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Law on PVC film for food takes effect
This month, new laws on the contact between food products and PVC stretch packaging film came into force.
Plasticisers used in PVC film manufacturing to make them flexible and have elasticity and cling must be approved by the European Scientific Committee. This committee fixes a Tolerable Daily Intake (TDI) limit.
Among the plasticisers added to PVC polymer are DEHA and DOA, not part of the phthalates family. The latter is not on the list of authorised substances regarding contact with food.
The European Polyvinyl Film Manufacturers Association (EPFMA) says its involvement in the formation of this law has helped its members – Linpac Plastic Films, Global Plastics International, Pliant Film Products and Kram – prepare for its introduction. Jean-Claude Breniere (pictured), president of EPFMA, said: “Our members are the four main European manufacturers of this product and the only ones ready with films that conform to these rules.” EPFMA members say they will now only manufacture PVC films with the specified DEHA migration of 3mg per sq dm of film.
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