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What This Development Means
Montenegro enforces new rules for food contact regenerated cellulose films, ensuring EU-aligned safety, quality, and compliance standards. Use Foresight.
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Montenegro's Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry, and Water Management has issued a new rulebook governing regenerated cellulose film materials that contact food. Effective from 19 October 2024, the regulation aligns with EU Directive 2007/42/EC, setting stringent requirements for the production, usage, and safety of cellulose films in food-related applications.
Key Provisions Of The Rulebook
The new rulebook, published as Official Gazette No. 98/2024, defines regenerated cellulose films in three categories:
Uncoated Regenerated Cellulose FilmCellulose-Coated FilmPlastic-Coated Film.
Each type must meet specific manufacturing standards. Notably, only approved substances listed in the rulebook’s Appendix 1 may be used in uncoated and cellulose-coated films. Plastic-coated films, meanwhile, must also adhere to standards for food-safe plastics in the EU, ensuring no harmful substances transfer to food.
Safety Measures And Compliance
The rulebook mandates that:
Printed surfaces of regenerated cellulose films do not touch food directly.Declaration of Conformity (DoC) is required for marketing stages prior to retail unless the items are clearly intended for food use by design.Clear Labelling is essential when special usage conditions are necessary.
Background And Implications
This rulebook continues Montenegro’s alignment with EU standards since adopting its initial framework for food contact materials in 2016. By enforcing these rules, Montenegro aims to enhance consumer safety, uphold food quality, and maintain traceability in manufacturing practices.
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