Global Regulations for Food Contact Substances and Materials

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  • Author: Invenimus Team
  • Level: Intermediate
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Course overview
Global Regulations for Food Contact Substances and Materials provides an overview of the regulatory frameworks governing food contact materials around the world. Participants will explore major requirements in the European Union, United States, China, South America, Japan, and India, and gain an understanding of how different regions ensure the safety and compliance of materials used in food packaging.
  • Course Length: ~25 min

Course Overview

Food packaging and food contact materials are regulated differently around the world, creating complex compliance challenges for manufacturers, suppliers, and brand owners. This course provides a practical introduction to the major regulatory systems governing food contact substances and materials in key global markets.

Participants will examine the regulatory frameworks of the European Union, United States, China, South America, Japan, and India, including the agencies responsible for oversight and the pathways used to authorize food contact substances. The course covers important concepts such as positive lists, migration limits, declarations of compliance, Good Manufacturing Practices, functional barriers, and non-intentionally added substances (NIAS).

By understanding the similarities and differences among these global systems, participants will gain a stronger foundation for supporting regulatory compliance and navigating the international food packaging supply chain.

Course Highlights

Participants will gain a stronger foundation for supporting regulatory compliance and navigating the international food packaging supply chain. 

Global Differences

Compare regulatory approaches of major markets.

China Standards

Examine China’s modern food contact framework.

Compliance Tools

Understand declarations, testing, and traceability.

Mercosur Rules

Learn how South American regulations are organized.

Intro to FCN Process

Understand Food Contact Notifications and exemptions.

U.S. Regulations 

Review FDA food contact pathways and requirements.

Japan System

Explore the partnership between government and industry.

India Requirements

Review India’s evolving food safety framework.

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