regen-cellulose-film-subs

Food Contact Regenerated Cellulose Directive - Authorised Substances

EU. Substances Authorised in Manufacture of Regenerated Cellulose Film for Use as FCM (Annex II), Directive 2007/42/EC, 30 June 2007

This list contains the substances and substance groups authorised by the EU in the manufacture of regenerated cellulose film intended to come into contact with foodstuffs. Representing Annex II of Directive 2007/42/EC, the list is divided into first and second parts, for uncoated and coated regenerated cellulose film, respectively. For some entries, the list includes functional classes, maximum and minimum limit values, and other restrictions.

Restrictions Restriction(s)
In accordance with Community directives and in their absence, with national legislation, pending the adoption of Community directives.
Qualifier(s)
In the uncoated regenerated cellulose film
Maximum Thres(T)
1 %w/w
QM(T)
1 mg/dm2
Expressed as (1)
As the sum of all Additives other than Softeners
Expressed as (4)
As the sum of all Additives other than Softeners: Third Class (Anchoring agent)
Denominations Application Name
Uncoated regenerated cellulose film
Function
Additives other than Softeners: Third Class (Anchoring agent)
Part 1
Yes
Notes
3 The total quantity of the substances listed in Additives other than Softeners shall not be more than 1 % (w/w), calculated in relation to the quantity of anhydrous uncoated regenerated cellulose film.

5 The total quantity of the substances listed in Additives other than Softeners: Third Class (Anchoring agent) may not exceed 1 mg/dm2 in the uncoated film (for the Uncoated regenerated cellulose film) inclusive of the coating on the side in contact with foodstuffs (for the Coated regenerated cellulose film).