Japan intends to formulate PEN food contact products specifications and standards

On 4 February 2016, Japan issued Circular G/TBT/N/JPN/515 proposing to amend food and food additive standards and code, which target at food utensils, containers and packaging made of synthetic resins whose main component is PEN (polyethylene
naphthalate).
 
The following tests are required for the aforesaid products:

a. Migration test
Item	Limit
Germanium	≤0.1μg/ml
Evaporites	≤30μg/ml

 
The comment period for the circular lasts for 60 days and will be approved soon after that. It will allow for a transitional period before it takes into force.
 
The regulatory systems and requirements on food contact materials vary in different countries such as EU, US and Japan. C&K Testing advises to ensure quality control and compliance by choosing an authoritative testing body and consulting of technical specialists to avoid technical barriers.


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Further information
Circular G/TBT/N/JPN/515