(EC) Regulation No 1895/2005

Regulation (EC) 1895/2005, published by the European Parliament and of the Council, sets out the principles for restricting the use of certain epoxy derivatives in materials and articles intended for contact with food .

This regulation applies to materials and articles that contain or are produced with one or more of the following substances, including active and smart food contact materials and substances referred to in the relevant article of the regulation (EC) No 1935/2004:

• 2,2-bis(4-hydroxyphenyl)propane bis(2,3-epoxypropyl) ether (BADGE for short) and some of its derivatives
• Bis(hydroxyphenyl)methane bis(2,3-epoxypropyl)ethers (BFDGE for short)
• Other novolac glycidyl ethers (NOGE for short)

For the purposes of this regulation, materials and substances are:

• Materials and articles made of all kinds of plastics
• Materials and articles covered with surface coatings
• Adhesives

This regulation does not cover containers or storage tanks with a capacity greater than 10 thousand liters, or pipelines belonging to or connected to them, and pipelines covered with special coatings called heavy-duty coatings.

Within the framework of regulation (EC) 1895/2005,

• BADGE: Materials and articles may not release the listed substances in an amount exceeding the limits set out in this regulatory annex.
• BFDGE: The use or presence of BFDGE in the manufacture of materials and objects is prohibited.
• NOGE: The use or presence of NOGE in the manufacture of materials and objects is prohibited.

In marketing stages other than retail stages, materials and objects containing BADGE and its derivatives must be accompanied by a written declaration in accordance with the relevant article of regulation 1935/2004. Appropriate documentation must be available to demonstrate such compliance. These documents are submitted to the competent authorities upon request.

In short, regulation (EC) 1895/2005 introduces provisions applicable to materials and articles intended to come into contact with foodstuffs produced from or containing one of the substances specified in this regulation, in order to avoid risks to human health arising from certain epoxy derivatives.

In this regard, specific migration limit is followed for certain epoxy derivatives found in materials and articles intended to come into contact with food.

Our organization, among the numerous test, measurement, analysis and evaluation studies it provides for businesses in various sectors, also provides necessary testing services within the scope of regulation (EC) 1895/2005 with its trained and expert staff and advanced technological equipment.