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PFAS restriction in food contact materials will come into effect soon
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2022-12-24
The European Union and more than ten states in the United States have restricted PFAS in food contact materials.
Perfluorinated and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) refer to organic compounds containing at least one perfluorinated carbon atom (i.e. at least one - CF2 - or - CF3 aliphatic chain structural unit). Perfluorinated and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) include perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA), perfluorooctanesulfonic acid (PFOS) and many other compounds.
PFAS is often used for food contact materials, such as bread bags and takeout boxes, due to its oil and water resistant properties. However, they can migrate from these materials to food or beverages, posing a threat to human health.
The European Union and more than ten states in the United States have restricted PFAS in food contact materials. The following is a summary of the earliest effective date of the requirements related to food contact materials:
| Earliest Effective Date (Year) | Region |
| Restriction rules | |
| 2019 | EU POPs |
| 2020 | EU POPs, San Francisco, California |
| 2021 | US Toxic Substances in Packaging Disclosure Act (TPCH) |
| 2022 | Santa Rosa, CA, Maine, NY |
| 2023 | EU REACH Annex XVII, California, Connecticut, Maine, Vermont, Washington |
| 2024 | California, Colorado, Hawaii, Maryland, Minnesota, Rhode Island |
| 2030 | Maine |
| Declaration rules | |
| 2011 | Washington State (children are highly concerned about chemicals) |
| 2014 | Vermont (Children are highly concerned about chemicals) |
| 2018 | Oregon (children's health is highly concerned about chemicals) |
| 2020 | Maine (priority chemicals) |
| 2023 | Maine |
In the European Union and Northern Ireland, Item 68 of Annex XVII of REACH Regulation will come into force in 2023, which will restrict the use of C9-C14 PFCA and related substances.
In 2023, five states in the United States will implement restrictions on the use of PFAS. Among the requirements of the five states, California AB 1200 is the most concerned. According to AB 1200, the organic fluorine content is allowed to be lower than 100 ppm; In addition, if the chemical substances (including PFAS) in the designated list are included, the manufacturer shall publish information on the Internet website (2023) and indicate their existence on the product label (2024).
In 2023, it is required to report intentionally added PFAS to Maine authorities.
More and more regions are implementing PFAS restrictions. With Intertek's expertise,manufacturers can effectively meet the challenges of PFAS.
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