In the web seminar “Adhesives – Compliant Use in Food Packaging” with Andreas Grabitz from FCMExperts, current requirements, challenges, and practical issues surrounding the use of adhesives in food contact were discussed.
Multi-faceted requirements for adhesives
Adhesives are indispensable in modern food packaging – at the same time, they are among the most complex components regarding legal assessment. Unlike many primary materials, there are often no specific, harmonized regulations for them.
During the seminar, it became clear:
- Conformity assessment is often based on a combination of the EU Framework Regulation, national specifications, and industry recommendations.
- Migration, particularly of non-intentionally added substances (NIAS), remains a key challenge.
- Responsibility lies along the entire supply chain – from raw material manufacturers to converters and distributors.
Interface between Technology and Law
A central topic was the close integration of formal requirements and practical implementation. The discussion showed that technical decisions – such as for adhesive systems or layer structures – have direct implications on the legal assessment.
Participants gained insights into how:
- declarations of compliance are correctly drafted and verified,
- relevant test scenarios are defined,
- and risks can be systematically assessed.
Particularly in the area of multi-layer systems, it became clear how important a sound understanding of the interactions between materials is.
Conclusion: Complexity Requires Expertise
The web seminar showed once again that the safe use of adhesives in food contact requires a deep understanding of both regulatory and technical aspects.
For companies, this means:
- Early integration of expertise in product development
- Close cooperation along the supply chain
- Continuous training on current legal developments
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