Around the World - Regulations for food packaging materials
Malaysia
Jun 21, 2023
Food safety and quality are essential concerns for consumers worldwide. One way to ensure that the food we consume meets these standards is through proper food regulation. While there are various aspects of food regulation, one critical aspect is the regulations for food packaging materials. As such, this book chapter has been written to provide an in-depth overview of the regulations for food packaging materials in different continents, namely Asia, Europe, and America. The chapter delves into several countries in each continent, such as Malaysia, Japan, Australia, China, the United States, and South Africa, and discusses their specific food packaging regulations. This chapter also emphasizes the importance of considering the composition, migration properties, and potential for contamination of food packaging materials. It highlights the need for regulations to ensure that food packaging materials do not adversely affect the safety and quality of food products. In light of the evolving food packaging industry, the chapter further underscores the need for continuous evaluation and improvement of food packaging regulations. This is crucial to keep up with emerging risks and new technologies that may arise and impact the safety and quality of food.
ANVISA new initiatives to clarify doubts about regularization of food and food packaging
Brazil
Mar 29, 2024
Provisional agreement on a proposal for a regulation on packaging and packaging waste
European Union
Mar 04, 2024
MFDS proposes partial amendment of the Standards for equipments, containers and packaging
South Korea
Mar 01, 2024
ANVISA publishes instructions for regularization of different food categories and packaging
Brazil
Feb 28, 2024
New regulation proposal on packaging and packaging waste
European Union
Dec 18, 2023
FDA Updates Online Module for Food Ingredients and Packaging Materials Submissions
USA
Nov 16, 2023
Plastic caps: harmonized standard for test method adopted by the Commission
European Union
Jun 08, 2023
New guidance on the definition of nanomaterial adopted
European Union
May 05, 2023
New varieties of resins for materials and products in contact with food
China
Mar 29, 2023
Draft regulation on food contact materials published
Argentina
Mar 28, 2023
Requirements for marketing and advertisements of prepackaged and prepared foods published
Saudi Arabia
Jan 11, 2023
Packaging and packaging waste decree approved
Spain
Jan 05, 2023
Use of recycled materials for food packaging
South Korea
Dec 26, 2022
Food contact materials containing bamboo
European Union
Dec 06, 2022
Colour of pregnancy warning labels for corrugated cardboard packaging
Australia
Oct 07, 2022
