Conventional experimental compliance testing

To avoid possible arguments about what kind of food should be chosen to perform migration testing, EU legislators have agreed on four food simulants, which are able to mimic foods  

Not all four simulants need to be included in testing. Directive 85/572/EEC defines which simulants need to be used to simulate certain foods. Alternatives for olive oil may be used if needed (like sunflower oil). In some cases it is 

Member State Other Adhesives Ceramics Glass Enamel Metals alloys Cork Wood Textile 

Mandatory registration for producers and importers of plastics, ceramics, glass and regenerated cellulose. 

Specific measures for stainless steel, tin-free steel, tin containers. 

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