Declaration of Compliance

DoCs are required for the following food contact materials:

• Plastics
• Recycled plastics
• Ceramics
• Food containing materials containing certain epoxy substances
• Food contact materials with coatings or varnishes made with BPA
• Active or intelligent food contact materials
• Regenerated cellulose film

A DoC must contain the information laid down in legislation and must permit an easy identification of the materials, articles or products for which it is issued.

If you import any of these food contact materials into the EU, you are responsible for the issuing of a DoC for them.