Food contact material applications
Overview and procedure
EFSA evaluates the safety of substances used in food contact materials (FCM) including active and intelligent materials. EFSA also evaluates the safety of recycling processes for recycled plastics New plastic goods or materials that have been made from recycled plastic waste used in FCM.
Applications are submitted to the national competent authority of a Member State, which forwards the application to EFSA.
Regulations and guidance
Legal framework, administrative and technical guidance
Information on how to compile dossiers for applications