Smithers Pira responds to FEICA guidance on adhesive migration tests

On 27 May, the Association of the European Adhesive and Sealant Industry (FEICA) published a new advisory document on conformity testing adhesives in food contact materials.

Commenting on its publication, food contact legislative expert Alistair Irvine asserts that "The FEICA guidance document is a welcome contribution to help industry establish the suitability of adhesives in food contact applications. As adhesives are not currently covered by harmonised EU legislation there have previously been no well-defined testing rules."

The 12 page free-to-download guidance paper – Migration Testing of Adhesives Intended for Food Contact Materials  – has been issued as part of a broader FEICA project on food contact.

 

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Source: www.smitherspira.com