December 15, 2021 - Federal Council adopts 21st Amendment to Consumer Goods Ordinance regulating printing inks and varnishes that directly or indirectly contact food; includes updated positive list of monomers, additives, colorants, solvents, and photoinitiators; phase in period set until the end of December 2026.
On November 26, 2021, the Federal Council of Germany is reported to have adopted the 21st Amendment to its Consumer Goods Ordinance that regulates the use of printing inks and varnishes. The adopted version is described as being very similar to the draft version last presented in 2016 (FPF reported) with the exception of an updated positive list of substances. The amendment entered into force on December 8, 2021, with a foreseen phase-in period of four to five years (until the end of 2025 and 2026), which will allow for the depletion of currently existing printing ink and article stocks. .... read more
