The Ministry of Health proposes the replacement of TITLE XXX of the Food Sanitary Regulation to include the regulation of materials and objects intended to come into contact with food.
Currently, the Food Sanitary Regulation governs packaging and utensils; however, in light of current knowledge and technology, it is deemed general and insufficient.
The proposal outlines, in broad terms, the responsibilities of manufacturers, importers, and marketers of materials and objects intended for contact with food; it specifies requirements and restrictions that must be adhered to, including labeling for such materials and objects when they are marketed, and it also regulates the recycling of plastics.
The proposition will be open for public consultation until September 23, 2025.