EU Food Contact Materials Compliance Checklist | Bioleader® Sustainable Packaging

Of course! We provide you with customization possibilities to add logos and designs on the bowls with lids to help strengthen your company’s image. Turn to us for further information on the customization options available.

Absolutely. These bowl compostable containers are made in a way that even hot dishes can be served in them… , EU food contact materials.

The compostable bowls with lids can be found in different sizes bulging from 500ml to 1500ml (8oz to 48oz) to suit varying food portions.

Regulation (EC) No 1935/2004 → food contact materials must not endanger health or mislead consumers. Regulation (EU) No 10/2011 → lists authorized substances; bamboo powder is not included — EU food contact materials. Commission Regulation (EU) 2023/2006 → requires Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) for all FCMs. Thus, adding bamboo powder to plastics without authorization equals non-compliance and potential fraud.

EU Bamboo Zling Timeline 2019 2025 Year Milestone Regulatory Context 2019 First alerts on “bamboo cups” issued by Germany, Netherlands National surveillance results show high migration levels 2020–2021 EFSA risk assessments confirm unauthorized use of plant powders in plastics Basis for EU-wide investigation 2022 Launch of “Operation Bamboo-zling” Joint enforcement by 21 Member States 2023 Massive online recall campaigns Hundreds of products removed from e-commerce 2024 Publication of EU coordinated results — call for full market withdrawal Transition phase toward certified compostables 2025 Implementation phase for reinforced inspections under PPWR draft Alignment with Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) The name “Bamboo-zling”—a play on “bamboozling”—aptly summarized the deception of eco-claims without scientific authorization. 2 , EU food contact materials. The Hidden Dangers Behind Bamboo-Powder Plastics