The National Institute for Food and Drug Surveillance (INVIMA), in partnership with the trade association representing the plastics, paints, rubber, basic chemicals, inks, fibers, and related industries (Acoplásticos), officially launched the Application Guide for Resolutions 683 of 2012 and 4143 of 2012, fundamental regulations for the sanitary surveillance of materials, objects, containers, and equipment that come into direct contact with food and beverages.

These standards define composition criteria, labeling requirements, substance migration limits, manufacturing conditions, and measures to ensure that materials do not transfer components that could affect the safety, quality, or security of the food. Its objective is to protect consumer health and ensure compliance with technical and sanitary standards throughout the entire production chain.

The document, technically prepared by Invima and designed and printed by Acoplásticos, aims to provide clear and practical guidance for complying with current regulations, thereby strengthening the safety and quality of the products that reach consumers.

The guide facilitates the understanding and management of the procedures for approving food-contact materials and packaging, a technical process that requires specialized knowledge. Its objective is to unify criteria between industry and the public sector, streamline procedures, and ensure that both speak the same language. “Furthermore, it clarifies Invima’s role in approving and monitoring all materials that come into direct contact with food,” said Alba Jiménez, Director of Food and Beverages at INVIMA.