SG 153/26
European Union (EU) authorizes the use of four substances in plastic food contact materials (FCMs) and articles.
In October 2026, the EU published Commission Regulation (EU) 2026/2412, amending Annex I of Regulation (EU) No. 10/2011 on food contact plastics (consolidated version dated July 2026).
What does this regulation require?
The regulation adds the following four substances to the Union list:
- FCM No. 1086 - Chopped carbon fibers from carbonized polyacrylonitrile: authorized for use at up to 40% by weight in polyether ether ketone (PEEK). The fibers must be manufactured from polyacrylonitrile, contain at least 95% carbon by weight and must not be nanoscale in any dimension (diameter greater than 100 nm)
- FCM No. 1087 - Nano-precipitated calcium carbonate, uncoated: must not be used in FCMs and articles for contact with infant formula, with note 32 indicating that the overall migration limit (OML) may be exceeded when in contact with acidic foods
- FCM No. 1088 - Poly(2-hydroxypropanoic acid), n-octyl/n-decyl esters: authorized at up to 15% in polylactic acid (PLA), subject to specified food-contact, temperature and time conditions and a specific migration limit (SML) of 0.05 mg/kg, as well as note 33 indicating that the SML may be exceeded in simulants other than food simulant B (3% acetic acid)
- FCM No. 1090 - Mixture of 1,9-nonanediamine (NMDA) and 2-methyl-1,8-octanediamine (MODA): authorized as a co-monomer with terephthalic acid in polyamide materials. It must not be used for contact with infant formula or human milk and is subject to an SML of 0.05 mg/kg. Migration of NMDA/MODA-related species with molecular weights below 1,000 Da must not exceed 5 mg/kg food
Who is impacted?
The regulation affects manufacturers, importers, retailers and other economic operators in the plastic FCM supply chain in the EU.
When does it apply?
The amendment will enter into force on November 18, 2026.
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