South Korea has announced its intention to establish a restriction on bisphenol A (BPA) in thermal paper.

Issued in Notice 2021-0027 of January 29, 2021, ‘Draft Administrative Notice on Establishment of Safety Standards for Household Goods Subject to Safety Standards (Thermal Paper)’ has the proposed requirement that BPA will be restricted to less than 0.02% (200 mg/kg) in thermal paper.

The update impacts products that are subject to safety standards under Article 28 of the Electrical Appliances and Household Goods Safety Management Act. If accepted, the restriction will be made under Annex 25, a standard that stipulates test methods and requirements for safety and labeling.

The announcement was made by the Korean Agency for Technology and Standards (KATS). They are currently holding a consultation, which will end on March 30. 2021. According to World Trade Organization (WTO) document 21-1734, the proposed date of adoption, if accepted, will be in May 2021. The proposed date of entry into force will then be in May 2022. These dates may be pushed back.

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Framework Solutions is pleased to be a sponsor of the DGE Promotional Review Committee Performance Optimization Event. The event, being held March 22^nd -24^th, will bring together leading industry professionals to drive discussion examining PRC team skills, speed, and emerging challenges brought on by new technologies and platforms such as artificial intelligence and digital asset libraries.

“As a leader in promotional content review and approval, Framework Solutions is proud to be a sponsor of the DGE Promotional Review Committee Performance Optimization Event” said Director, Account Solutions, Marc Ioli. “With virtual congresses seemingly here to stay, a rising emphasis on social media tactics, and AI no longer a tool of the future, events like the this are essential to establish how we, as an industry, want to move forward. We are excited to engage in these important conversations and bring what we learn back to our clients.”

About Framework Solutions: Since 2009, Framework Solutions has been supporting pharmaceutical, biotech, medical device, and other life science companies in the area of medical and promotional content review, approval, and management. Frameworks’ unique, on-demand, business model has provided insight, analysis, and logistical support to over 150 brand teams across the country. In 2020, Framework Solutions was named to the Inc. 5000 Fastest Growing Companies list for the fourth consecutive year. Visit https://framesol.com/to learn more about Framework Solutions.

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Several countries in the European Union (EU) have announced bans on the importation of food contact products made from bamboo-melamine. In some cases, these countries also require the removal of these products from the market.

Country responses include:

• Belgium, the Netherlands and Luxembourg (Benelux countries) – requires operators to withdraw food contact ‘bamboo-melamine’ plastics immediately (enforcement from Q2 2021)
• Finland – ban on the importation of food contact plastic materials containing bamboo fiber or unauthorized vegetable fibers + withdrawal from sale
• Ireland – ban on food contact plastics containing unauthorized additives derived from bamboo
• Spain – has reminded operatives that food contact plastics containing bamboo fibers, etc. are not authorized under the Food Contact Plastics Regulation and are therefore not permitted on EU markets + recommendation to remove articles from sale

Stakeholders should also be aware that Austria has rejected cups and tableware made from a mix of bamboo fibers, melamine and maize on several occasions and issued notifications via the Rapid Alert System for Food and Feed portal (RASFF portal).

These announcements follow a 2020 note by the Expert Working Group on Food Contact Materials (FCM) covering food contact plastic materials and articles containing ground bamboo (‘bamboo-melamine’) or other similar constituents. This concluded that ground bamboo, bamboo flour, and many similar substances, such as corn, are not in the Union List of Authorized Substances (Union List) in Annex I to Regulation (EU) 10/2011 (Food Contact Plastics Regulation). Products containing these additives are therefore not in compliance with regulatory compositional requirements.

Stakeholders should be aware that authorization has been given for:

• Wood flour and fibers, untreated
• Sunflower seed hulls 

Additionally, the specific migration values for melamine and formaldehyde in products made with bamboo additives have often been found to be substantially higher than those permitted under the Food Contact Plastics Regulation. 

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SGS’s technical experts have extensive experience of testing materials and articles in contact with food. They can ensure that your products meet the appropriate regulations for food contact materials and pave the way for compliance. SGS offers the full range of testing, including migration tests, along with expert advice on emerging regulations, compliance issues and documentation review. Learn more about SGS’s Food Contact Materials Services. 

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