\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<h2>EU Regulation 1935\/2004 on food contact materials<\/h2>\n<p>This regulation sets out the general principles for all materials and articles that come into contact with food. It requires that materials<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>do not release substances in quantities that could be harmful to human health,<\/li>\n<li>do not alter the composition of the food, and<\/li>\n<li>do not impair the taste, smell, or appearance.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/eur-lex.europa.eu\/legal-content\/EN\/TXT\/?uri=CELEX:02004R1935-20210327\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Read EU Regulation 1935\/2004 on EUR-Lex<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Stay updated on regulatory changes<\/strong><br>EU legislation on food contact materials is continuously evolving. New regulations, revisions of the positive list, and updated limit values can have a direct impact on your documentation and testing requirements. We continuously review official sources and summarize changes with real relevance for compliance in our newsletter\u2014no more than once a month, and only when there is documented regulatory news.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>\u2192&nbsp;<a style=\"background-color: #ffffff;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fcmtesting.com\/en\/nyhedsbreve\/\">Visit our archive of previous newsletters here.<\/a><br>\u2192&nbsp;<a style=\"background-color: #ffffff;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fcmtesting.com\/en\/nyhedsbrev\/\">Subscribe to the newsletter<\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: rgb(30, 114, 185); font-family: &quot;Open Sans&quot;, sans-serif; font-size: 1.52941rem; font-style: inherit;\">EC Regulation 2023\/2006 on Good Manufacturing Practices<\/span><\/p>\n<p>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:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Establishment of a documented quality assurance system<\/li>\n<li>Controlled production conditions<\/li>\n<li>Relevant documentation and traceability<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The purpose is to ensure that production takes place under conditions that guarantee the material's compliance with legislation.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/eur-lex.europa.eu\/eli\/reg\/2006\/2023\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Read EC Regulation 2023\/2006 at EUR-Lex<\/a><\/p>\n<h2>Material-specific legislation \u2013 plastics and other materials<\/h2>\n<p>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 \u2013 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.<\/p>\n<p>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 \u2013 regardless of the material.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/eur-lex.europa.eu\/eli\/reg\/2011\/10\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Read EU Regulation 10\/2011 on EUR-Lex<\/a><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"487\" data-end=\"863\">In practice, many plastic materials today are not \u201cpure\u201d types of plastic. Plastics are often combined with fillers, pigments, recycled material or organic components to achieve special properties or a more sustainable expression. Such combinations can affect migration behavior and documentation requirements and therefore require a specific assessment in relation to applicable legislation.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"870\" data-end=\"984\"><em>See example of assessment, testing and documentation of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fcmtesting.com\/en\/cases\/cases-baeredygtige-kaffekopper-kaffegrums\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong data-start=\"921\" data-end=\"983\">coffee cups made of plastic combined with coffee grounds<\/strong>.<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<h2>Food contact in machinery and automated equipment<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"1358\" data-end=\"1769\">Food contact is not limited to packaging and consumer products. In many production environments, machinery and automated equipment come into direct or repeated contact with food, e.g. during handling, portioning or further processing. This often raises questions about which components are covered by the rules for food contact materials and how the documentation requirements should be defined in practice.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1771\" data-end=\"1887\"><em>See example of assessment, testing and documentation of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fcmtesting.com\/en\/cases\/case-robotarm-foedevarekontakt-produktion\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong data-start=\"1822\" data-end=\"1886\">robotic arm with direct food contact in industrial production<\/strong>.<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<h2>National requirements in Denmark<\/h2>\n<p>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). <a href=\"https:\/\/en.foedevarestyrelsen.dk\/food\/food-safety-and-hygiene\/food-contact-materials\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Read more at the Danish Veterinary and Food Administration<\/a><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"568\" data-end=\"903\">Some materials require special attention in relation to national regulations. For example, <strong data-start=\"661\" data-end=\"700\">handmade ceramics with special glaze<\/strong> can be challenging because EU regulations only harmonise requirements to a limited extent. Here, national requirements for migration testing and declaration of conformity become crucial for both documentation and safety.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"568\" data-end=\"903\"><em>See example of assessment, testing and documentation of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fcmtesting.com\/en\/cases\/case-foedevaregodkendelse-af-keramik\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong data-start=\"958\" data-end=\"1007\">ceramics with special glaze for food contact<\/strong>.<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"568\" data-end=\"903\"><strong style=\"font-style: inherit;\">Ongoing monitoring of regulatory developments<\/strong><span style=\"font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit;\"><br><\/span><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"568\" data-end=\"903\"><span style=\"font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit;\">Regulatory compliance requires more than knowledge of the current rules\u2014it also demands attention to upcoming changes. We closely monitor developments in EU legislation, EFSA opinions, and guidance from the Danish Veterinary and Food Administration, and summarize the changes that have practical relevance for our customers and partners.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>We share this work through our newsletter, sent no more than once a month\u2014and only when there is documented regulatory news that professionals in the industry should be aware of. The approach is concise, precise, and practical.<\/p>\n<p>\u2192 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fcmtesting.com\/en\/nyhedsbreve\/\">Visit our archive of previous newsletters here.<\/a><br>\u2192 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fcmtesting.com\/en\/nyhedsbrev\/\">Subscribe to the newsletter<\/a><\/p>\n<h2>Documentation and compliance<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"252\" data-end=\"304\">At FCMtesting ApS, we help companies to:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"306\" data-end=\"538\">\n<li data-start=\"306\" data-end=\"364\">\n<p data-start=\"308\" data-end=\"364\">identify relevant legal requirements and material standards,<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"365\" data-end=\"434\">\n<p data-start=\"367\" data-end=\"434\">perform accredited tests (overall\/specific migration, NIAS, etc.),<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"435\" data-end=\"487\">\n<p data-start=\"437\" data-end=\"487\">prepare Declarations Compliance (DoC), and<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"488\" data-end=\"538\">\n<p data-start=\"490\" data-end=\"538\">enhance traceability and compliance documentation.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"540\" data-end=\"809\">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.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"811\" data-end=\"988\">We document compliance for all types of materials, machinery and equipment. See concrete examples of our work with food contact materials on our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fcmtesting.com\/en\/cases\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">cases oversigt<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2>Related pages<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fcmtesting.com\/en\/fodevarekontaktmaterialer\/overensstemmelse\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Declaration of Compliance<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fcmtesting.com\/en\/fodevarekontaktmaterialer\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Food contact materials (overview)<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fcmtesting.com\/en\/fodevarekontaktmaterialer\/plast\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Testing of plastics<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fcmtesting.com\/en\/fodevarekontaktmaterialer\/silikone\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Testing of silicone<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fcmtesting.com\/en\/fodevarekontaktmaterialer\/glas-keramik\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Testing of glass and ceramics<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fcmtesting.com\/en\/fodevarekontaktmaterialer\/metal\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Testing of metals<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fcmtesting.com\/en\/fodevarekontaktmaterialer\/trae-bambus\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Testing of wood and bamboo<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fcmtesting.com\/en\/fodevarekontaktmaterialer\/papir-pap\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Testing of paper and cardboard<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fcmtesting.com\/en\/fodevarekontaktmaterialer\/coating-farver\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Testing of coatings and colors<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fcmtesting.com\/en\/faq\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">FAQ<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fcmtesting.com\/en\/cases\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Cases&nbsp;(oversigt)<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fcmtesting.com\/en\/nyhedsbreve\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Newsletter archive<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Contact us<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Address:<\/strong> Ballevej 1, 8300 Odder, Central Jutland, Denmark<br><strong>Phone:<\/strong> <a href=\"tel: +4541200049\">+45 41 20 00 49<\/a><br><strong>Email<\/strong> <a href=\"mailto:kontakt@fcmtesting.com\">kontakt@fcmtesting.com<\/a><br><strong>Accreditation:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/registry.danak.dk\/71613\/registry\/595?lang=en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">DANAK registration<\/a><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-929a0b1 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"929a0b1\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-16919cc elementor-hidden-tablet elementor-hidden-mobile kontakt-side elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"16919cc\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-button-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-sm\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fcmtesting.com\/en\/kontakt-fcmtesting-aps\/\" target=\"_blank\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">CONTACT US<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Lovgivning om f\u00f8devarekontaktmaterialer FCMtesting ApS er en dansk testvirksomhed med base i Odder, lige syd for Aarhus. 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