Presentation
This Directive codifies and repeals Directive 93/10/EEC of 15 March 1993 relating to materials and articles made of regenerated cellulose film intended to come into contact with foodstuffs, and its amendments.
This directive is a specific directive provided for by Regulation (EC) no. 1935/2004 of October 27, 2004 on the approximation of the laws of the Emember states relating to materials and articles intended to come into contact with foodstuffs.
It applies to regenerated cellulose films which either alone constitute a finished product, or are part of a finished product comprising other materials, and which are intended to be brought into contact or are brought into contact with foodstuffs.
It does not apply to synthetic casings made from regenerated cellulose.
Regenerated cellulose film is defined as a thin sheet obtained from refined cellulose from non-recycled wood or cotton. For technological purposes, suitable substances can be added in the mass or on the surface. Regenerated cellulose films can be coated on one or both sides.
The directive establishes a positive list of substances authorized in the manufacture of regenerated cellulose films with restrictions on use (LMS, QM, other restrictions)