Title: New European Regulations On Food Contact Materials Take Effect; Is Your Packaging Compliant?

In January 2025, the latest version of the European Commission's Food Contact Materials Regulation (EU) No 10/2011, an amendment, officially came into effect. This amendment imposes stricter compliance requirements on food packaging exported to the EU, particularly plastic bags, and Chinese food and packaging manufacturers exporting to the EU must take immediate action.

Core Revisions Directly Address Packaging Safety:

This revision focuses on three main aspects: First, it further tightens the migration limits for heavy metals such as lead and cadmium, requiring them to be on average 30% stricter than the old standard; second, it includes a variety of new substances used in inks and adhesives in a clear control list, which means that it is not enough for finished bags to meet the standards, and printing and laminating processes must also provide a declaration of conformity; third, it strengthens the requirements for compliance markings and information traceability on labels.

Direct impact on buyers:

For importers and brand owners sourcing fruit, vegetable, and food packaging bags, the new regulations mean a significant increase in procurement risks. Non-compliant packaging can lead to the rejection of entire shipments at EU ports, and even product removal from shelves and fines. When making procurement decisions, a supplier's verbal assurances are no longer sufficient; a comprehensive migration test report and Declaration of Conformity (DoC) issued by an authoritative laboratory, covering the latest regulations, are essential.

 

Our solution: As a source factory deeply rooted in the European market, we have completed compliance assessments and testing upgrades for all product lines in advance, enabling us to provide packaging products that fully comply with the new regulations, ensuring your goods clear customs smoothly and enter the market with peace of mind.

Call to Action: Regulatory changes present both challenges and opportunities to showcase supply chain reliability. Contact us today for your customized packaging solutions!