Packaging

Substances incorporated into packaging materials, such as printed plastics, can migrate into foodstuffs and endanger health. For this reason the FSVO has issued regulations governing packaging.

Abgepackte Lebensmittel

Packaging contains substances that may migrate into the foodstuff and thus into the human body. This may pose a threat to health.

Printing inks also contain substances that could pose a risk. The use of substances, including printing inks, in the manufacture of packaging is therefore regulated by legislation.

The food industry is subject to strict requirements that are set out in the Ordinance on Materials and Articles (in French). Annex 2 stipulates the substances that may be used for the plastic layers in utility articles made of plastic, (see “More information”).

Printing inks

Only the substances listed in Annex 10 and substances that have no CMR properties and cannot migrate into food may be used in the manufacture of printing inks. In addition, a declaration of compliance must be enclosed with the printing inks and printed materials.

FAQ on printing inks

Bisphenol A

Bisphenol A (BPA) is a synthetic substance used to manufacture various plastic materials intended, among other things, for contact with foodstuffs. The substance may be contained in food can coatings, till receipts and toys, for example. BPA can be detected both in foodstuffs and in utility articles.

More Information

Last modification 29.10.2024

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