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PFAS Restrictions in Food Contact Materials

PFAS (Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances) are fluorinated organic chemicals containing at least one fully fluorinated carbon atom (i.e. at least one aliphatic -CF2- or -CF3 element). PFAS includes PFOA (Perfluorooctanoic Acid), PFOS (Perfluorooctane Sulfonate) and many other chemicals. 

PFAS are often used in food contact materials, such as bakery bags and takeaway boxes, due to their grease and water-resistant properties. However, they can migrate from these materials into food or drink and pose a threat to human health.

EU and more than ten U.S. States have already imposed restrictions on PFAS in food contact materials. Following is the summary of the earlies effective date for the FCM related requirement:

Earliest Effective
Date (Year)
Region
Restriction Rules
2019 EU POPs
2020 EU POPs, California/San Francisco
2021 U.S. Toxics in Packaging Clearinghouse Model Legislation(TPCH)
2022 California/Santa Rosa, Maine, New York
2023 EU REACH Annex XVII, California, Connecticut, Maine, Vermont, Washington
2024 California, Colorado, Hawaii, Maryland, Minnesota, Rhode Island
2030 Maine
Reporting Rules
2011 Washington (Chemicals of High Concern to Children)
2014 Vermont (Chemicals of High Concern to Children)
2018 Oregon (High Priority Chemicals of Concern for Children's Health)
2020 Maine (Priority Chemicals)
2023 Maine

In EU and UK-NI, REACH Annex XVII Entry 68 will come into force in 2023, it is restricting the use of C9-C14 PFCAs and related substances.

In 2023, 5 states in US are enforcing the restriction of the PFAS usage. Out of the 5 states’ requirement, California AB 1200 is of most concern. Per AB 1200, less than 100 ppm of total organic fluorine is allowed. Also, if there are chemicals (including PFAS) in the designated list, manufacturer should post the information in the internet website (in 2023) and on product label (in 2024).

In 2023, reporting of intentionally added PFAS to Maine authority is requested.

More and more regions are imposing the PFAS restriction, with expertise from Intertek, manufacturer can cope with the PFAS challenge effectively.

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