Compliance Requirements for Metal and alloy food contact articles in European Union (EU / EEA)
Applicable Legislation
| Legislation |
|---|
| FCM Regulation |
| REACH Conditional based on product characteristics and decision variables. |
Harmonised Standards
| Reference | Status |
|---|---|
EN 1186-1:2002 Materials and articles in contact with foodstuffs - Plastics - Part 1: Guide to the selection of conditions and test methods for overall migration | active |
EN 13130-1:2004 Materials and articles in contact with foodstuffs - Plastics substances subject to limitation - Part 1: Guide to test methods for the specific migration of substances from plastics to foods and food simulants and the determination of substances in plastics and the selection of conditions of exposure to food simulants | active |
Required Documents
| Document |
|---|
Carbon Footprint Declaration Carbon Footprint Declaration template and guidance based on official CE requirements. |
Declaration of Incorporation Declaration of Incorporation template and guidance based on official CE requirements. |
Declaration of Performance Declaration of Performance template and guidance based on official CE requirements. |
EU Declaration of Conformity EU Declaration of Conformity template and guidance based on official CE requirements. |
Technical Documentation Technical Documentation template and guidance based on official CE requirements. |
Certification Steps
- 01
Identify applicable legislation
Required: fcm.
- 02
Review conditional legislation
Conditional: reach.
- 03
Select harmonised standards
en-1186-12002; en-13130-12004.
- 04
Assemble required documentation
Gather the documentation required by the applicable legislation (technical file, declarations, test reports).
Data sourced from the EU compliance graph. Verify current requirements before placing products on the market.