European Commission 21 February 2025, Commission Regulation (EU) 2025/351 of 21 February 2025 amending Regulation (EU) No 10/2011 on plastic materials and articles intended to come into contact with food, amending Regulation (EU) 2022/1616 on recycled plastic materials and articles intended to come into contact with foods, and repealing Regulation (EC) No 282/2008, and amending Regulation (EC) No 2023/2006 on good manufacturing practice for materials and articles intended to come into contact with food as regards recycled plastic and other matters related to quality control and manufacturing of plastic materials and articles intended to come into contact with food

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The Commission Regulation (EU) 2025/351 amends existing regulations concerning plastic materials and articles intended for food contact, focusing on enhancing safety and compliance through clearer definitions and requirements. Key provisions include the clarification of compositional requirements for plastics, the introduction of stringent purity standards for substances, and the establishment of quality assurance systems for recycling facilities. The regulation emphasizes the need for effective enforcement measures by Member States to ensure compliance throughout the manufacturing process and the safe use of recycled plastics.AI