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The EU has informed the WTO of its intention to replace its legislation on food contact recycled plastics. The new law would enter into force in July 2022.
The EU has informed the WTO of its intention to replace its legislation on food contact recycled plastics. The new law would enter into force in July 2022.
On December 7, 2021, the World Trade Organization (WTO) announced a draft regulation from the European Union (EU) on its intention to set out new rules for food contact recycled plastics. The draft legislation, attached to WTO document 21-9180 and notified under G/SPS/N/EU/524, contains several important requirements. It:
If adopted, the draft regulation will repeal Regulation (EC) 282/2008 ‘Food Contact Recycled Plastics’ (consolidated version to October 2015).
According to the WTO notification, it is proposed that the draft regulation is:
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