Digicomply Regulatory News

UPDATED INFORMATION ON THE CONCERNS REGARDING BAMBOOWARE IN THE EU

Written by SGS Digicomply Editorial Team | Sep 4, 2020 8:59:00 AM
Markets European Union (EU)
Organization Digicomply Editorial Team
Topic

Contaminants, residues and contact materials

The experts concluded that ground bamboo, bamboo flour, and many similar substances including corn are not listed in ANNEX I of Regulation (EU) 10/2011. Theses additives cannot be considered wood and would require a specific authorisation such as only exists for plant material wood and ground sunflower hulls.