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Ukraine Specifies Declaration Requirements for Food Contact Materials and Articles

SafeGuardSHardgoodsJanuary 16, 2024

SG 08/24

Ukraine has issued legislation approving the declaration of conformity requirements for food contact materials (FCM) and articles. The provisions will apply from November 19, 2025.

In December 2023, Ukraine’s Ministry of Agrarian Policy and Food (Міністерство аграрної політики та продовольства) published Order No. 1743 of October 2, 2023, to approve the written declaration of conformity (DoC) requirements for food contact materials  and articles (the Order).

The Order details general provisions for a DoC for 18 types of FCM, including a combination of these materials and/or recycled materials.

A DoC must accompany ceramic articles that are not yet in contact with food at all stages of circulation, including the retail stage.

Varnishes and coatings made with bisphenol A (BPA) should be accompanied by a DoC at all stages of production and circulation, except at the point of sale to end users.

To demonstrate compliance with legislative requirements, test reports and other documentation for food contact plastics, ceramics, varnishes and coatings demonstrating compliance must be provided if requested by the authorities.

The Order entered into force in December 2023 and will apply from November 19, 2025 – the same day that applies to the nation’s law on food contact materials and articles (SafeGuardS 135/22)

SGS technical experts have extensive knowledge and testing experience in materials and articles in contact with food. They work to ensure that your products meet the appropriate regulations for food contact materials, paving the way for compliance. From overall migration tests to expert advice on emerging regulations, compliance issues and documentation review, SGS is the partner to trust. Discover more on our website. In the end, it’s only trusted because it’s tested.

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