Presentation
This technical guidance supplements resolution CM / Res (2020) X and defines additional requirements for materials and articles, within its scope, made from paper and board. The provisions of this guidance are without prejudice to the specific requirements applicable to active and intelligent materials and articles under the scope of Regulation (EC) No 450/2009. The scope includes materials and articles for all types of food contact applications (e.g. plates, cups, baking and filter papers, food packaging, tea towels, napkins, etc.).
The paper and board materials and articles discussed in this technical guide are manufactured mainly from virgin cellulose-based fibers and/or recycled fibers. They may also contain additives, synthetic fibers, adsorbents, treatment agents, colorants, and may be coated, glued, printed, or composed of several layers. Additional requirements for other materials, such as adhesives, printing inks or plastics, are not subject to this technical guide. However, the migration limits set in this technical guide for certain well-known constituents or contaminants also apply to the final article. In a multi-layer or coated material or article, each paper or board layer must meet the requirements set out in this technical guide, unless a functional barrier reduces migration into food during the contact time below the applicable threshold. of toxicological concern and provided there is no compensation when the paper or board is stacked or rolled up.