FSA begin consultation with food and beverage manufacturers over health and safety rules
27th February 2008
The UK’s Food Standards Agency (FSA) has begun consultation with food and beverage manufacturers over their progress in bringing plastic packaging contact materials in line with health and safety rules.
Manufacturers have been given until 21 March this year to comment on their awareness of the dates, by which time they must comply with the changing requirements for packaging materials outlined in EU directives.
Directive 2007/19/EC, was drawn up last year by the European Union to amend the use of plastic and other food contact materials both produced in, and entering the bloc. The FSA is therefore seeking the industry’s reaction to two specific dates relating to these amendments, read the full article.
