EU: Updated safety guidelines for metals used in food contact
European Directorate for the Quality of Medicines & HealthCare updates guidance document on metals and alloys used for food contact; sets updated Specific Release Limits; assesses safety of various metals based on scientific evidence; emphasizes need for collaboration between stakeholders to minimize health risks from released substances
The European Directorate for the Quality of Medicines & HealthCare (EDQM) published an updated version of a guidance document on metals and alloys used in food contact materials and articles. The document, published on August 1, 2024, serves as a technical guide for manufacturers and regulators. It is based on the Council of Europe Resolution CM/Res(2020)9 concerning the safety and quality of food contact materials.