Translation coming soon Die Futtermittelverordnung legt u.a. Vorgaben für den Import von Futtermitteln aus Drittländern und die Verbringung derer fest. Diese Vorgaben werden nun aus der Verordnung...
Neue Ökodesign-Anforderungen an Einzelraumheizgeräte und separate zugehörige Regler
Translation coming soon Die Richtlinie 2009/125/EG bildet den rechtlichen Rahmen zur Festlegung von Anforderungen an die umweltgerechte Gestaltung (sog. Ökodesign) energieverbrauchsrelevanter Produkte...
Geltungsbeginn neuer gemeinsamer Spezifikationen für In-vitro-Diagnostika
Translation coming soon Im unten referenzierten Beitrag berichteten wir über das Inkrafttreten der Durchführungsverordnung (EU) 2022/1107. Sie legt für bestimmte In-vitro- Diagnostika der Klasse D...
Änderung der "tierische Lebensmittel-Hygieneverordnung"
Translation coming soon. Die tierische Lebensmittel-Hygieneverordnung (TierLMHV) regelt die Herstellung und das Inverkehrbringen bestimmter Lebensmittel tierischen Ursprungs. Mit der vorliegenden...
Translation coming soon. #Im referenzierten Beitrag informierten wir über eine geplante Änderung der Verordnung über Getränke, unter anderem über die Kennzeichnung entalkoholisierter und teilweise...
Meldepflicht von SVHC-Kandidatenstoffen tritt demnächst in Kraft
Translation coming soon Besonders besorgniserregende Stoffe, auch Substances of very high Concern (SVHC) genannt, sind in der EU zulassungspflichtig. Zuvor werden die Stoffe jedoch auf die...
Bezeichnung technischer Normen für Medizinprodukte und In-vitro-Diagnostika
Translation coming soon Gemäß dem Gesetz über Arzneimittel und Medizinprodukte (Heilmittelgesetz, HMG) ist das Schweizerische Heilmittelinstitut (Swissmedic) befugt, im Einvernehmen mit dem...
Änderung der Hygienevorschriften für Lebensmittel tierischen Ursprungs
Translation coming soon. Die Verordnung (EG) Nr. 853/2004 enthält von Lebensmittelunternehmen einzuhaltende spezifische Hygienevorschriften für Lebensmittel tierischen Ursprungs. Anhang II der...
Änderung der Leitsätze für Speisefette und Speiseöle
Translation coming soon. Das deutsche Lebensmittelbuch ist eine Sammlung von Leitsätzen, in denen Herstellung, Beschaffenheit und sonstige Merkmale zahlreicher Lebensmittel beschrieben werden. Die...
Entwurf zur Änderung der Pelzdeklarationsverordnung
Translation coming soon Im April 2023 beauftragte der Bundesrat das Eidgenössische Departement des Inneren (EDI) mit der Ausarbeitung einer Vernehmlassungsvorlage für ein Einfuhrverbot für...
Ablauf von Ausnahmen von der Blei-Höchstkonzentration in Elektrogeräten
Translation coming soon Im referenzierten Beitrag informierten wie Sie über Änderungen der Richtlinie 2011/65/EU (RoHS 2). Die Änderungen betreffen die Ausnahmen von der allgemein festgelegten Blei...
Translation coming soon Die Verordnung (EU) 2023/1542 legt Regelungen für Batterien über deren gesamten Lebenszyklus fest und löst künftig die vorherige Richtlinie 2006/66/EG ab. Die Verordnung ist...
Überarbeitung der MDCG-Vorlage für den Kurzbericht über Sicherheit und Leistung von In-vitro-Diagnostika
Translation coming soon Die Koordinierungsgruppe Medizinprodukte (Medical Device Coordination Group, MDCG) ist ein Expertengremium, das verschiedene beratende und unterstützende Aufgaben zur Umsetzung...
Deklaration von in der Schweiz verbotenen Produktionsmethoden geplant
Translation coming soon. Mit dem vorliegenden Entwurf zur Änderung der Lebensmittel- und Gebrauchsgegenständeverordnung (LGV) soll die Motion 20.4267 «Deklaration von in der Schweiz verbotenen...
Änderung bei der Herkunftsangabe der Zutaten geplant
Translation coming soon. Mit der vorliegenden Änderung der Verordnung betreffend die Information über Lebensmittel (LIV) wird die vom Parlament überwiesene Motion 19.4083 Nicolet «Den Konsumentinnen...
Neuzulassungen und Änderung von Zulassungen für Futtermittelzusatzstoffe
Translation coming soon Die Verordnung (EG) Nr. 1831/2003 schreibt vor, dass Zusatzstoffe zur Verwendung in der Tierernährung zugelassen werden müssen, und regelt die Voraussetzungen und Verfahren für...
Verschärfung der Lebensmittelsicherheitskriterien hinsichtlich des Vorkommens von Listeria monocytogenes bei verzehrfertigen Lebensmitteln geplant
Translation coming soon. Die Verordnung (EG) Nr. 2073/2005 legt mikrobiologische Kriterien für Lebensmitteln, unter anderem als Lebensmittelsicherheitskriterien, fest. Für Listeria monocytogenes sind...
Umsetzung der Richtlinie (EU) 2024/884 zur Änderungen der WEEE-Richtlinie
Translation coming soon Am 19. März 2024 wurde die Richtlinie (EU) 2024/884 zur Änderung der Richtlinie 2012/19/EU über Elektro- und Elektronik-Altgeräte (WEEE-Richtlinie) im Amtsblatt der...
This planned revision is intended to adapt the FDHA Ordinance on Beverages to the new EU provisions for wine in accordance with Regulation (EU) 2021/2117. The draft stipulates that, in line with the...
Launch of the DIVID online platform for the Single-Use Plastics Fund
The German Federal Environment Agency's online platform DIVID started operating on 1 April 2024. It is the basis for the implementation of the Single-Use Plastics Fund Act, according to which...
Notification obligation for food contact materials and articles decided
In order to increase consumer safety and guarantee market surveillance with regard to food contact materials and articles, the German Consumer Goods Ordinance will be amended to include a notification...
Only novel foods authorised and included in the Union list of novel foods may be placed on the market within the Union. This Regulation authorises calcidiol monohydrate as a novel food for use in food...
Introduction of maximum levels for the toxins T-2 and HT- 2 in food
Regulation (EU) 2023/915 sets various maximum levels for contaminants in foods. This Regulation sets maximum levels for the toxins T-2 and HT-2 for the first time. These are mycotoxins which are...
Change in the conditions of use or specifications of some novel foods
Only novel foods authorised and included in the Union list of novel foods may be placed on the market within the Union. Lactitol is already authorised as a novel food for use in food supplements for...
Only novel foods authorised and included in the Union list of novel foods may be placed on the market within the Union. These Regulations (EU) 2024/1037, (EU) 2024/1046, (EU) 2024/1047 and (EU) 2024...
Change in maximum levels of deoxynivalenol in food
Regulation (EU) 2023/915 sets various maximum levels for contaminants in foods. The maximum levels of deoxynivalenol in food will be lowered and extended with this Regulation. In the discussion on the...
By affixing the CE mark to a product, the manufacturer declares that this product conforms to all requirements of the applicable European Union (EU) harmonisation legislation that apply to the...
Transitional period for a feed additive in premixes ends soon
In the referenced article, we reported on the new authorisation of the feed additive extract from red quebracho according to Regulation (EC) No. 1831/2003. The Regulation entered into force on 10...
Essential requirements for declarations of conformity in the harmonised product area
Conformity refers to the conformity of a product with the legal requirements. All products labelled with a CE mark are accompanied by a written declaration of conformity (DoC) in the B2B sector and in...
Veterinary medicinal products may only be sold in retail outlets outside pharmacies if they are over-the-counter. Over-the-counter veterinary medicinal products can be products such as flea control...
Reduction of maximum levels of 3-MCPD in infant formula and other speciality foods
Regulation (EU) 2023/915 sets various maximum levels for contaminants in foods. This regulation adjusts the maximum levels for the sum of 3-monochloropropanediol (3-MCPD) and 3-MCPD fatty acid esters...
Regulation (EU) 2023/915 sets various maximum levels for contaminants in foods. This regulation adjusts the maximum levels of perchlorate. For fruit and vegetables, there is already a maximum level of...
Amendment of the Plant Protection Application Regulation regarding the use of glyphosate planned
With the renewal of the authorisation for the active substance glyphosate at European level (see referenced article), the originally planned complete ban on the use of plant protection products...
Defining operational details of the European Product Registry for Energy Labelling
Regulation (EU) 2017/1369 forms the legal framework for the energy labelling of energy-related products. An "energy-related product" is a device or system whose use influences energy consumption and...
Regulation (EC) No. 1831/2003 governs the authorisation of additives for use in animal food and the conditions and procedures for granting and renewing this authorisation. The following additive was...
Authorisation of a new feedstuff additive for cats
Regulation (EC) No. 1831/2003 governs the authorisation of additives for use in animal food and the conditions and procedures for granting and renewing this authorisation. The following additive was...
Amendment of the Cosmetics Regulation regarding substance restrictions
The EU Cosmetics Regulation (EC) No. 1223/2009 specifies requirements relating to the manufacture and sale of cosmetic products. Annexes II, III, V and VI will now be amended and some substances will...
Draft amendment to the Radio Equipment Market Surveillance Act with regard to uniform charging standards
The Radio Equipment Market Surveillance Act (FMaG) regulates the commissioning and provision of radio equipment on the market. It transposes the European Directive 2014/53/EU (Radio Equipment...
The opinions of the working group comprising experts in the field of food hygiene and foodstuffs of animal origin (ALTS) serve as guidance for the interpretation and application of foodstuffs...
The opinions of the working group comprising experts in the field of food hygiene and foodstuffs of animal origin (the ALTS) serve as guidance for the interpretation and application of foodstuffs...
The EU Regulation on biocidal products (EU) No. 528/2012 governs the placement on the market and use of biocidal products such as disinfectants, wood preservatives or pesticides. The biocidal active...
Non-approval of various existing biocidal active substances
The EU Regulation on biocidal products (EU) No. 528/2012 governs the placement on the market and use of biocidal products such as disinfectants, wood preservatives or pesticides. The biocidal active...
Practical guide to more environmentally-friendly cleaning and disinfection published
The Buro für Lebensmittelkunde & Qualitat (BLQ GmbH) has published a practical guide for more environmentally-friendly cleaning and disinfection in organic food processing and storage. To date, there...
Changes to the authorisation conditions for veterinary medicinal products that do not require an assessment for implementation
In accordance with Regulation (EU) 2019/6 on veterinary medicinal products, the Commission is required to draw up a list of changes to the authorisation conditions for veterinary medicinal products...
Planned changes to the EU fertiliser regulation on the biodegradability of polymers
Regulation (EU) 2019/1009 sets out the provisions for making EU fertiliser products available on the market. EU fertiliser products are fertilisers with CE marking. The EU Commission has now published...
Mandatory requirement for certain single-use plastic beverage containers to come into force soon
In the article referenced below, we reported on the amendment to the Packaging Regulation, which specifies product requirements for single-use plastic beverage containers. From 3 July 2024 , beverage...
Mandatory requirement for certain single-use plastic beverage containers to come into force soon
In the article referenced below, we reported on the Single-Use Plastics Labelling Regulation (EWKKennzV), which defines product requirements and labelling regulations for certain single-use plastic...
Ban on the placing on the market of certain alien species
The amendment of the Release Regulation, which regulates the handling of invasive alien species, among other things, will result in further invasive alien plants being banned. The amendment is based...
Stricter maximum levels for ergot sclerotia and ergot alkaloids will apply soon
In the article referenced below, we reported on an amendment of the Contaminants Regulation. The maximum levels for ergot sclerotia in unprocessed rye and for ergot alkaloids in ground products made...
In the referenced article, we reported on the temporary suspension of the ban on the use of glyphosate. The temporary suspension of the ban ends when the regulation expires on 1 July 2024. Unless...
Transitional periods for feedstuff additives end soon
In the article referenced below, we reported on the amendment of the Swiss Feed Code Regulation. Various adjustments have been made to EU law in relation to various feedstuff additives in Annex 2 of...
End of the sales period for motors and frequency converters
In the article referenced below, we reported on changes to the Energy Efficiency Regulation (EnEV). The requirements for the environmentally compatible design (ecodesign) and the energy label were...
Harmonised rules for the size of small primary packaging units of veterinary medicinal products
A new legal framework was created for veterinary medicinal products in the European Union with Regulation (EU) 2019/6. It has been in force since 28 January 2022 (see article no. 1884 referenced below...
Abbreviations and pictograms for the labelling of veterinary medicinal products
A new legal framework was created for veterinary medicinal products in the European Union with Regulation (EU) 2019/6. It has been in force since 28 January 2022 (see article no. 1884 referenced below...
Planned amendment of the Drinking Water Regulation
A large part of the EU Drinking Water Directive (Directive (EU) 2020/2184) was already implemented at the beginning of 2024 with the revision of the Austrian Drinking Water Regulation (TWV). This...
Re-evaluations, new authorisations and amendment of feed additive authorisations
Regulation (EC) No. 1831/2003 stipulates that additives for use in animal food must be authorised and governs the conditions and procedures for granting this authorisation. The regulation also...
Directive 2012/19/EU on waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE Directive) regulates, among other things, the disposal of waste electrical and electronic equipment and waste photovoltaic...
Revised DGHM microbiological guide values and warning values published
In November 2023, the foodstuffs microbiology and hygiene specialised group of the German Society for Hygiene and Microbiology (DGHM) revised its microbiological guide values and warning values for...
Amendment of guidelines for meat and meat products
The German Food Code is a collection of guidelines which describe the manufacturing, composition or other characteristics of numerous foods. The guidelines for meat and meat products have now been...
Transitional period for products treated as medical devices ends soon
In the articles referenced below, we reported on the entry into force of common specifications for product groups treated as medical devices without a medical purpose in accordance with Annex XVI of...
Amendment of the Veterinary Medicinal Products Act
A new legal framework was created for veterinary medicinal products in the European Union with Regulation (EU) 2019/6. In addition, a national Veterinary Medicinal Products Act (TAMG) was adopted in...
Draft revision of Regulation (EU) 10/2011 on quality controls
Regulation (EU) 10/2011 lays down requirements for food contact materials and consumer goods made of plastics. The regulation is to be amended with regard to recycled plastic and quality controls...
Registration deadline for the allocation of quotas for the placing on the market of HFCs expires soon
In the article referenced below, we reported on the entry into force of the new Regulation (EU) 2024/573 on fluorinated greenhouse gases (F-gas Regulation), which replaced Regulation (EU) No. 517/2014...
In addition to our information letter of 19 March 2024, an announcement of the German Federal Institute for Drugs and Medical Devices on the 11th edition, 4th supplement of the European Pharmacopoeia...
Change in maximum residue limits of veterinary medicinal products in foodstuffs of animal origin
The Annex to Regulation (EU) No. 37/2010 lists pharmacologically active substances and their classification regarding maximum residue limits in foodstuffs of animal origin. The substance sodium...
Information requirements for consumer contracts - Amendment to Directive 2011/83/EU
In order to strengthen consumer rights with regard to commercial durability guarantees and statutory warranty rights and to enable consumers to make informed purchasing decisions, amendments have been...
The Pharmacopoeia is a collection of recognised pharmaceutical rules concerning the quality, testing, storage, dispensing and classification of medicinal products and the substances used in their...
Amendment of Annexes II and III of the Cosmetics Regulation regarding nanomaterials
Regulation (EC) No. 1223/2009 (Cosmetics Regulation) specifies requirements relating to the manufacture and sale of cosmetic products. The annexes of the Regulation list prohibited and restricted...
Harmonised standards for medical devices and in-vitro diagnostic medical devices published
New and revised European harmonised standards for medical devices and in-vitro diagnostic medical devices were published in the Official Journal of the European Union with Implementing Decisions (EU)...
Amendment to the guidelines for bread and pastries
The German Food Code is a collection of guidelines which describe the manufacturing, composition and other characteristics of numerous foods. The guidelines for bread and pastries have now been...
This specialist article deals with the requirements for labelling organic products resulting from the EU Organic Regulation 2018/848. The EU Organic Regulation forms the basis for the production...
New draft for microbiological guide and warning values
In November 2023, the foodstuffs microbiology and hygiene specialised group of the German Society for Hygiene and Microbiology (DGHM) developed drafts for guide values and warning values for cold...
Misleading environmental claims - Amendment of Directive 2005/29/EC
In order to protect consumers from misleading and unreliable statements relating to the environment, the Unfair Business Practices Directive has been amended. Terms such as "environmental statement",...
ECJ judgement on the free accessibility of harmonised technical standards on the safety of toys
In its judgement of 5 March 2024, the European Union Court of Justice (ECJ) declared that European harmonised technical standards on the safety of toys must be accessible to EU citizens. The reason...
Notification of the placing on the market of food for certain consumer groups
Businesses placing certain foods on the market must notify the competent authorities of the Member States in which the food is to be placed on the market. This serves to improve monitoring and is...
If products have a defect that could result in personal injury, companies must publicly recall the products in question. Companies can use various websites to inform consumers about recalls...
Planned reduction in maximum levels for ergot and ergot alkaloids
In the article referenced below, we provided information on new maximum levels for ergot sclerotia and ergot alkaloids. The Commission has now published a draft which provides for the planned date of...
Extension of the approval of various biocidal active substances
The EU Regulation on biocidal products (EU) No 528/2012 governs the placement on the market and use of biocidal products such as disinfectants, wood preservatives or pesticides. The biocidal active...
Planned change in the use of tartaric acid and its salts
Tartaric acid (L+) (E 334), sodium tartrate (E 335), potassium tartrate (E 336), sodium potassium tartrate (E 337) and calcium tartrate (E 354) are food additives that are authorised for use in...
The Expert Committee No. 4 of the German Food Codex Commission (DLMBK) has published a recommendation on the new version of the guidelines for pastries. The guidelines are to be completely revised and...
A new regulation on fluorinated greenhouse gases (F-Gas Regulation) has been published. Regulation (EU) 2024/573 replaces Regulation (EU) No. 517/2014. The aim is to further reduce emissions of...
Proposal of two substances for the SVHC candidate list
Regulation (EC) No. 1907/2006, or REACH for short, regulates, among other things, substances that are subject to authorisation. Before substances are included in the REACH Regulation for this purpose...
Update of the BLAC interpretation aid on expertise according to ChemBiozidDV
In the article referenced below, we reported on the interpretation aid of the German Federal/State Working Group on Chemical Safety (BLAC) regarding expertise in biocides. The requirements for the...
Preliminary producer manual published for distributors of single-use beverage containers
EWP Recycling Pfand Österreich gGmbH has published a producer manual on the introduction of the deposit regulation for single-use beverage containers. This contains comprehensive information for...
End of sales period for biocidal products containing cyanamide
In the article referenced below, we reported on the non-approval of the existing active substance cyanamide (EC No. 206-992-3, CAS No. 420-04-2) for use in biocidal products of product types 3...
Restrictions on the sale of plant protection products in the retail sector
There are restrictions on the sale of plant protection products in the retail sector and requirements for retailers and sales staff. This article summarises the obligations in accordance with the...
Restrictions on the sale of certain chemicals and biocides in the retail sector
There are some substances and mixtures in the retail sector that are classified as hazardous according to Regulation (EC) 1272/2008. These include, for example, cleaning agents or craft supplies...
Amendment of the Veterinary Medicinal Products Act
A new legal framework was created for veterinary medicinal products in the European Union with Regulation (EU) 2019/6. In addition, a national Veterinary Medicinal Products Act (TAMG) was adopted in...
New regulation on restrictions and bans of substances related to the depletion of the ozone layer
The ozone layer reduces the amount of ultraviolet radiation (UV) and thus protects the health of humans, animals and the environment. Some substances deplete the ozone layer and therefore have...
57th Regulation amending the Drinking Water Regulation published
The amendment to the Drinking Water Regulation attached below implements the EU Drinking Water Directive (Directive (EU) 2020/2184), which was revised in 2020. The amendments mainly affect water...
Transitional period for conditions for making medical devices available on the market for the first time ends soon
In the article referenced below, we reported on an extension of the transitional periods of Regulation (EU) 2017/745 on medical devices (MDR). In order to prevent the risk of bottlenecks, the...
Draft amendment to Directive 2002/32/EC on undesirable substances in animal feed published
EU Directive 2002/32/EC sets maximum levels and action limits for undesirable substances in animal feed. The EU Commission has now published a draft regulation to amend the directive. Existing entries...
Harmonised standard for solid fuel boilers published
With Implementing Decision (EU) 2024/564, the European Commission has published a harmonised standard for solid fuel boilers and combined solid fuel boiler systems, auxiliary heaters, temperature...
The German Food Code is a collection of guidelines which describe the manufacturing, composition or other characteristics of numerous foods. The guidelines for vegetable products have now been revised...
Transitional period for amending application forms for machine identification codes ends soon
In the article referenced below, we reported on a change to the technical standards for the tobacco product traceability system defined in Implementing Regulation (EU) 2018/574. Implementing...
Regulations for the declaration and designation of ingredients of aromatised wine products published
Regulation (EU) 2021/2117 amended Regulation (EU) No 251/2014 with regard to the mandatory indication of the list of ingredients and the nutrition declaration for aromatised wine products. The...
Formal amendments to the Chemicals Prohibition Regulation
The Chemicals Prohibition Regulation (ChemVerbotsV) lays down requirements regarding bans and restrictions on the marketing of hazardous substances and mixtures as well as exceptions to these...
Transitional period for tobacco products without an identification and security feature ends soon
In the article referenced below (number 1707), we reported on the publication of two implementing regulations and an implementing decision of the EU with more specific provisions regarding the...
The correct labelling of fishery and aquaculture products contains the scientific names and the trade designation. The German Federal Agency for Agriculture and Food (BLE) keeps the list of trade...
The placing of fertilisers on the market in Switzerland was previously regulated by the Fertiliser Regulation and Fertiliser Book Regulation WBF. A completely new version of the Fertiliser Regulation...
Draft ban on bisphenol A (BPA) in food contact materials
Bisphenol A (BPA) is used in food contact materials, mainly in coatings and seals, where it serves as a plasticiser. BPA has long to subject to criticism, as studies have shown that BPA has negative...
Restrictions on the sale of biocides in the retail sector
There are restrictions on the sale of certain biocides in the retail sector and requirements for retailers and sales staff. The requirements of the Biocide Law Implementing Regulation (ChemBiozidDV)...
Restrictions on the sale of plant protection products in the retail sector
There are restrictions on the sale of plant protection products in the retail sector and requirements for retailers and sales staff. The following is a brief summary of the duties as defined by the...
In accordance with the Federal Act on Product Safety and the Regulation on Gas Appliances, the Swiss State Secretariat for Economic Affairs (SECO) is authorised to designate technical standards to...
The attached Regulation corrects and amends four regulations on feed additives. Relevant corrections and amendments are explained below. Corrigendum and amendment to Implementing Regulation (EU) 2022...
General ruling for sports drinks with added vitamin D and magnesium
According to Section 54 of the German Food and Feed Code (LFGB), foods that are lawfully produced or placed on the market in another EU Member State or another state party to the agreement on the...
Drafts for the further development of the Safety Gate Portal
As part of the new Product Safety Regulation (Regulation (EU) 2023/988), the Safety Gate rapid alert system for non-food products is to be modernised and further developed. Two draft regulations of...
Authorisations, re-evaluations and extensions of the use of feed additives
Regulation (EC) No 1831/2003 governs the authorisation of additives for use in animal food and the conditions and procedures for granting and renewing this authorisation. The Regulation also specifies...
Trade descriptions for fishery products added to list
The correct labelling of fishery and aquaculture products contains the scientific names and the trade designation. The German Federal Agency for Agriculture and Food (BLE) keeps the list of trade...
Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 (CLP Regulation) defines regulations for the classification, labelling and packaging of substances and mixtures. The CLP Regulation is regularly adapted to technical...
Amendment of guidelines planned for meat and meat products
The "Meat and Meat Products" expert committee of the German Food Codex Commission has published a recommendation to amend the guidelines for meat and meat products. A reorganisation is planned in 2.1...
Draft amendment to the MDR and further extension of the transitional periods of the IVDR
The European Union's medical device legislation was fundamentally revised with Regulation (EU) 2017/745 on medical devices (Medical Devices Regulation - MDR) and Regulation (EU) 2017/746 on in vitro...
Approval of two existing biocidal active substances
The EU Regulation on biocidal products (EU) No 528/2012 governs the placement on the market and use of biocidal products such as disinfectants, wood preservatives or pesticides. The biocidal active...
Extension of the approval of two biocidal active substances
The EU Regulation on biocidal products (EU) No 528/2012 governs the placement on the market and use of biocidal products such as disinfectants, wood preservatives or pesticides. The biocidal active...
Amendment to the Foodstuffs Safety and Consumer Protection Act
With the 171st Federal Law, the Food Safety and Consumer Protection Act (LMSVG) will be amended by the new federal law. The amendments relate to procedures and provisions for official controls and...
Metrology and verification law governs the authorisation, use and verification of measuring devices (MessEG). The Metrology and Verification Regulation (MessEV) provides general requirements for...
New authorisation of trimagnesium dicitrate as a food additive
Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 governs the use of EU-wide approved additives in the food categories and their maximum levels. A new additive will be added to the list of permitted additives with this...
Iron hydroxide adipate tartrate authorised for use in food supplements
In 2022, iron hydroxide adipate tartrate was authorised as a novel food for use as a source of iron in food supplements for adults and children and adolescents under 18 years of age, excluding...
Among other things, this Regulation amending fisheries control adapts the definition of "batch" to the definition in food law. A new article (56a) deals with the "composition of batches of certain...
Restrictions on the sale of certain chemicals in the retail sector
There are some substances and mixtures in the retail trade that are classified as hazardous according to Regulation (EC) 1272/2008. These include, for example, cleaning agents or craft supplies...
Mandatory labelling for organic pet food will enter into force soon
In the article referenced below, we reported on Regulation (EU) 2023/2419, which lays down labelling requirements for organic pet food. A transitional period has been granted for the mandatory...
As part of the revision of the food law package (Stretto 4), 25 regulations will be amended. The revision is intended to strengthen health and fraud protection and harmonise the content with EU law...
Planned amendments to the Organic Regulation, the regulation on organic farming and the Feedstuffs Regulation
As part of the consultation process for the 2024 package of agricultural regulations, a revision of the Organic Regulation, the WBF Regulation on organic farming and the Feedstuffs Regulation is...
Inclusion of five substances on the ECHA candidate list
Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006, also known as the REACH Regulation, governs the registration, evaluation, authorisation and restriction of chemical substances in the EU. Annex XIV of the REACH...
Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 governs the use of EU-wide approved additives in food categories. This regulation amends the Food Additives Regulation with regard to the labelling of the food categories...
Eintragungen und Änderungen zu geschützten Herkunftsangaben
Translation coming soon Dieser Beitrag informiert über neue Eintragungen, Änderungen und Ablehnungen geschützter Herkunftsangaben von 1. Lebensmittel 2. Wein 3. Spirituosen 1. Lebensmittel 1.1 Neue...
End of the transitional period for nitrites and nitrates
In the article referenced below, we provided information on the reduction of the maximum levels of the food additives nitrites (E 249 - E 250) and nitrates (E 251 - E 252) in several food categories...
Draft sample recall notice for use in product safety recalls
According to Regulation (EU) 2023/988 on General Product Safety Regulation (GPSR), in the event of a product safety recall, economic operators and online marketplace providers must ensure that all...
Transitional period for stearyl tartrate in food ends soon
In the article referenced below, we reported on the removal of stearyl tartrate (E 483) from the list of food additives approved for use in the EU. Food containing stearyl tartrate (E 483) may still...
Publication of new European Assessment Documents for construction products
Regulation (EU) No 305/2011 lays down harmonised conditions for the marketing of construction products. Technical Assessment Bodies assess the performance of construction products using methods and...
Labelling of technical standards for personal protective equipment
Regulation (EU) 2016/425 (EU PPE Regulation) lays down the essential health and safety requirements for personal protective equipment (PPE). They are specified through product-specific technical...
Amendment to the Regulation on food information (LIV)
As part of the revision of the food law package (Stretto 4), 25 regulations will be amended. The revision is intended to strengthen health and fraud protection and harmonise the content with EU law...
Amendment to the Directive on food handling hygiene
As part of the revision of the food law package (Stretto 4), 25 regulations will be amended. The revision is intended to strengthen health and fraud protection, implement several motions and harmonise...
The 15th Regulation of the Product Safety Act (15th ProdSV) has been published. It regulates the ban on the import, placing on the market and provision of sky lanterns on the German market. Within the...
Corrigendum to the Regulation on Telecommunications Installations
In the article referenced below, we reported on amendments to the Regulation on Telecommunications Installations (FAV) and the OFCOM Regulation on Telecommunications Installations (VFAV). The amending...
The Union list in Annex I Part A to Regulation (EC) No 1334/2008 lists the flavourings and source materials approved for use in and on foods and their conditions of use. The following substances will...
New exemption in the RoHS Directive for lead and cadmium in certain plastic profiles made from recycled rigid PVC
Directive 2011/65/EU (RoHS Directive) defines restrictions for the use of certain hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment. It contains limits for heavy metals and plasticisers. In...
Questions and answers published on the implementation of EU regulations on the dealcoholisation of wine
Regulation (EU) No. 1308/2013 on a common organisation of the markets in agricultural products also contains numerous regulations for wine and wine products. In 2021, this Regulation was amended by...
Harmonised standards for appliances burning gaseous fuels
Regulation (EU) 2016/426 lays down harmonised essential requirements for appliances burning gaseous fuels, including their equipment. To be made available on the market, these appliances must first...
Updating harmonised standards for small watercraft
Directive 2013/53/EU lays down harmonised requirements for the design, manufacture and free movement of recreational craft and personal watercraft, including their components, in the EU. To be made...
As part of the revision of the food law package (Stretto 4), 25 regulations will be amended. The revision is intended to strengthen health and fraud protection, implement several motions and harmonise...
Amendment to the Regulation on foods for persons with special dietary requirements
As part of the revision of the food law package (Stretto 4), 25 regulations will be amended. The revision is intended to strengthen health and fraud protection and harmonise the content with EU law...
Designation of technical standards for low-voltage electrical products
In the Low Voltage Electrical Products Ordinance it is stated that the responsible Federal Office shall designate technical standards specifying basic requirements for low-voltage electrical products...
Regulation (EC) No 1831/2003 governs the authorisation of additives for use in animal food and the conditions and procedures for granting and renewing this authorisation. The following additive was re...
As part of the revision of the food law package (Stretto 4), 25 regulations will be amended. The revision is intended to strengthen health and fraud protection and harmonise the content with EU law...
Amendment to the Regulation on genetically modified foods
As part of the revision of the food law package (Stretto 4), 25 regulations will be amended. The revision is intended to strengthen health and fraud protection and harmonise the content with EU law...
Amendment of the Regulation on food of animal origin
As part of the revision of the food law package (Stretto 4), 25 regulations will be amended. The revision is intended to strengthen health and fraud protection and harmonise the content with EU law...
As part of the revision of the food law package (Stretto 4), 25 regulations will be amended. The revision is intended to strengthen health and fraud protection and harmonise the content with EU law...
Amendment to the Regulation on drinking water and water in publicly accessible bathrooms and showers
As part of the revision of the food law package (Stretto 4), 25 regulations will be amended. The revision is intended to strengthen health and fraud protection and harmonise the content with EU law...
Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 (CLP Regulation) governs the classification, labelling and packaging of substances and mixtures. The CLP Regulation is adapted to technical and scientific progress at...
As part of the revision of the food law package (Stretto 4), 25 regulations will be amended. The revision is intended to strengthen health and fraud protection and harmonise the content with EU law...
Update of the Q&A on the obligations of importers and retailers of medical devices and in-vitro diagnostics
The Medical Device Coordination Group (MDCG) performs various advisory and support tasks for implementing Regulation (EU) 2017/745 on medical devices (Medical Devices Regulation, MDR). The MDR governs...
The Pharmacopoeia is a collection of recognised pharmaceutical rules concerning the quality, testing, storage, dispensing and classification of medicinal products and the substances used in their...
Amendment to the Regulation on maximum levels for contaminants
As part of the revision of the food law package (Stretto 4), 25 regulations will be amended. The revision is intended to strengthen health and fraud protection and harmonise the content with EU law...
Draft amendment to Directive 2011/65/EU (RoHS) published
Directive 2011/65/EU (RoHS Directive) defines restrictions for the use of certain hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment. It contains limits for heavy metals and plasticisers. In...
Amendment to the Regulation on articles for human contact
As part of the revision of the food law package (Stretto 4), 25 regulations will be amended. The revision is intended to strengthen health and fraud protection and harmonise the content with EU law...
Guideline on the classification of products equivalent to medical devices
Regulation (EU) 2017/745 on medical devices (MDR) governs the placement and provision on the market of medical devices intended for human use and their accessories. Annex XVI of the MDR contains the...
As part of the revision of the food law package (Stretto 4), 25 regulations will be amended. The revision is intended to strengthen health and fraud protection and harmonise the content with EU law...
As part of the revision of the food law package (Stretto 4), 25 regulations will be amended. The revision is intended to strengthen health and fraud protection and harmonise the content with EU law...
Amendment of the Regulation on food of plant origin, mushrooms and table salt
As part of the revision of the food law package (Stretto 4), 25 regulations will be amended. The revisison is intended to strengthen health and fraud protection and harmonise the content with EU law...
The regulation on telecommunications systems (FAV) defines basic requirements for radio systems. Product-specific, technical variants to meet these requirements are specified in technical standards...
The Swiss Animal Feedstuffs Book Regulation (FMBV) contains rules regarding the production and placing on the market of animal feedstuffs and feedstuff additives. The Animal Feedstuffs Book Ordinance...
Corrigendum to the use of the novel food astaxanthin-rich oleoresin from Haematococcus pluvialis algae
Only novel foods authorised and included in the Union list of novel foods may be placed on the market within the Union. "Astaxanthin-rich oleoresin from Haematococcus pluvialis algae" has already been...
Partially hydrolysed protein from spent barley and rice approved as a novel food
Only novel foods authorised and included in the Union list of novel foods may be placed on the market within the Union. Regulation (EU) 2023/2851 authorises partially hydrolysed protein from spent...
Apple fruit cell culture biomass approved as a novel food
Only novel foods authorised and included in the Union list of novel foods may be placed on the market within the Union. Regulation (EU) 2023/2847 authorises biomass from apple cell culture as a novel...
Draft law amending the Product Safety Act and other product safety regulations
The German Federal Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs (BMAS) has published a draft law amending the Product Safety Act (ProdSG). This is intended to adapt the ProdSG to the new EU Product Safety...
Revision of marketing standards for olive oil planned
Regulation (EU) 2022/2104 sets out requirements for olive oils. The limits for the properties of olive oil laid down in the Regulation reflect the International Olive Council (IOC) trade standard for...
FAQ on Animal Rearing Labelling Act published by BMEL
In the referenced article, we provided information on the publication of the Animal Rearing Labelling Act. From August 2025, fresh pork must feature the national animal rearing label. The German...
Updated FAQ on regulation to reduce deforestation published
The EU Commission has revised the FAQ on the Deforestation Regulation and included several new questions. The updated FAQ addresses 85 questions on the following topics: Traceability, Scope, Subjects...
Amendment to Codex Section B 3 General principles of assessment
The Austrian Foodstuffs Code (Codex Alimentarius Austriacus) lays down designations, definitions, methods of investigation and principles of assessment as well as guidelines for placing goods on the...
Amendment of Codex Section on meat and meat products
The Austrian Foodstuffs Code (Codex Alimentarius Austriacus) lays down designations, definitions, methods of investigation and principles of assessment as well as guidelines for the manufacture and...
Corrigendum to the General Product Safety Regulation
The new EU General Product Safety Regulation (GPSR) was published with Regulation (EU) 2023/988. It is the successor legislation to Directive 2001/95/EC on general product safety and Directive 87/357...
The Austrian Foodstuffs Code (Codex Alimentarius Austriacus) lays down designations, definitions, methods of investigation and principles of assessment as well as guidelines for the manufacture and...
The Austrian Foodstuffs Code (Codex Alimentarius Austriacus) lays down and specifies designations, definitions, methods of investigation and principles of assessment as well as guidelines for placing...
Amendments to the Regulation on Telecommunications Installations
The regulation on Telecommunications Installations of 25 November 2015 (FAV) regulates, among other things, the offering, provision on the market, commissioning, installation and operation of...
Designation of harmonised technical standards for construction products
In the Construction Product Act and Construction Product Regulation, the Federal Office for Buildings and Logistics (BBL) is granted authorisation to designate harmonised technical standards that are...
Directive 2014/35/EU lays down harmonising requirements for electrical equipment. Electrical equipment means electrical devices which, as a whole or in individual parts, are capable of using electric...
Provisional application of the European Pharmacopoeia, 11th edition, 3rd update
The Pharmacopoeia is a collection of recognised pharmaceutical rules concerning the quality, testing, storage, dispensing and classification of medicinal products and the substances used in their...
Amendment of harmonised standards for wireless communication devices
Directive 2014/53/EU (RED) establishes harmonised requirements for radio equipment. Radio equipment is any electrical device that receives and/or transmits radio waves. Above all, it must be safe but...
Transitional period of the German Pharmacopoeia ending soon
Pharmacopoeias are a collection of recognised pharmaceutical rules that apply to medicinal products. The rules concern the quality, testing, storage, dispensing and classification of medicinal...
Reduction of the limit values for PFOS in accordance with the POP Regulation planned
Regulation (EU) 2019/1021 on persistent organic pollutants (POP regulation) implements two international agreements on persistent organic pollutants (POP): the Protocol on Long-Range Transboundary Air...
In the referenced article, we reported on the renewal of the approval of the active ingredient glyphosate at European level for a further 10 years. This means that the German Federal Government's plan...
Protecting human health and the environment from chemicals is an important component of European legislation. The European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) is therefore planning to establish and manage a data...
The Biocidal Product Regulation (VBP) governs the approval and use of biocidal products as well as their classification, packaging and labelling. The VBP is now being amended in various parts. In the...
The Energy Efficiency Regulation (EnEV) specifies requirements relating to energy consumption and the labelling of series-produced systems, vehicles and appliances with the energy label. The aim is to...
The Contaminants Regulation sets maximum levels for certain contaminants in foods. The regulation was revised with Regulation (EU) 2023/915. Now a correction has been published. The correction...
The Austrian Foodstuffs Code (Codex Alimentarius Austriacus) lays down designations, definitions, methods of investigation and principles of assessment as well as guidelines for the manufacture and...
Abolition of the exemption for refrigerators from the Cassis de Dijon principle will soon come into force
In the article referenced below, we reported on an amendment to the regulation on the placement on the market of products in accordance with foreign regulations (VIPaV). Accordingly, the exemption for...
Regulation (EU) 2017/1369 forms the legal framework for the energy labelling of products. The energy labels for individual product groups are set out in product-specific regulations. Regulation (EU)...
Ecodesign regulations for household tumble dryers updated
Directive 2009/125/EC establishes a legal framework for ecodesign requirements for products in the EU. The primary objective of these measures is to reduce energy consumption in the EU. Product...
Verlängerung der Genehmigung von zwei Biozid-Wirkstoffen
Translation coming soon Die EU-Verordnung über Biozidprodukte (EU) Nr. 528/2012 regelt das Inverkehrbringen und die Verwendung von Biozidprodukten wie Desinfektionsmitteln, Holzschutzmitteln oder...
Erneuerung der Genehmigung für den Wirkstoff Glyphosat
Translation coming soon Mit der vorliegenden Durchführungsverordnung (EU) 2023/2660 wird die Genehmigung für den Wirkstoff Glyphosat um 10 Jahre, bis zum 15. 12. 2033, erneuert. Die Mitgliedstaaten...
Translation coming soon Die EU-Verordnung über Biozidprodukte (EU) Nr. 528/2012 regelt das Inverkehrbringen und die Verwendung von Biozidprodukten wie Desinfektionsmitteln, Holzschutzmitteln oder...
Translation coming soon Die EU-Verordnung über Biozidprodukte (EU) Nr. 528/2012 regelt das Inverkehrbringen und die Verwendung von Biozidprodukten wie Desinfektionsmitteln, Holzschutzmitteln oder...
Änderung von harmonisierten Normen für persönliche Schutzausrüstung
Translation coming soon Die Verordnung (EU) 2016/425 legt Anforderungen für persönliche Schutzausrüstung (PSA) fest. Die harmonisierten Normen, welche für PSA angewendet werden können, sind im...
Änderung der Verordnung des WBF über biologische Landwirtschaft bezüglich Zusatzstoffen und nicht-biologischer Zutaten
Translation coming soon Die Verordnung des WBF über die biologische Landwirtschaft regelt die technischen Einzelheiten für verschiedene Bereiche der Bio-Verordnung. Bezüglich einiger Zusatzstoffe und...
Translation coming soon Die Verordnung (EG) Nr. 1831/2003 regelt die Zulassung von Zusatzstoffen zur Verwendung in der Tierernährung sowie die Voraussetzungen und Verfahren für die Erteilung und...
Translation coming soon Die Messmittelverordnung regelt u.a. die Kontrolle von Messmitteln nach dem Inverkehrbringen. Die vorliegende Verordnung ändert das Verfahren zur Erhaltung der...
Änderung der Anhänge der ChemRRV bezogen auf Stoffbeschränkungen
Translation coming soon Anhang XIV der REACH-Verordnung (EG) Nr. 1907/2006 enthält das Verzeichnis zulassungspflichtiger Stoffe mit ihren jeweiligen Übergangsregelungen. In der Schweiz sind diese...
Änderung der Zuständigkeiten in der Messgeräteverordnung
Translation coming soon Die Messgeräteverordnung legt Anforderungen fest, die für Messgeräte für das erstmalige Inverkehrbringen und/oder für die erstmalige Inbetriebnahme für Messaufgaben eingehalten...
Translation coming soon. Wir berichteten über die neuen Kennzeichnungsvorgaben für Wein. Für diese Getränke ist ab dem 8. Dezember 2023 eine Kennzeichnung der Nährwerte und des Zutatenverzeichnisses...
Entwurf für eine Änderung der Definition von technisch hergestelltem Nanomaterial
Translation coming soon. Die Verordnung (EU) 2015/2283 regelt die Vorgaben für neuartige Lebensmittel. Die Verordnung enthält auch eine Definition des Begriffs "technisch hergestelltes Nanomaterial"...
Transitional period for ecodesign requirements for various household appliances expires
In the article referenced below, we reported on changes to the Energy Efficiency Regulation (EnEV). The requirements for the environmentally compatible design (ecodesign) and the energy label were...
Transitional period for implementing ecodesign requirements for various household appliances ends soon
In the articles referenced below, we reported about new legal requirements for the environmentally friendly design (ecodesign) of various household appliances. Regulations (EU) 2019/2019, 2019/2022...
Implementing decision on the calculation of the recycled content in single-use plastic drinks bottles published
We reported on the draft for the calculation and verification of the content of recycled plastic in single-use plastic beverage bottles back in the spring. This has now been finalised by the EU...
Amendment to the Chemicals Act regarding the Poisoning Register
The Chemicals Act (ChemG) serves to protect human health and the environment from hazardous substances and mixtures. In addition to some minor adjustments, the amendment concerns new requirements for...
Amendment to the PDO/PGI Regulation regarding the specifications
The PDO/PGI Regulation lays down the conditions for the registration of agricultural, processed agricultural, forestry and processed forestry products as a protected designation of origin (PDO) or as...
Translation coming soon Die Verordnung (EG) Nr. 1831/2003 regelt die Zulassung von Zusatzstoffen zur Verwendung in der Tierernährung sowie die Voraussetzungen und Verfahren für die Erteilung und...
Commission's interpretation of the topic Microplastics ban
Regulation (EU) 2023/2055 amending Regulation (EC) 1907/2006 (REACH Regulation) as regards the restriction or prohibition of synthetic polymer microparticles has raised a number of questions. Polymer...
Correction of an EUH statement in the CLP Regulation
CLP Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 addresses the classification, labelling and packaging of substances and mixtures. The wording of EUH statement 211 is now corrected in two languages. Romanian (RO)...
Regulation (EC) No 1831/2003 governs the authorisation of additives for use in animal food and the conditions and procedures for granting and renewing this authorisation. The following additive was...
Amendment to the Regulation on Swiss designations of origin
The Regulation on the use of Swiss designations of origin for food (HasLV) governs the use of the designation of origin for Switzerland. The "Swissness" rules stipulate that 80% of the raw materials...
The Machinery Regulation (MaschV) governs the placing on the market and market surveillance for machines that fall under the EU Machinery Directive. The amendment is a change with regard to conformity...
Transitional period for PFHxS under the POP Regulation expires soon
In the article referenced below, we reported on Regulation (EU) 2023/1608, which included perfluorhexanesulfonic acid (PFHxS), its salts and PFHxS-related compounds in Annex I Part A of the POP...
Regulation (EC) No 1831/2003 governs the authorisation of additives for use in animal food and the conditions and procedures for granting and renewing this authorisation. The following additive was...
Amendments to the Ordinance on Veterinary Medicinal Products with regard to labelling planned
Regulation (EU) 2019/6 regulates veterinary medicinal products and their labelling. There are two drafts that provide for changes regarding small packs and pictograms for the animal species...
Entries and amendments to protected indications of origin
This article provides information on new entries, amendments and rejections of protected indications of source of Food Wine Spirit drinks 1. Food 1.1 New entries for protected designations of origin...
Corrigendum to the EU Regulation on residues of veterinary medicinal products
The Annex to Regulation (EU) No 37/2010 lists pharmacologically active substances and their classification regarding maximum residue limits in foodstuffs of animal origin. Implementing Regulation (EU)...
Amendment of the REACH Regulation regarding DEHP in medical devices
Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 (REACH Regulation) defines the legal regulations for the registration, evaluation, authorisation and restriction of chemicals. Annex XIV lists the substances that are...
The marketing standards for poultry eggs of the genus Gallus gallus are set out in Regulation (EU) 1308/2013. Regulation (EC) No 589/2008 codifies implementation procedures for the marketing standards...
Changes to funding and organisational requirements in wine and hop law
On 9 November, the regulation amending the provisions of wine and hop law was published. The regulation mainly deals with funding for measures in the wine sector. Article 2 of the regulation amends...
Product group concerned: Contruction products Basic act: Regulation (EU) No 305/2011 Standards concerned: Reference to the standard Reference to the superseded standard coexistence period with the...
The regulation on telecommunications systems (FAV) defines basic requirements for radio systems. Product-specific, technical variants to meet these requirements are specified in technical standards...
New version of marketing standards for fruit and vegetables
This regulation replaces the previous marketing standards for the fruit and vegetable sector, certain processed fruit and vegetable products and the banana sector. In order to harmonise and simplify...
For products that are found in many households and/or are energy-relevant, environmentally friendly design specifications can be defined to help reduce the use of resources. Directive 2009/125/EC...
Amendment of the CLP Regulation planned by 21st ATP
Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 (CLP Regulation) defines regulations for the classification, labelling and packaging of substances and mixtures. The CLP Regulation is regularly adapted to technical...
Change in the assessment basis for enamels and ceramic materials in contact with drinking water
Materials in contact with drinking water must fulfil specific hygienic requirements according to the German Drinking Water Ordinance (TrinkwV). The general requirements under the TrinkwV are specified...
Amendment to the LMIDV on the designation of origin for loose meat enters into force
In the article referenced below, we reported on the amendment of the Food Implementing Regulation (LMIDV). The amendment concerns the mandatory designation of origin for non-pre-packaged fresh...
Transitional period for the Codex chapter on milk and dairy products ends soon
In the article referenced below, we provided information about the new version of the Codex chapter "Milk and dairy products". Chapter 3 "Cheese" has been completely revised in the new version. The...
The Organic Regulation (EU) 2018/848 lays down requirements for the production and labelling of food and feed for farm animals. Regulations for pet food are not considered in detail in the regulation...
Regulation on the protection of geographical indications for craft and industrial products published
A system for the protection and promotion of traditional and regional foods, wines and spirits has been in place in the EU for years. This regulation now establishes a standardised system for the...
Amendment of the wine law in relation to CAP strategies
Among other things, the Wine Act lays down regulations regarding growing regions and quality indications for German wines. The Eleventh Act amending the Wine Act deals with the requirements of the CAP...
Change to the list for authorised products and substances in organic production
With the amendment of the Organic Regulation (EU) 2018/848, the lists of authorised substances in organic production will also be replaced. These are set out in the Annexes to Regulation (EU) 2021...
Regulation (EC) No 765/2008 defines the framework for products in the harmonised area with the CE mark. Individual directives or regulations are issued for specific requirements for individual...
Postponement of the date of application of the requirements for internet-enabled devices
Regulation (EU) 2022/30 makes reference to certain basic fundamental requirements of Directive 2014/53/EU (RED) for radio equipment that is directly connected to the Internet or connected to it...
Translation of the EU Commission's FAQ on the EUDR (Deforestation Free Regulation)
In the article referenced below, we reported on the publication of an FAQ by the European Commission on the EU Regulation to Reduce Deforestation (EUDR – EU Deforestation Regulation). An informal...
Amendment to the conditions of use and the specification of the novel food partially defatted chia seed (Salvia hispanica) powder
Partially defatted chia seed ( Salvia hispanica ) powder is authorised as a novel food and has been included in the Union list of novel foods since 2020. This Regulation extends the use of partially...
Authorisation of 6′-Sialyllactose sodium salt produced by derivative strain of Escherichia coli W (ATCC 9637) as a novel food
Only novel foods authorised and included in the Union list of novel foods may be placed on the market within the Union. Regulation (EU) 2023/2215 authorises 6′-Sialyllactose sodium salt produced by...
Drafts for the regulation of products in contact with drinking water
The Drinking Water Directive has been amended in Directive (EU) 2020/2184. Specific requirements for materials in contact with drinking water have not yet been defined in the Directive. For this...
Authorisation of 3-fucosyllactose produced by a derivative strain of E. coli K-12 DH1 as a novel food
Only novel foods authorised and included in the Union list of novel foods may be placed on the market within the Union. Regulation (EU) 2023/2210 authorises 3-fucosyllactose produced by a derivative...
Change in maximum residue limits of veterinary medicinal products in foodstuffs of animal origin
The Annex to Regulation (EU) No 37/2010 lists pharmacologically active substances and their classification regarding maximum residue limits in foodstuffs of animal origin. The substance ketoprofen is...
ECJ decision on energy efficiency claims in advertising
The European Court of Justice (ECJ) dealt with questions for a preliminary ruling on the indication of the energy efficiency class and the range of energy efficiency classes in advertising in case C...
The Medical Device Regulation (MDR) 2017/745 introduced the Unique Device Identification (UDI) to ensure the traceability of medical devices. Manufacturers must report assigned basic UDI-DIs and UDI...
Corrigendum to EU Fertiliser Product Regulation conformity assessment procedure
Regulation (EU) 2019/1009 sets out the provisions for making EU fertiliser products available on the market. EU fertiliser products are fertilisers with CE marking. Now the EU Fertiliser Product...
Single-Use Plastic Fund Regulation: Levy rates and points system
In the article referenced below, we provided information on the introduction of the Single-Use Plastic Fund. With the regulation on the levy rates and the points system of the Single-Use Plastic Fund...
Draft on the inclusion of manure as a component material in EU fertiliser products
The Fertiliser Product Regulation (Regulation (EU) 2019/1009) governs the composition and labelling of European fertiliser products with a CE marking. EU fertiliser products may only be made up of...
Approval of the biocidal active substance DMPAP for two additional product types
The EU Regulation on biocidal products (EU) No 528/2012 governs the placement on the market and use of biocidal products such as disinfectants, wood preservatives or pesticides. The biocidal active...
Amendment of guidelines for fish and fish products
The guidelines for fish and fish products have been amended. In section 2.3.5.1 on the preparation and designation of marinades (marinated fish products), a further point is added for marinades made...
Organic labelling for out-of-home catering published
In order to make national regulations on organic labelling in out-of-home catering (OOH) possible, certification is established for out-of-home catering (OOH) businesses for which certification is not...
Limits for bisphenol A in drinking water will come into force soon
In the article referenced below, we reported on the amendment of the Drinking Water Regulation, which implemented the requirements of the EU Drinking Water Directive. The amendment came into force in...
REACH helpdesk: Clarification "ban on placing on the market" related to microplastics
In the information letter referenced below, we reported on the inclusion of synthetic micropolymer particles (microplastics) in Regulation (EC) 1907/2006 (REACH Regulation). From 17 October 2023...
Initiation of a consultation procedure on the declaration of air transport of foods
At the beginning of October, a consultation procedure was initiated with the aim of introducing a labelling obligation for the mode of transport, especially for air transport. To this end, the Federal...
Editorial amendment to the guidelines for crustaceans and molluscs
An amendment to the guidelines for crustaceans and molluscs and products thereof was published in the Federal Gazette. The amendment concerns the definitions of crustaceans and molluscs and several...
Lowering of maximum levels for nitrites and nitrates
Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 governs the use of EU-wide approved additives in foods. Potassium nitrite (E 249), sodium nitrite (E 250), sodium nitrate (E 251) and potassium nitrate (E 252) are already...
Postponing the expiry date of various biocidal active substances
The EU Regulation on biocidal products (EU) No 528/2012 governs the placement on the market and use of biocidal products such as disinfectants, wood preservatives or pesticides. The biocidal active...
Special regulations on labelling due to Ukraine war expire
In the article referenced below, we reported on amended regulations for the labelling of sunflower oil or lecithin from sunflower oil in the list of ingredients of compound foods due to the shortage...
Non-approval of two existing biocidal active substances
The EU Regulation on biocidal products (EU) No 528/2012 governs the placement on the market and use of biocidal products such as disinfectants, wood preservatives or pesticides. The biocidal active...
Transitional period for perfluorated carboxylic acids in semiconductors will expire soon
In the article referenced below, we reported on the restrictions on perfluorinated carboxylic acids, their salts and related substances. Since 25 February 2023, these substances may no longer be...
The EU Ecolabel may be awarded to products which have a lower environmental impact during their entire life cycle. Criteria are defined for the Ecolabel for various product groups. The EU Ecolabel...
Sales period for cosmetic products with certain ingredients ends soon
In the article referenced below, we reported on the amendment of Annexes III and VI of Regulation (EC) 1223/2009. The amendment restricted further ingredients in cosmetic products. Maximum...
Transitional period for the use of non-organic yeast will expire soon
In the article referenced below, we reported on the amendment of the EAER Regulation on Organic Farming. 5% non-organic yeast extract or autolysate may still be used in organic yeast until 31 December...
Lists for non-organic ingredients will enter into force soon
In the articles referenced below, we reported on the implementing Regulation (EU) 2021/1165, which defines authorised substances and products for use in organic production and replaces Regulation (EC)...
The Packaging Regulation contains rules regarding product responsibility for packaging and it is also intended to prevent and reduce environmental impacts of packaging waste. The amendment is...
Adaptation of the active substance lists of the Biocidal Product Regulation
The Biocidal Product Regulation (VBP) governs the approval and use of biocidal products as well as the classification, packaging and labelling. Annex 2 contains the Union list of approved active...
End of the transitional period for mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids (E 471)
In the article referenced below, we reported on the amendment of the specification of the food additive mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids (E 471). The amendment concerns the lowering as well as...
Extension of the deposit obligation will enter into force soon
With the referenced article, we reported on the amendment of the Packaging Act, which contains requirements for the deposit obligation for beverage containers. From 1 January 2024 , the deposit...
Amendment for the declaration of categories of additives used in wine
In the article referenced below, we reported on the forthcoming obligation to publish a list of ingredients for wine products. Regulation (EU) 2023/1606 amends Regulation (EU) 2019/33 and specifies...
Quota for reusable beverage packaging shall enter into force soon
In the article referenced below, we reported on the amendment to the Waste Management Act, which came into force on 11 December 2021. Transitional periods existed, among other things, for reusable...
Transitional period for the labelling of feed will end soon
In the article referenced below, we provided information on various adaptations of Annex 2 of the Feedbook Regulation (FMBV) to EU law. Newly approved additives have been incorporated, existing...
Directive 2014/53/EU (RED) establishes harmonised requirements for radio equipment. Radio equipment is any electrical device that receives and/or transmits radio waves. Above all, it must be safe but...
Draft for a European certification system for cybersecurity
The Cybersecurity Regulation (EU) 2019/881 provides for a European cybersecurity certification framework to be established. A corresponding draft regulation has now been published that provides for a...
Removal of stearyl tartrate (E 483) from the list of authorised additives
Stearyl tartrate (E 483) was previously authorised as an emulsifier for various food categories such as flavoured fermented dairy products, baked goods or desserts. According to the European Food...
New authorisation of buffered vinegar as an additive
Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 governs the use of EU-wide approved additives in the food categories and their maximum levels. A new additive will be added to the list of permitted additives with this...
According to Section 54 of the German Food and Feed Code (LFGB), foods that are lawfully produced or placed on the market in another EU Member State or another state party to the agreement on the...
Ban on outdoor advertising for e-cigarettes valid soon
A general ban on external advertising for tobacco products, as well as e-cigarettes and refill containers, was introduced with the amendment to the Tobacco Product Act of 23 October 2020. External...
Transitional period for the application of the KTW assessment basis for elastomers expires
In the article referenced below, we reported on the transitional arrangement for certain materials in contact with drinking water. The binding assessment basis for plastics and other organic materials...
Transitional period for ecodesign requirements for various household appliances expires
In the article referenced below, we reported on changes to the Energy Efficiency Regulation (EnEV). The requirements for the environmentally compatible design (ecodesign) and the energy label were...
Transitional period for labelling of Swiss origin for unavailable raw materials ends
In the article referenced below, we provided information on an amendment to the HasLV (Regulation on the use of Swiss indications of origin for foodstuffs), which lays down provisions that must be...
Adaptation of the Chemical Risk Reduction Regulation to EU law
The Chemical Risk Reduction Regulation (ChemRRV) prohibits or restricts the use of the particularly hazardous substances, preparations and articles that are specified in its Annexes. Annex 1.10 to the...
Transitional period for the amendment to the Regulation on the maximum levels for pesticide residues ends
In the article referenced below, we reported on the amendment to the maximum levels for pesticide residues in or on products of plant or animal origin. The transitional period ends on 1.1.2024. From 1...
End of the sales period for pyrrolizidine alkaloids (PA) in tea, herbs and food supplements
In the article referenced below, we reported on defining maximum values for pyrrolizidine alkaloids in tea, herbs and food supplements The maximum values have already been in force since 1.7.2022. The...
Expiry of the sales period for displays, servers, data storage products and welding equipment in accordance with the Energy Efficiency Regulation
In the article referenced below, we reported on changes to the Energy Efficiency Regulation (EnEV). The requirements for the environmentally compatible design (ecodesign) and the energy label were...
ALTS decision on the labelling of small quantities of value added ingredients
The decisions of the working group comprising experts in the field of food hygiene and foodstuffs of animal origin (the ALTS) serve as guidance for the interpretation and application of foodstuffs...
The decisions of the working group comprising experts in the field of food hygiene and foodstuffs of animal origin (the ALTS) serve as guidance for the interpretation and application of foodstuffs...
Revised DGHM microbiological guide values and warning values published
In May 2023, the foodstuffs microbiology and hygiene specialised group of the German Society for Hygiene and Microbiology (DGHM) revised its microbiological guide values and warning values for the...
Amendment of maximum levels for deoxynivalenol in cereals planned
The existing maximum levels of deoxynivalenol in cereals and cereal products have been reviewed and are to be adjusted. The draft regulation provides for lowering the existing maximum values for...
Maximum levels for T-2 / HT-2 toxins in cereals planned
The EU Commission is planning to introduce maximum levels for T-2 and HT-2 toxins in cereals and cereal products. These are mycotoxins which are formed by individual moulds. The maximum levels refer...
Lowering of maximum levels for 3-MCPD in baby food planned
The existing maximum levels for the sum of 3-monochloropropanediol (3-MCPD) and 3-MCPD fatty acid esters in infant formula, follow-on formula and foods for special medical purposes intended for...
New draft for microbiological guide and warning values
In May 2023, the foodstuffs microbiology and hygiene specialised group of the German Society for Hygiene and Microbiology (DGHM) developed and revised drafts for guide values and warning values for...
Prohibition on microplastics according to the REACH Regulation
Synthetic polymer microparticles, also called microplastics, enter the environment in different ways. A large part is produced by the degradation of larger plastic parts, another part by the direct...
Prohibition on mercury in certain light sources and other products
Regulation (EU) 2017/852 governs the production, use and trade of mercury and products containing mercury. The Regulation has now been adapted to the amendment of the Minamata Convention by banning...
Devices equivalent to medical devices: guidance on the application of the transitional provisions
Medical device legislation in the EU was comprehensively revised with the Medical Device Regulation (MDR) 2017/745. With Regulation (EU) 2022/2346, joint specifications (GS) were issued for the first...
Corrigendum to several regulations on energy labels
Regulations (EU) No 626/2011, (EU) 2019/2015 and (EU) 2019/2016 set out energy label requirements for air conditioners, light sources and refrigeration appliances. The regulations contain several...
Deposit regulation for single-use beverage packaging
The deposit regulation for single-use beverage packaging should help to achieve collection targets, promote high-quality recycling of packaging waste and prevent littering of single-use beverage...
Planned adaptation of the Radio Equipment Act with regard to uniform charging standards
The draft law amending the Radio Equipment Act is intended to implement the amendment of the EU Radio Equipment Directive as national law. The amendment aims to establish a uniform USB-C charging...
Registrations and amendments to protected indications of source or guarantees traditional specialities
This information letter provides information on new registrations, amendments and refusals of protected source indications of Food Wine Spirit drinks 1. Food 1.1. New entries for protected...
Translation coming soon Die schweizerische Chemikalienverordnung (ChemV) regelt unter anderem die Voraussetzungen für das Inverkehrbringen von und den Umgang mit gefährlichen Stoffen und Zubereitungen...
Date of validity of the amendment to the standards for the traceability system for tobacco products
In the infoletter referenced below, we reported on changes to standards for the tobacco product traceability system. The majority of changes will take effect on 21 December 2023 . Only changes to the...
The basic health and safety requirements are defined for machines in the EU Machine Directive (Directive 2006/42/EC). They are specified with technical standards. If the technical standards are...
Updated requirements and testing standards for marine equipment
Directive 2014/90/EU defines requirements for marine equipment such as lifebuoys and lifejackets. Specific design, construction and performance requirements and testing standards will be defined to...
Consultation procedure opened on the amendment of the guidelines for fish and fish products
The German Food Book Commission (DLMBK) opened the consultation procedure for the amendment of the guidelines for fish and fish products on 5 September 2023. New in the draft is the introduction of...
In addition to other aspects, such as food fraud or food safety, food protection must also include the aspect of food product protection (food defence). This refers to protection against deliberate...
White goods for which ecodesign requirements or energy labels are mandatory
Requirements for the environmentally sound design of a product, or ecodesign for short, are generally intended to reduce the consumption of resources. Above all, electricity consumption, but also...
(Consumer) electronics and lighting for which ecodesign requirements or energy labels are mandatory
Requirements for the environmentally sound design of a product, or ecodesign for short, are generally intended to reduce the consumption of resources. Above all, electricity consumption, but also...
Disclosure obligation planned for food contact materials and articles
Companies that produce, process or distribute food must report this to the competent authorities. This is to ensure official controls. In the Consumer Goods Ordinance, this obligation is now also...
Notification requirement for SVHC candidate substances to come into force soon
Substances of very high concern (SVHC) are substances that are subject to authorisation in the EU. Before that, however, the substances are placed on the ECHA candidate list. This is also already...
Restrictions on N,N-dimethylformamide coming into force soon
N,N-dimethylformamide has been included in Annex XVII of the REACH Regulation. This annex regulates restrictions on substances with regard to manufacture, placing on the market and use. From 12...
Authorisation requirement for 4 SVHC substances will enter into force soon
With Regulation (EU) 2020/171, new substances were added to Annex XIV of REACH Regulation 1907/2006, which lists substances subject to authorisation. This also includes the substances of very high...
The Pharmacopoeia is a collection of recognised pharmaceutical rules concerning the quality, testing, storage, dispensing and classification of medicinal products and the substances used in their...
New minimum standard 2023 for measuring the recyclability of packaging
In agreement with the Federal Environment Agency, the Central Packaging Register Foundation (Stiftung Zentrale Stelle Verpackungsregister, ZSVR) must develop a minimum standard for the assessment of...
Applications for authorisation of DEHP in medicinal products must be submitted soon
The four phthalates DEHP, BBP, DBP and DIBP were classified as substances with endocrine-disrupting properties. Their entries in Annex XIV have therefore been amended. Annex XIV lists substances that...
New harmonised classification and labelling requirements for specific dangerous substances will soon apply
In the article referenced below, we reported on the inclusion and amendment of carcinogens, mutagens and substances toxic to reproduction (CMRs) in the REACH Regulation. The newly included entries on...
Transitional period in the Chemicals Regulation expires
In the article referenced below, we reported on the amendment of the Chemicals Regulation. In this, the reference to the EU CLP Regulation, as last amended by Regulation (EU) 2022/692 (18.ATP), has...
The substance attapulgite (a magnesium-containing mineral) is currently included in the catalogue of individual feedstuffs in Regulation (EU) No 68/2013. This Regulation (EU) 2023/1699 clearly...
Regulation (EC) No 1831/2003 governs the authorisation of additives for use in animal food and the conditions and procedures for granting and renewing this authorisation. The existing authorisations...
Maximum residue limits of veterinary medicinal products in foodstuffs of animal origin
Table 1 of the Annex to Regulation (EU) No 37/2010 lists authorised pharmacologically active veterinary medicinal products and their maximum residue limits in various animal tissues. If the assessment...
Regulation (EU) 2019/2022 contains ecodesign requirements and Regulation (EU) 2019/2017 contains energy label requirements for household dishwashers. Where harmonised standards are used to assess the...
Labelling requirements for (aromatised) wine products will come into force soon
We reported on the mandatory labelling of nutritional information and the list of ingredients for wine products and aromatised wine-based drinks. For dealcoholised or partially dealcoholised products...
Standardisation of chargers: Updating the technical specifications
Directive 2014/53/EU governs requirements for radio equipment that is brought onto the market. The amending Directive (EU) 2022/2380 prescribed uniform charging ports for certain radio equipment. This...
Transitional period for feedstuff additives expires
In the article referenced below, we informed about the annual adaptation of the list of feed additives of the Swiss Feed Book Regulation (FMBV). Feedstuff additives that are deleted by this amendment...
Amendment of the list of the harmonised classification and labelling of certain hazardous substances will soon be applicable
In the article referenced below, we informed you of the 18th adjustment of the CLP Regulation to technical and scientific progress, ATP for short. Part 3 of Annex VI to the CLP Regulation contains a...
Amendment of the Swiss quality standards for vegetables
The quality standards define the characteristics that Swiss vegetables must have in order to be placed on the market. The requirements apply to both conventional products and organically produced...
Regulation (EU) 2017/1369 forms the legal framework for the energy labelling of products. The energy labels for individual product groups are set out in product-specific regulations. Regulation (EU)...
Novel foods authorised by the Union can be found in the Implementing Regulation (EU) 2017/2470 establishing the Union list of novel foods. Foods listed therein may be placed on the market by all food...
Draft for the revision of the fire resistance classification of construction products
The Commission has published a draft regulation on the fire resistance´classification of construction products in accordance with Regulation (EU) No 305/2011. This is intended to replace the existing...
ALS opinion on the traceability of materials and articles
Opinion of the Working Group of Food Chemistry Experts of the states and the Federal Office for Consumer Protection and Food Safety (ALS) serve as guidance for the interpretation and application of...
Directive 2009/125/EC establishes a legal framework for ecodesign requirements for products in the EU. The primary objective of these measures is to reduce energy consumption in the EU. Product...
ALS opinion on infant formulae and follow-on formulae
Opinion of the Working Group of Food Chemistry Experts of the states and the Federal Office for Consumer Protection and Food Safety (ALS) serve as guidance for the interpretation and application of...
Adoption of European Assessment Documents for construction products
The Construction Products Act requires the manufacturers of construction products to create a declaration of performance if a construction product that is covered by a harmonised standard or...
Opinion of the Working Group of Food Chemistry Experts of the states and the Federal Office for Consumer Protection and Food Safety (ALS) serve as guidance for the interpretation and application of...
Opinion of the Working Group of Food Chemistry Experts of the states and the Federal Office for Consumer Protection and Food Safety (ALS) serve as guidance for the interpretation and application of...
Opinion of the Working Group of Food Chemistry Experts of the states and the Federal Office for Consumer Protection and Food Safety (ALS) serve as guidance for the interpretation and application of...
Opinion of the Working Group of Food Chemistry Experts of the states and the Federal Office for Consumer Protection and Food Safety (ALS) serve as guidance for the interpretation and application of...
Medical devices: Guidance on the application of the transitional provisions
Medical device legislation in the EU has been substantially revised with regulations (EU) 2017/745 on medical devices (MDR) and 2017/746 on in vitro diagnostic medical devices (IVDR). The transition...
Requirements for ingredient labelling of wine products
Regulation (EU) 2021/2117 established labelling requirements such as nutritional information and the list of ingredients for wine products. These come into force on 8.12.2023. The requirements for the...
In order to meet the increased consumer interest in information on the rearing of animals used for the production of food, this Animal Rearing Labelling Act was enacted. So far, the law regulates the...
Regulation (EU) 2019/1021 on persistent organic pollutants implements two international agreements on persistent organic pollutants (POP): the Protocol on Long-Range Transboundary Air Pollution and...
Designation of technical standards for recreational craft, incomplete recreational craft and components
The Inland Navigation Regulation lays down basic requirements for recreational craft, incomplete recreational craft, recreational craft undergoing major conversion or components with regard to the...
Product group concerned: machinery Basic act: Directive 2006/42/EG Standards concerned: The references of the harmonized standards for machinery published in support of Directive 2006/42/EC can be...
Amendment to the LMIDV published on the designation of origin for loose meat
The national Food Information Implementing Regulation (LMIDV) contains supplementary implementing regulations to the European Food Information Regulation (LMIV). This amendment inserts § 4 b on the...
Amendment of the Regulation on Plastics for Food Contact
Regulation (EU) No 10/2011 defines specific requirements for plastic materials and articles intended to come into contact with food. Annex 1 to the Regulation contains a list of approved substances...
Batteries are an important source of energy and are one of the key elements for sustainable development, green mobility, clean energy and climate neutrality in the EU. Now the new EU Battery...
Deadline for submitting the application on the use of substances subject to authorisation ends soon
We provided information on the inclusion of new substances in Annex XIV of REACH Regulation (EU) No 1907/2006 with the article referenced below. Until 1 November 2023 , applications for authorisation...
Transitional period for formaldehyde in certain textiles ends
With the article referenced below, we informed you about the restriction for certain substances in textiles and footwear due to the amendment of the REACH Regulation. The transitional period for the...
Requirements for the labelling of biodegradable organic waste bags come into force
In the article referenced below, we informed you about the extension of the Organic Waste Regulation (BioAbfV) to include the regulations on the labelling of biodegradable plastic collection bags from...
Amendment of Codex Section on meat and meat products
The Austrian Foodstuffs Code (Codex Alimentarius Austriacus) lays down designations, definitions, methods of investigation and principles of assessment as well as guidelines for the manufacture and...
Notice of changes to the trade designations for fishery products
The correct labelling of fishery and aquaculture products contains the scientific names and the trade designation. The German Federal Agency for Agriculture and Food (BLE) keeps the "list of...
Correction of the labelling requirements for wines and aromatised wine products
Regulation (EU) 2021/2117 amended several regulations, including Regulation (EU) 1308/2013 on a common organisation of the markets for agricultural products and Regulation (EU) 251/2014 on the...
The EU set requirements for the barrier freedom of certain products and services with Directive (EU) 2019/882. The aim of the EU Directive is to allow people with disabilities or limitations to...
Draft amendment to the Chemicals Prohibition Regulation
The Federal Ministry for the Environment, Nature Conservation, Nuclear Safety and Consumer Protection (BMUV) has published a draft bill for an amending regulation which, among other things, stipulates...
REACH Regulation (EU) No 1907/2006 governs the registration, authorisation, restriction and evaluation of chemicals. Annex XVII contains restrictions on the manufacture, placing on the market and use...
Revision of the lists for authorised products and substances in organic production planned
Regulation (EU) 2021/1165 contains lists of authorised products and substances for use in organic production. Now a draft regulation has been published for revision. The draft contains new...
The EU Regulation on biocidal products (EU) No 528/2012 governs the placement on the market and use of biocidal products such as disinfectants, wood preservatives or pesticides. The biocidal active...
Labelling obligation for allergenic fragrances in cosmetic products to be extended
Fragrances that can trigger allergies must be labelled by name in cosmetic products and cannot be indicated as "perfume". Regulation (G) 1223/2009 (Cosmetics Regulation) is now being amended with...
Amendment of the EU Ecolabel requirements for cosmetic products and animal care products
The EU Ecolabel may be awarded to products which have a lower environmental impact during their entire life cycle. Annexes I and II of the criteria for cosmetic products and animal care products are...
The EU Waste Framework Directive deals with the proper management of waste in the EU. In order to reduce waste generation, improve separate collection and increase reuse, a draft revision of the Waste...
Amendment of Annex VI CLP Regulation (19th and 20th ATP)
Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 (CLP Regulation) governs the classification, labelling and packaging of substances and mixtures. The CLP Regulation is adapted to technical and scientific progress at...
The wine law regulates the marketing of wine within the meaning of Regulation (EU) 1308/2013 on a common organisation of the market for agricultural products and lays down national requirements for...
Formal update of the specification for Austrian traditional terms in wine law
Traditional terms for wines shall be registered in accordance with Regulation (EU) 2019/33 in the European Union electronic register of protected traditional terms according to Regulation (EU) 2019/34...
The Single-Use Plastic Fund Act was introduced to reduce the consumption and therefore the environmental impact of single-use plastic products. We have already reported on the obligations for...
New requirements for heated tobacco products are implemented
The EU has included requirements for heated tobacco products in the Tobacco Directive 2014/40/EU with Directive (EU) 2022/2100. The Tobacco Products Act and the Tobacco Products Ordinance are now...
Entries and amendments for protected designations of origin
This information letter provides information on new entries and amendments to protected designations of origin of Foods Wine 1. Foods 1.1 New entries for protected designations of origin (PDO) and...
Modification of maximum levels of cadmium in tiger nuts and certain cultivated fungi
Regulation (EU) 2023/915 sets various maximum levels for contaminants in foods. In the information letter 2021_223, we informed you about the reduction of the maximum level of cadmium in numerous...
Inclusion of the ban on CMR substances in the Cosmetics Regulation
Regulation (EC) No. 1272/2008 (CLP Regulation) classifies substances as carcinogenic, mutagenic and toxic for reproduction, inter alia. In accordance with Regulation (EC) 1223/2009 (Cosmetics...
New European Assessment Documents published for construction products
Regulation (EU) No 305/2011 lays down harmonised conditions for the marketing of construction products. Technical Assessment Bodies assess the performance of construction products using methods and...
ECJ interpretation of 'History of safe food use within the Union'.
In case C-141/22, the European Court of Justice (ECJ) dealt with referral questions of a dispute on the definition of novel food. The focus was on the interpretation of the phrase "History of safe...
RS virus tests for self-testing are now available over-the-counter
In-vitro diagnostic medical devices for the detection of respiratory syncytial viruses (RS virus) were previously only allowed to be supplied to special circles of experts in Germany, including...
Two new trade descriptions for fishery products added to trade list
The correct labelling of fishery and aquaculture products contains the scientific names and the trade designation. The German Federal Agency for Agriculture and Food (BLE) keeps the "list of...
Update to FAQs on the application of the Organic Regulation
The FAQ, which aims to answer questions regarding the application of Regulation (EU) 2018/848 (Organic Regulation), has been updated by the Commission. The FAQ is divided into 5 sections. Various new...
Publication of a draft regulation on the handling of plants obtained using new genome techniques
In 2018, the European Court of Justice ruled that plants produced using new genomic techniques are subject to existing EU genetic engineering law and must therefore, among other things, undergo...
Update to Q&A of the EU Commission on the transitional periods for medical devices and in-vitro diagnostic medical devices
EU legislation relating to medical devices was comprehensively revised by Regulation (EU) 2017/745 on medical devices (the MDR) and Regulation (EU) 2017/746 on in vitro diagnostic medical devices...
The EU Regulation on biocidal products (EU) No 528/2012 governs the placement on the market and use of biocidal products such as disinfectants, wood preservatives or pesticides. The biocidal active...
Regulation (EU) 2017/852 (Mercury Regulation) governs the production, use and trade of mercury and products containing mercury. The Regulation is now to be adapted to the current RoSH Directive, which...
Corrigendum to Regulation on good distribution practice for veterinary medicinal products
Regulation (EU) 2021/2148 contains the measures for the good distribution practice for veterinary medicinal products in accordance with Regulation (EU) 2019/6. The German language version of the...
Several changes planned in the Union list of food additives
Due to insufficient toxicological data on the safety of stearyl tartrate (E 483), it is planned to remove this food additive from the list of authorised food additives. Stearyl tartrate has so far...
Amendment of the Regulation on Plastics for Food Contact
Requirements for plastics for food contact are laid down in Regulation No (EU) 10/2011. This Regulation now amends the specification or requirements for some substances in Annex I. This specifies the...
The EU has published a new Machinery Regulation (EU) 2023/1230. It will replace the previous Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC and will thus apply directly and without the need for transposition in all...
Adaptation of the Directive on the definition of "GMO-free production"
The Directive on the definition of the "GMO-free production" of foods and their labelling is used as the basis for the production and labelling of genetically unmodified foods. In Section 4.3 on...
Commission publishes FAQ on regulation to reduce deforestation
In the article referenced below, we reported on the publication of the EU Regulation to reduce deforestation. The European Commission has now published an FAQ on this Regulation. The FAQ, which is...
The ECJ has made a judgment on a reference for a preliminary ruling from the German Federal Court of Justice on selling prices and deposit amounts. The question was whether the deposit amount to be...
Amendment of the specification of the food additive mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids (E 471)
Regulation (EU) No 231/2012 contains the specifications of authorised food additives. This Regulation has been amended as regards the food additive mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids (E 471). Mono-...
Amendment of Codex Section on meat and meat products
The Austrian Foodstuffs Code (Codex Alimentarius Austriacus) lays down designations, definitions, methods of investigation and principles of assessment as well as guidelines for the manufacture and...
Amendment to the Codex Section on milk and milk products
The Austrian Foodstuffs Code (Codex Alimentarius Austriacus) lays down designations, definitions, methods of investigation and principles of assessment as well as guidelines for the manufacture and...
Formal amendments to the Codex Section on cosmetic products
The Austrian Foodstuffs Code (Codex Alimentarius Austriacus) lays down designations, definitions, methods of investigation and principles of assessment as well as guidelines for the manufacture and...
New version of the Codex Section on ground and hulled products
The Austrian Foodstuffs Code (Codex Alimentarius Austriacus) lays down designations, definitions, methods of investigation and principles of assessment as well as guidelines for the manufacture and...
The Austrian Foodstuffs Code (Codex Alimentarius Austriacus) lays down designations, definitions, methods of investigation and principles of assessment as well as guidelines for the manufacture and...
The Austrian Foodstuffs Code (Codex Alimentarius Austriacus) lays down designations, definitions, methods of investigation and principles of assessment as well as guidelines for the manufacture and...
Amendment of Codex Section on edible fats and edible oils
The Austrian Foodstuffs Code (Codex Alimentarius Austriacus) lays down designations, definitions, methods of investigation and principles of assessment as well as guidelines for the manufacture and...
Two new substances of very high concern (SVHC) added to the ECHA Candidate List
Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006, also known as the REACH Regulation, governs the registration, evaluation, authorisation and restriction of chemical substances in the EU. Annex XIV of the REACH...
Safety requirements for standards for infants and young children
Directive 2001/95/EC lays down general product safety requirements for consumer products. Products that comply with the standards implemented by the product safety requirements under the Directive are...
Amendment of the Codex Section on cocoa and chocolate products
The Austrian Foodstuffs Code (Codex Alimentarius Austriacus) lays down designations, definitions, methods of investigation and principles of assessment as well as guidelines for the manufacture and...
Among other things, the aforementioned Ordinance made some changes to the labelling and classification of viticultural products. The changes are mainly based on suggestions put forward by the sector...
The Austrian Foodstuffs Code (Codex Alimentarius Austriacus) lays down designations, definitions, methods of investigation and principles of assessment as well as guidelines for the manufacture and...
Amendment of the Codex Section on honey and other apiculture products
The Austrian Foodstuffs Code (Codex Alimentarius Austriacus) lays down designations, definitions, methods of investigation and principles of assessment as well as guidelines for the manufacture and...
Amendment of specification and approval of various food additives
Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 governs the use of EU-wide approved additives in the foods. Regulation (EU) No 231/2012 contains the specifications of authorised food additives. These regulations have...
Product group concerned: Medical devices Basic act: Regulation (EU) 2017/745 Standards concerned: EN ISO 25424:2019/A1:2022 EN ISO 10993-10:2023 Publication: 05.07.2023
Harmonised standards for in vitro diagnostic medical devices
Product group concerned: In vitro diagnostic medical devices Basic act: Regulation (EU) 2017/746 Standards concerned: EN ISO 25424:2019/A1:2022 Publication: 05.07.2023
Draft regulations on wine and aromatised wine-based products
The list of ingredients for wine and aromatised wine-based drinks must be provided by 8 December 2023. The proposed Regulation aims to complement Regulation (EU) No 251/2014 as regards certain...
ECJ ruling on cigarette packs in supermarket vending machines
Directive 2014/40/EU lays down the European framework for the labelling and packaging of tobacco products and related products. Among other aspects, the Regulation requires health warnings as a...
Regulation (EU) 2019/1021 on persistent organic pollutants has been amended by Regulation (EU) 2022/2400. This amendment has now been corrected. In Annex IV (Substances subject to waste management...
Corrigendum to the list of feed intended for particular nutritional purposes
Feed intended for particular nutritional purposes or dietetic feed are feed which, by reason of their special composition or method of manufacture, have a particular nutritional purpose. They...
Planned amendment to the Chemical Risk Reduction Regulation on refrigerants and batteries
The Chemical Risk Reduction Regulation (ChemRRV) governs the handling of certain particularly hazardous substances, preparations and objects, in particular by imposing restrictions and bans on their...
The EU Regulation on biocidal products (EU) No 528/2012 governs the placement on the market and use of biocidal products such as disinfectants, wood preservatives or pesticides. The biocidal active...
Non-approval of an existing biocidal active substance
The EU Regulation on biocidal products (EU) No 528/2012 governs the placement on the market and use of biocidal products such as disinfectants, wood preservatives or pesticides. The biocidal active...
The Drinking Water Regulation (TrinkwV) defines the chemical and physical requirements for drinking water, disinfection procedures and responsibilities. The amendment involves implementing the...
Opening of consultation on the Regulation on Tobacco Products and Electronic Cigarettes
In addition to the new Tobacco Products Act (which is not yet in force), the consultation on a new Regulation on Tobacco Products and Electronic Cigarettes has now been opened. This is intended to...
Regulation on the protection of media content for young people planned
Parliament passed the Federal Act on the Protection of Minors in the Areas of Film and Video Games (JSFVG) back in September 2022. The entry into force will still be determined by the Federal Council...
Adaptation of the transitional provisions for products assimilated to medical devices
Common specifications (CS) for products assimilated to medical devices without an intended medical purpose were adopted for the first time with Regulation (EU) 2022/2346. These CS are valid from 22...
Planned amendment of the Drinking Water Regulation
The Drinking Water Regulation is to be aligned with the European requirements in terms of Directive (EU) 2020/2184 in order to guarantee the quality of drinking water. The draft deals with the...
Postponing the expiry date of various biocidal active substances
The EU Regulation on biocidal products (EU) No 528/2012 governs the placement on the market and use of biocidal products such as disinfectants, wood preservatives or pesticides. The biocidal active...
This Regulation aims to ensure that the Union's contribution to global deforestation and forest degradation is minimised. In addition, the Regulation aims to reduce the Union's contribution to...
Amendment of the Waste Management Act with regard to the prevention of food waste
The 66th Federal Act amended the Waste Management Act 2002. A section on "Transparency on the prevention of food waste" was added in Section 11a. Food retailers with a sales area of more than 400...
Draft energy labels and ecodesign for smartphones and tablets adopted
The draft regulation on energy labelling aims to introduce an energy label for smartphones and tablets. It should include information on energy efficiency and material efficiency (e.g. battery life...
Definition and requirements profile for "meal replacement for weight control diet" added
Annex 14 of the FDHA Regulation on food information (LIV) contains permissible health claims for foods and the conditions for their use. Here are two entries for "meal replacement for a weight control...
German announcement of ISPM No. 15 for wood packaging material
The EU Plant Health Regulation (EU) 2016/2031 aims, among other things, to prevent the introduction of pests into the EU. Packing wood is considered a major risk factor for the spread of dangerous...
Regulations regarding obligations of manufacturers, importers and retailers, labelling, classification and declarations of conformity on personal protective equipment (PPE) are laid down in Regulation...
Publication of the guideline for the implementation of the reusable packaging obligation
The Federal/State Working Group on Waste has published a guideline for the implementation of the reusable packaging obligation according to sections 33, 34 of the Packaging Act. The aim of this...
Inclusion and amendment of carcinogenic, mutagenic and reproductive toxicant substances in the REACH Regulation
Annex XVII to Regulation (EU) No 1907/2006 (REACH Regulation) contains restrictions on the manufacture, placing on the market and use of certain dangerous substances, mixtures and articles. Annex XVII...
Amendment to the Regulation on the maximum levels for pesticide residues (VPRH)
The Regulation on maximum levels for pesticide residues in or on products of plant or animal origin will be amended with the aforementioned change in Annex 2 (permitted maximum levels for pesticides)...
The Energy Efficiency Regulation (EnEV) specifies requirements relating to energy consumption and the labelling of devices with the energy label with the aim of reducing energy consumption. The...
The Pharmacopoeia is a collection of recognised pharmaceutical rules concerning the quality, testing, storage, dispensing and classification of medicinal products and the substances used in their...
Labelling of technical standards for personal protective equipment
Regulation (EU) 2016/425 (EU PPE Regulation) lays down the essential health and safety requirements for personal protective equipment (PPE). They are specified with technical standards. If the...
In accordance with Regulation (EC) No 1924/2006, only health claims that are explicitly authorised may be used in food labelling and advertising. The above regulation (claims as provided for in...
The planned amendment of the wine law is to implement three topics that are to be considered independently of each other. Wines which are not marketed as wines of the "Districtus Austriae Controllatus...
Assumption of European Assessment Documents for construction products
The Construction Products Act requires the manufacturers of construction products to create a declaration of performance if a construction product that is covered by a harmonised standard or...
The Federal Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs has republished a draft bill for a fifteenth regulation on the Product Safety Act. This regulation aims to completely ban the sale of sky lanterns. So...
In accordance with Regulation (EC) No 1924/2006, only health claims that are explicitly authorised may be used in food labelling and advertising. The above regulation (claims as provided for in...
Nicotinamide riboside chloride may be used as a source of niacin in food in future
Regulation (EC) No 1925/2006 governs the addition of vitamins and minerals and certain other substances to food. Annex II to the Regulation contains the vitamin and mineral substances that may be...
Entries and amendments for protected designations of origin and traditional specialities guaranteed
This information letter provides information on new entries and amendments of protected designations of origin and traditional specialities guaranteed Foods Wine Spirit drinks 1. Food 1.1 New entries...
The Corrigendum to Regulation (EU) No 1169/2011 on the provision of food information to consumers (LMIV) published on 1.6.2023 is a correction to Annex VI, Part A, No 7. Annex VI, Part A lists...
Zulassungspflicht von Karanal tritt demnächst in Kraft
We reported on the inclusion of 11 substances in Annex XIV to REACH Regulation (EU) No 1907/2006, which defines substances subject to authorisation, in the articles referenced below. With certain...
ECJ judgment on delimitation issues of medicinal products, food supplements and food for special medical purposes
The European Court of Justice (ECJ) has dealt with several questions referred in Case C-760/21. Essentially, the questions referred are about the distinction between foods for special medical purposes...
The new EU General Product Safety Regulation (GPSR) was published with Regulation (EU) 2023/988. It is the successor legislation to the General Product Safety Directive 2001/95/EC and Directive 87/357...
Instruction on the procedure for residues in organic products published
Instructions are mandatory orders that are issued by the Federal Food Safety and Veterinary Office (FSVO) to enforcement authorities regarding the overseeing and coordination of the Food Law. They are...
Mandatory origin labelling of certain ingredients in communal catering will soon come into force
We reported on the future mandatory indication of the origin of meat, milk, dairy products and egg (also in processed form) which are sold as meals or ingredients of meals in communal catering in the...
Flu tests for self-testing are now available over-the-counter
In-vitro diagnostic medical devices for the detection of influenza viruses (flu) were previously only allowed to be supplied to special circles of experts in Germany, including doctors and health...
Postponement of the start of application of the RED for internet-enabled devices planned
Regulation (EU) 2022/30 applies certain essential requirements of Directive 2014/53/EU (Radio Equipment Directive (RED)) to radio equipment connected to the internet. Harmonised standards are...
Compulsory training in handling diisocyanates to come into force soon
We informed you in Information Letter No 2020_233 about new restrictions in Annex XVII to the REACH Regulation for diisocyanates. From 24 August 2023, diisocyanates may only be used industrially or...
Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006, also known as the REACH Regulation, governs the registration, evaluation, authorisation and restriction of chemical substances in the EU. Annex XVII to the REACH...
Expiry of some exemptions to the RoHS guideline for mercury enters into force soon
We reported on the publication of guidelines to renew exemptions for the continued placing on the market of lamps containing mercury in the article referenced below. The possibility of placing the...
New version of the Pyrotechnics Storage Regulation
The Pyrotechnics Storage Regulation governs the requirements for the storage of pyrotechnic articles and sets. This also includes products such as sparklers, table fireworks or firework rockets...
Single-use plastic fund holds manufacturers accountable
A single-use plastic fund will be introduced to implement Article 8 of Directive (EU) 2019/904. This is intended to help reduce the littering of the environment with single-use plastic products and to...
Amendments to the Animal Feedstuffs Book Regulation
The Swiss Animal Feedstuffs Book Regulation contains the technical requirements for feedstuffs. The Regulation contains rules for feed materials that do not have to be reported and a list of...
Amendment of the REACH Regulation with regard to lead in PVC
Lead is a heavy metal that has a toxic effect on the nerves and kidneys and can therefore have a negative impact on the development of children's nervous systems. Lead compounds are used in polyvinyl...
Harmonised standards for personal protective equipment
Product group concerned: Personal protective equipment Basic act: Regulation (EU) 2016/425 Standards concerned: The references of the harmonised standards for personal protective equipment published...
Harmonised standards for personal protective equipment
Product group concerned: Personal protective equipment Basic act: Regulation (EU) 2016/425 Standards concerned: EN 352-1:2002 EN 352-2:2002 EN 352-3:2002 EN 352-4:2001/A1:2005 EN 352-5:2002/A1:2005 EN...
Harmonised standards for personal protective equipment
Product group concerned: Personal protective equipment Basic act: Regulation (EU) 2016/425 Standards concerned: EN 166:2001 EN 169:2002 EN 170:2002 EN 172:1994/A1:2000 EN 172:1994/A2:2001 EN 174:2001...
Harmonised standards for personal protective equipment
Product group concerned: Personal protective equipment Basic act: Regulation (EU) 2016/425 Standards concerned: EN 143:2000/AC:2005 EN 143:2000/A1:2006 EN ISO 13688:2013 Deletion: 09.06.2024
New version of the Contaminants Regulation (EC) No 1881/2006
Regulation (EC) No 1881/2006 lays down rules on maximum levels of residues and contaminants. As the Regulation has already been amended several times and further amendments are now being made, the...
Draft for the calculation and verification of the content of recycled plastic in single-use plastic beverage bottles
In relation to the targets of Directive (EU) 2019/904 for the minimum content of recycled plastic in single-use plastic beverage bottles, this draft aims to provide a methodology for the calculation...
Guideline for the sale of food in the event of a blackout
In order to ensure food safety in the event of a blackout, the Federal Ministry of Social Affairs, Health, Care and Consumer Protection has issued a guideline dealing with the sale of frozen food and...
Guidance on the implementation of the Commission Recommendation on the definition of nanomaterial
The European Commission published a recommendation on the revised definition of nanomaterials in June 2022. Now, the Joint Research Centre (JRC) of the European Commission has published guidance on...
Regulation on the reorganisation of the law on certain foodstuffs published
The regulation on the reorganisation of the law on certain foodstuffs, on the one hand, involves publishing the regulation on foodstuffs for certain consumer groups (LMBVV) and, on the other hand...
New European Assessment Documents published for construction products
Regulation (EU) No 305/2011 lays down harmonised conditions for the marketing of construction products. Technical Assessment Bodies assess the performance of construction products using methods and...
Amendment of the POP Regulation with regard to PFOA
Regulation (EU) 2019/1021 on persistent organic pollutants implements two international agreements on persistent organic pollutants (POP): the Protocol on Long-Range Transboundary Air Pollution and...
Permission to sell cosmetic products with regulated UV filters to end soon
We reported on the restriction of several UV filters in cosmetic products in referenced article below. Cosmetic products containing octocrylene or benzophenone-3 that do not comply with the new...
Restrictions of the REACH Regulation will soon also apply to further product groups
We reported on the restrictions on perfluorinated carboxylic acids, their salts and related substances in referenced article below. Since 25 February 2023, these substances may no longer be produced...
Regulation (EC) 648/2004 governs the rules for detergents placed on the market in the European Union. This Regulation is to be replaced by the submitted draft. The aim is to achieve harmonisation with...
Within the framework of the planned Deposit Regulation for single-use beverage packaging, minor adjustments to the 2014 Packaging Regulation are necessary. This draft contains the amendments to the...
Further restrictions on the use of mercury planned
Regulation (EU) 2017/852 governs the production, use and trade of mercury and products containing mercury. The Regulation is now to be adapted to the amendment of the Minamata Convention by banning...
Planned amendment to the Hygiene Regulation requirements for food of animal origin
Regulation (EC) No 853/2004 contains specific hygiene requirements for food of animal origin to be adhered to by food business operators. Based on new scientific knowledge, Annexes II and III are now...
Amendment of the Chemical Risk Reduction Ordinance with regard to closed installations
The Chemical Risk Reduction Ordinance (ChemRRV) prohibits or restricts the use of the particularly hazardous substances, preparations and articles that are specified in its Annexes. Annex 1.17 to the...
Draft deposit regulation for single-use beverage packaging
In order to promote high-quality recycling of packaging waste, to prevent littering of single-use beverage packaging and to be able to achieve collection targets, a draft deposit regulation for single...
Planned amendment to marketing standards for poultry meat
This draft replaces the previous Regulation (EC) No 543/2008 on marketing standards for poultry meat. The draft is intended to complement Regulation (EU) 1308/2013 on a common market organisation for...
Regulation (EU) No 528/2012 regulates the placing on the market and use of biocidal products at EU level and is implemented by the Biocidal Products Act in Austria. In addition, the draft of a...
Planned changes to the directives for honey, jam, fruit juices and thickened milk
The "farm to table" strategy aims to implement measures to make the EU food industry healthier and more sustainable. It is planned to update the "breakfast guidelines". In Directive 2001/110/EC on...
Planned amendment to marketing standards for fruit and vegetables
This draft aims to harmonise and simplify the marketing standards for (processed) fruit and vegetables. The draft provides, among other things, that dried fruits, ripened bananas as well as treated...
Expiry of exceptions from maximum lead concentration in electrical appliances
We informed you about changes to Directive 2011/65/EU (RoHS 2) in referenced article. The changes relate to the exceptions from the generally defined maximum lead concentration of 0.1 % (weight...
In the information database "EU: Additives for pet food", we regularly report on the legal changes regarding the authorisation of additives for pet food at EU level. Since 5 April 2023, the European...
Restrictions of the Chemical Risk Reduction Regulation (ChemRRV) shall also apply soon to oil- and water-repellent health and safety clothing fabrics for use in connection with hazardous liquids
We informed you about the change to the Chemical Risk Reduction Regulation (ChemRRV) for various organic pollutants and oxo-degradable plastic in referenced article. The Regulation prohibits or...
New ecodesign requirements for household and office equipment
Directive 2009/125/EC establishes a legal framework for ecodesign requirements for products in the EU. The primary objective of these measures is to reduce energy consumption in the EU. Product...
ECHA catalogue for guidance on borderline products between articles and substances/mixtures
Regulation (EC) 1907/2006 (REACH Regulation) establishes definitions for the terms "substance", "mixture" and "article" that apply within the framework of European chemicals legislation. They read as...
Reporting obligation for new substances of very high concern (SVHC) on the ECHA Candidate List begins
We informed you of the inclusion of 9 new substances of very high concern (SVHC) on the ECHA Candidate List in referenced article. The information obligation in the supply chain, towards consumers and...
The Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety - SCCS is responsible for classifying ingredients in cosmetics and their effects on human health. The SCCS has published two opinions on hydroxyapatite in...
Transitional period for certain recycled materials and objects intended to come into contact with food expires soon
We reported on the new version of the Regulation on recycled plastic for food contact materials in referenced article. This defines requirements for the development of new technologies and for...
Transitional period of the Energy Efficiency Regulation for motors and frequency converters expires soon
We reported on the changes to the Energy Efficiency Regulation (EnEV) in referenced article. The requirements for the environmentally compatible design (ecodesign) and the energy label were changed...
Transitional period for the use of PFOA, its salts and PFOA-related compounds in certain product groups expires soon
We reported on the inclusion of perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) in the regulation on persistent organic pollutants in referenced article. The production, placing on the market and use of PFOA, its salts...
Product group concerned: Toys Basic act: Directive 2009/48/EG Standards concerned: EN 71-1:2014+A1:2018 EN 71-2:2020 EN 71-3:2019+A1:2021 EN 71-4:2020 EN 71-5:2015 EN 71-7:2014+A3:2020 EN 71-8:2018 EN...
The EU Commission has published a proposal for a directive to promote the repair of goods. This directive is intended to contribute to the more sustainable use of goods and to prevent the premature...
Draft for the inclusion of further allergenic fragrances
24 allergenic fragrances must currently be labelled by name in the list of ingredients in cosmetic products, depending on their concentration and the intended use of the cosmetics. A draft regulation...
Energy efficiency of refrigerators: Exception from the Cassis de Dijon principle will be deleted
According to the Cassis de Dijon principle, products that meet the EU technical requirements and are lawfully placed on the market there may generally also be placed on the market in Switzerland...
Transitional period for new ingredients from Annex II to the EU Cosmetics Regulation expires soon
We reported on the change to Annexes III and IV to the EU Cosmetics Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 in referenced article. Butylhydroxytoluene (CAS No 128-37-0) and Acid Yellow 3 (CAS No 8004-92- 0) were...
Opinion of the Working Group of Food Chemistry Experts of the states and the Federal Office for Consumer Protection and Food Safety (ALS) serve as guidance for the interpretation and application of...
ALS opinions regarding the marketing of children's tea
Opinion of the Working Group of Food Chemistry Experts of the states and the Federal Office for Consumer Protection and Food Safety (ALS) serve as guidance for the interpretation and application of...
ALS opinion regarding the labelling of cereal-based beverages
Opinion of the Working Group of Food Chemistry Experts of the states and the Federal Office for Consumer Protection and Food Safety (ALS) serve as guidance for the interpretation and application of...
ALS opinion regarding the labelling of "ohne Gentechnik"
Opinion of the Working Group of Food Chemistry Experts of the states and the Federal Office for Consumer Protection and Food Safety (ALS) serve as guidance for the interpretation and application of...
ALS opinion regarding the designation of baby food
Opinion of the Working Group of Food Chemistry Experts of the states and the Federal Office for Consumer Protection and Food Safety (ALS) serve as guidance for the interpretation and application of...
ALS opinions regarding allergens in manufacturing operations
Opinion of the Working Group of Food Chemistry Experts of the states and the Federal Office for Consumer Protection and Food Safety (ALS) serve as guidance for the interpretation and application of...
Opinion of the Working Group of Food Chemistry Experts of the states and the Federal Office for Consumer Protection and Food Safety (ALS) serve as guidance for the interpretation and application of...
Draft on the regulation of environmental claims (green claims)
The EU Commission has published a proposal for a directive on the substantiation and communication of explicit environmental claims (green claims). The Directive is intended to cover environmental...
Extended transitional period for electronic market places and fulfilment service providers according to the Electrical and Electronic Equipment Act expires soon
We reported on the extension to the transitional period for an inspection requirement for operators of electronic market places and fulfilment service providers in referenced article. This relates to...
Change to the CLP Regulation – Introduction of new hazard classes
Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 (CLP Regulation) governs the classification, labelling and packaging of hazardous substances and mixtures. Annex I to the CLP Regulation describes, among other things, the...
Revised DGHM microbiological guide values and warning values published
In November 2022, the foodstuffs microbiology and hygiene specialised group of the German Society for Hygiene and Microbiology (DGHM) revised its microbiological guide values and warning values for...
Extension to the criteria of the EU Ecolabel for detergents and cleaning agents
The EU Ecolabel may be awarded to products which have a lower environmental impact during their entire life cycle. Criteria are defined for the Ecolabel for various product groups. The criteria for...
Assumption of European Assessment Documents for construction products
The Construction Products Act requires the manufacturers of construction products to create a declaration of performance if a construction product that is covered by a harmonised standard or...
Transitional period for feedstuff additives expires soon
We informed you about the amendment to the Swiss Feed Book Regulation (FMBV) in referenced article. Feedstuff additives that were deleted by the aforementioned amendment to the FMBV from the list of...
Authorisation obligation for substances in Annex XIV to the REACH Regulation enters into force soon
We reported on the inclusion of substances in Annex XIV of Regulation (EC) 1907/2006 in referenced article (REACH Regulation). These substances may be placed on the market or used by manufacturers...
The EU Regulation on biocidal products (EU) No 528/2012 governs the placement on the market and use of biocidal products such as disinfectants, wood preservatives or pesticides. The biocidal active...
Correction to the new rules concerning the placing on the market of CBD aromatic oil
In the article reeferenced below we reported on the new rules concerning the placing on the market of CBD aromatic oils with respect to the future ban on the sale of aromatic oil containing CBD which...
Planned changes to Annex VI of the CLP Regulation or to substance classifications
Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 (CLP Regulation) governs the classification, labelling and packaging of substances and mixtures that are classified as hazardous. Table 3 in Annex VI contains a list of...
BLAC interpretation aid on expertise according to ChemBiozidDV
We reported on the new Biocide Law Implementing Regulation (ChemBiozidDV) in thereferenced article below. Among other things, a qualified person is required for the sale of certain biocidal products...
Designating of technical standards for low-voltage electrical products
In the Low Voltage Electrical Products Ordinance it is stated that the responsible Federal Office shall designate technical standards specifying basic requirements for low-voltage electrical products...
Q&A of the EU Commission for the extension of the transitional periods for medical devices and in-vitro diagnostic medical devices
EU legislation relating to medical devices was comprehensively revised by Regulation (EU) 2017/745 on medical devices (the MDR) and Regulation (EU) 2017/746 on in vitro diagnostic medical devices...
New rules concerning the placing on the market of CBD aromatic oil
Chemical products containing CBD which are placed on the market in accordance with Swiss chemicals legislation are designated according to the general ruling as aromatic oils which contain CBD. The...
Transitional period for amendments to the Catalogue of feed materials ends soon
We reported on the revision of the Catalogue of feed materials in referenced article below. All amendments made to the Catalogue of feed materials, excluding the use of the feed additives sodium...
Facilitation planned for the award of the UDI for contact lenses
The Medical Device Regulation (MDR) 2017/745 introduced the Unique Device Identification (UDI) to ensure the traceability of medical devices. Manufacturers must report assigned basic UDI-DIs and UDI...
Tightening of ecodesign requirements for individual room heaters planned
The EU Commission has presented a draft for a new regulation of the ecodesign requirements for individual room heaters, which extends and tightens the ecodesign requirements. Heated towel rails and...
The Wine Committee regularly drafts resolutions which are then implemented in Austrian wine law. The draft of the Wine Law Collective Regulation 2022 contains all decisions from 2022. Changes to the...
In accordance with Regulation (EC) No 1924/2006, only health claims that are explicitly authorised may be used in food labelling and advertising. Another health claim is now being authorised with this...
Addition of protein requirements for infant and follow-on formula from protein hydrolysates
Infant formula is governed in the EU by Regulations (EU) 609/2013 and (EU) 2016/127. Infant and follow-on formula that is produced from protein hydrolysates must meet specific requirements for the...
General rulings for certain drinks with added vitamin D
According to Section 54 of the German Food and Feed Code (LFGB), foods that are lawfully produced or placed on the market in another EU Member State or another state party to the agreement on the...
Announcement of the Regulation on the designation of origin for certain ingredients in the catering industry
We informed you about the announcement of the Regulation on the compulsory indication of the origin of meat, milk and eggs along the supply chain. With the aim of encouraging consumers to make...
Further extension of the transitional periods for medical devices and in-vitro diagnostic medical devices
EU legislation relating to medical devices was comprehensively revised by Regulation (EU) 2017/745 on medical devices (the MDR) and Regulation (EU) 2017/746 on in vitro diagnostic medical devices...
Transitional period for food with green tea extracts ends soon
With Information Letter No 2022_297, we reported on the inclusion of green tea extracts that contain (-)-epigallocatechin-3-gallate in the Annex to Regulation (EC) No 1925/2006. It was stipulated here...
Regulation (EU) 2019/1009 sets out the provisions for making EU fertiliser products available on the market. EU fertiliser products are fertilisers with CE marking. Now the EU Commission has published...
Harmonised standards for electrical equipment designed for use within certain voltage limits
Product group concerned: Electrical equipment designed for use within certain voltage limits Basic act: Directive 2014/35/EU Standards concerned: EN 60335-2-30:2009/A1:2020 EN 60335-2-30:2009/A11:2012...
Harmonised standards for electrical equipment designed for use within certain voltage limits
Product group concerned: Electrical equipment designed for use within certain voltage limits Basic act: Directive 2014/35/EU Standards concerned: EN 60335-2-30:2009/A11:2012 EN 60335-2-30:2009/AC:2010...
New regulations for veterinary medicinal products, especially defining criteria for over-the-counter sales
A new legal framework was created for veterinary medicinal products with Regulation (EU) 2019/6 which has been employed since the beginning of 2022 (referenced article). The Regulation will be...
In addition to the draft revision of the ecodesign requirements for household tumble dryers, the EU Commission has now presented a draft revision of the energy labels for tumble dryers. The scale of...
Deadline for submitting the application on the use of phthalates subject to authorisation ends soon
We reported on the extension to the authorisation obligation for the use of phthalates DEHP, BBP, DBP and DIBP in food contact materials and primary packaging of veterinary medicinal products in...
Postponing the expiry date of biocidal active substances
The EU Regulation on biocidal products (EU) No 528/2012 governs the placement on the market and use of biocidal products such as disinfectants, wood preservatives or pesticides. The biocidal active...
Non-approval of existing biocidal active substances
The EU Regulation on biocidal products (EU) No 528/2012 governs the placement on the market and use of biocidal products such as disinfectants, wood preservatives or pesticides. The biocidal active...
The opinions of the working group comprising experts in the field of food hygiene and foodstuffs of animal origin (the ALTS) serve as guidance for the interpretation and application of foodstuffs...
Amendment to the Annexes IV and V to the POP Regulation enters into force soon
We reported on the amendment to the Annexes IV and V to Regulation (EU) 2019/1021 (POP Regulation) which prohibits or restricts the production, placement on the market and use of certain POP in...
Information of the GEA on the evaluation of solders that contact drinking water updated
The German Drinking Water Ordinance (TrinkwV) specifies requirements for substances and materials which are used in infrastructure for the extraction, treatment or distribution of drinking water and...
Inclusion of the novel food nicotinamide riboside chloride as a source of niacin in Regulation (EU) No 609/2013
The Annex to Regulation (EU) No 609/2013 contains a Union list of substances that may be added to one or more of the following categories of food: food for infants and young children, food for special...
The Pharmacopoeia is a collection of recognised pharmaceutical rules concerning the quality, testing, storage, dispensing and classification of medicinal products and the substances used in their...
New version of the guidelines for fruit juice and fruit nectar
The German Food Code is a collection of guidelines which describe the manufacturing, composition or other characteristics of numerous foods. The guidelines for fruit juice and fruit nectar have been...
Tightening of ecodesign requirements for household tumble dryers planned
The EU Commission has presented a draft for a new regulation of the ecodesign requirements for household tumble dryers. This is intended to extend and tighten the ecodesign requirements. Among other...
New authorisation of the food additives glucosylated steviol glycosides (E 960d) and carbomer (E 1210)
Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 governs the use of EU-wide approved additives in the food categories and their maximum levels. Two new additives will be added to the list of permitted additives with...
Amendment and extension of maximum levels of arsenic in certain foods
Regulation (EU) 1881/2006 sets various maximum levels for contaminants in foods. The maximum levels of arsenic in foods will now be amended and extended with this Regulation. Arsenic is a metalloid...
Amendment to the standards for the traceability system of tobacco products
Technical standards for the establishment and operation of a traceability system for tobacco products were laid down in Regulation (EU) 2018/574. It contains provisions for the marking of packages...
Planned amendment of the LMIV regarding the best before date
In the EU, with a few exceptions, food must be labelled with a best before date ("Best before ..."). Quickly perishable foodstuffs must be labelled with a use-by date ("To be consumed by ..."). The...
Amendment for straight inorganic macronutrient fertilisers
Regulation (EU) 2019/1009 has governed the composition and the making available on the market of EU fertilising products since July 2022. The previous fertiliser types were replaced by seven...
Correction to the lists for authorised products and substances in organic production
We reported on the change to the lists for authorised products and substances in the production for organic food and feed in the article referenced below. Regulation (EU) 2023/121 will now be...
Transitional period for mixed feed for pets expires soon
We informed you that the Swiss Feed Book Regulation was amended in the article referenced below. Only mixed feed for pets that is labelled in accordance with the amending Regulation that came into...
Exception for reference points for action for nitrofurans and their metabolites
In the article referenced below, we informed you of Regulation (EU) 2019/1871 in the reference points for action for residues from certain pharmacologically active substances for which no maximum...
Entries, amendments and cancellations of protected designations of origin and traditional specialities guaranteed
This information letter provides information on new entries and amendments of protected designations of origin and traditional specialities guaranteed Foods Wine 1. Food 1.1 New entries for protected...
Union list of flavourings: Inclusion of a new flavouring
The Union list in Annex I Part A to Regulation (EC) No 1334/2008 lists the flavourings and source materials approved for use in and on foods and their conditions of use. The following substance will...
Change to the valuation basis for metallic materials in contact with drinking water and information on nickel release from chromeplated components
The Drinking Water Regulation in Germany contains provisions to guarantee the quality of drinking water. These include regulations for systems for obtaining, processing and distributing drinking water...
Regulation on the minimum requirements for water reuse enters into force soon
We reported on the Regulation on the minimum requirements for water reuse which should be used in agriculture in the article referenced below. In addition to minimum water quality requirements, it...
Regulation (EU) 2019/1021 on persistent organic pollutants (POPs Regulation) prohibits or restricts the manufacturing, placing on the market and use of certain POPs (persistent organic pollutants) in...
Q&A document published on vigilance with medical devices
Regulation (EU) 2017/745 on medical devices (MDR) governs the placement and provision on the market of medical devices intended for human use and their accessories. The Medical Device Coordination...
New European Assessment Documents published for construction products
Regulation (EU) No 305/2011 lays down harmonised conditions for the marketing of construction products. Technical Assessment Bodies assess the performance of construction products using methods and...
Amendment of the bilateral agreement on protected indications of origin
The trade agreement between the European Union and the Swiss Confederation regulates the terms for trade in agricultural products between the EU Member States and Switzerland. Annex 12 of the...
Draft for the adaptation of the Animal Food Hygiene Regulation
In the article referenced below, we reported on the amendment of Regulation (EC) No 853/2004 with regard to, among other things, the extension of the sales period for eggs from 21 to 28 days after...
Adaptation of various regulations in the wine sector to the new requirements of Regulation (EU) 2021/2117
The EU has adopted some changes in the wine sector with Regulation (EU) 2021/2117. This requires these drafts for the adaptation of the Regulation (EU) 2019/33 and Regulation (EU) 1308/2013. The...
The basic health and safety requirements are defined for machines in the EU Machine Directive (Directive 2006/42/EC). They are specified with technical standards. If the technical standards are...
Amendment of the WEEE Directive regarding the disposal of waste equipment
Directive 2012/19/EU ("WEEE Directive") regulates, among other things, the disposal and its costs of waste electrical equipment and photovoltaic systems. The European Court of Justice (ECJ) has ruled...
Reclassification of medical devices without an intended medical purpose
Regulation (EU) 2017/745 contains the fundamental requirements for medical devices This Regulation equates certain products to medical devices that have similar functions and risks to medical devices...
Common specifications for medical devices without an intended medical purpose
Regulation (EU) 2017/745 (MDR) contains the fundamental requirements for medical devices This Regulation equates certain products to medical devices that have similar functions and risks to medical...
Regulation (EC) 1272/2008 (CLP Regulation) sets out requirements for the classification, labelling and packaging of substances and mixtures classified as hazardous. This is now to be changed within...
New version of the Codex section B 32 Milk and milk products
The Austrian Foodstuffs Code (Codex Alimentarius Austriacus) lays down designations, definitions, methods of investigation and principles of assessment as well as guidelines for the manufacture and...
LMIDV draft published regarding designation of origin of loose meat
In order to make it possible for consumers to keep informed about the origin of fresh goods before buying them, the origin of meat sold loose from service counters will have to be indicated in future...
Designation of harmonised technical standards for construction products
The Construction Product Act and Construction Product Regulation stipulate that the responsible federal office designates harmonised technical standards that are suitable for verifying the performance...
Draft amendment to Annex I Regulation on plastic food contact articles
Regulation (EU) No 10/2011 governs plastic materials and articles intended to come into contact with food Now the draft amending regulation has been published, which provides for the amendment of...
Designating of technical standards for low-voltage electrical products
In the Low Voltage Electrical Products Ordinance it is stated that the responsible Federal Office shall designate technical standards specifying basic requirements for low-voltage electrical products...
Drafts for the labelling of organic food in out-of-home catering published
In order to promote sustainable nutrition, the Federal Ministry of Food and Agriculture has published a draft on the labelling of organic food in communal catering facilities. Meals should be allowed...
Planned amendments to the Fertiliser Regulation and the Plant Health Regulation
A revision of the Fertiliser Regulation and the Plant Health Regulation is also planned as part of the consultation process for the 2023 package of agricultural measures. The protection of domestic...
Planned amendments to the WBF Regulation on organic farming and the Feedstuffs Book Regulation
As part of the consultation process for the 2023 package of agricultural regulations, a revision of the Feedstuffs Book Regulation, the PDO/PGI Regulationand a revision of the regulation on organic...
Transitional period for the new list of cosmetic ingredients ends soon
The EDI Regulation on cosmetic products (VKos) governs the labelling of cosmetic products, among other things. We reported on the change to the VKos in the article referenced below The VKos has so far...
Updated glossary of the common designations used in the EU Cosmetics Regulation will soon be obligatory to use
We reported on the update to the glossary of designations that are mandatory for labelling according to the EU Cosmetics Regulation in the article referenced below. Cosmetic ingredients may be...
Change to the lists for authorised products and substances in organic production
We informed you about Regulation 2021/1165 which defines the lists of authorised products and substances for use in organic production in the article referenced below. This Regulation will now be...
The Food Chemistry Society updated its white paper on vanilla flavouring – Origin, analytics and characterisation of vanilla components. The labelling of vanilla flavourings is also addressed in one...
Notice of trade designations for fish and fishery products
The correct labelling of fishery and aquaculture products contains the scientific names and the trade designation. The German Federal Agency for Agriculture and Food (BLE) keeps the "list of...
New substances of very high concern (SVHC) added to the ECHA Candidate List
Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006, also known as the REACH Regulation, governs the registration, evaluation, authorisation and restriction of chemical substances in the EU. Annex XIV of the REACH...
The updated directive for assessing soups and sauces has now been published. The key changes are set out below. Chapter I "Scope of application" now clearly states that meat stock/gravy do not fall...
Harmonised standards for electrical equipment designed for use within certain voltage limits
Product group concerned: Electrical equipment designed for use within certain voltage limits Basic act: Directive 2014/35/EU Standards concerned: EN IEC 60598-2-22:2022 EN 61347-2-7:2012/A1:2019 EN...
Harmonised standards for electrical equipment designed for use within certain voltage limits
Product group concerned: Electrical equipment designed for use within certain voltage limits Basic act: Directive 2014/35/EU Standards concerned: EN 61347-2-7:2012/A1:2019 EN 60598-2-22:2014/AC:2015...
Transitional period for new maximum levels according to VPRH expires soon
We informed you of the change to the regulation on maximum levels for pesticide residues (VPRH) in the article referenced below. The Regulation entered into force on 15 October 2022. Food may only be...
Maximum levels planned for nickel in certain foods
Based on the current data situation and new scientific findings on the reproductive and developmental toxicity of nickel, the Commission has published a draft regulation setting maximum levels for...
Paper on allergen management and information flow in supply chains
Food Drink Europe (FDE) published a paper on the topic of allergen management and the information flow in supply chains. Allergen management requires a comprehensive preventive approach along the...
Opinion of the BfR regarding the allergen labelling of spelt
The Food Information Regulation governs the labelling of allergens on food packaging. The most frequent allergens include cereals containing gluten such as wheat, rye or oat. The Commission notice on...
Updated FAQ relating to the GEA evaluation criteria and confirmation of conformity published
The German Drinking Water Regulation (TrinkwV) specifies requirements for substances and materials which are used in infrastructure for the extraction, treatment or distribution of drinking water and...
Revised descriptors for the food categories in Annex II to the EU Food Additives Regulation
Part E of Annex II to Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 lists approved food additives and their conditions of use broken down by food categories. The food categories specified in Part E are explained in...
Change to the Directive on radio equipment relating to the standardisation of chargers
Directive 2014/53/EU governs requirements for radio equipment that is brought onto the market. This also includes regulations for accessories. The change to the Directive involves charging cables for...
Change to national laws for the approximation to the EU Market Surveillance Regulation
The Measurement and Calibration Law (MEG) and the Electrical Engineering Law were amended by the federal laws provided below. The changes largely relate to the update of references to EU regulations...
Ban on the use and placement on the market of certain plastic granulate shall enter into force soon
We informed you about the changes to the Chemical Risk Reduction Regulation for various organic pollutants and oxo-degradable plastic in the article referenced below. The placing on the market and use...
"Free-range" refers to the keeping of livestock on a site with access to the outdoors outside stables. Certain requirements such as stocking density or time outdoors must be adhered to. The Poultry...
Transitional period of the German Pharmacopoeia expires soon
We informed you about the changes to the German Pharmacopoeia in the article referenced below. They comprised the inclusion of a new monograph, two monographs in a revised version and 16 revised...
Extended transitional period for the use of valuation bases for materials in contact with drinking water ends soon
We informed you about the update to the transitional arrangement for the use of valuation bases of materials that come into contact with drinking water in the article referenced below. As was the case...
CJEU judgment on the labelling of food with substitute ingredients
Regulation (EU) 1169/2011 (FIR) governs the labelling of food with the aim of providing consumers with the information they need and thus protecting them from being misled. The European Court of...
Labelling of technical standards for personal protective equipment
IRegulation (EU) 2016/425 (EU PPE Regulation) lays down the essential health and safety requirements for personal protective equipment (PPE). They are specified with technical standards. If the...
Transitional period for energy efficiency labels on light sources expires soon
In the article reference below, we informed you about the revision of energy labels for light sources and changes in the obligations to be fulfilled by suppliers and retailers. The following changes...
Regulation (EU) 2019/1021 on persistent organic pollutants has been amended by Regulation (EU) 2022/2400. We reported on this in the article referenced below. The amending regulation has now been...
Energy efficiency requirements for welding equipment: Commission refrains from launching infringement proceedings
In the article referenced below, we reported on ecodesign requirements for welding equipment. Regulation (EU) 2019/1784 has been in force since November 2019. Compliance with the Regulation has been...
Guidance on the hygienic handling of reusable containers published
The Federal Ministry for Health and Consumer Protection has published guidance for the handling of containers provided by customers for refilling. This shows that filling customer's containers is...
The Austrian Foodstuffs Code (Codex Alimentarius Austriacus) lays down designations, definitions, methods of investigation and principles of assessment as well as guidelines for the manufacture and...
Amendment of Codex chapter B 30 Edible fats, edible oils
The Austrian Foodstuffs Code (Codex Alimentarius Austriacus) lays down designations, definitions, methods of investigation and principles of assessment as well as guidelines for the manufacture and...
Amendment of Codex chapter B 14 Meat and meat products
The Austrian Foodstuffs Code (Codex Alimentarius Austriacus) lays down designations, definitions, methods of investigation and principles of assessment as well as guidelines for the manufacture and...
Amendment of actionthresholds for certain contaminants in foodstuffs
The Federal Ministry for Health is taking a proactive approach and defining action thresholds for certain contaminants that are not subject to EU rules. This update of the action thresholds for...
Bekanntmachung der Kommission zur EU-Kontrollverordnung
Regulation (EU) 2017/625 governs the requirements for official controls for food, feed products and materials. It also sets out rules for controls in the fields of plant health, plant protection and...
The Plant Health Ordinance (PHO) was adopted with the aim of minimising the harm that can be caused by the introduction of harmful organisms with imports of plants, parts of plants and seeds. To this...
The Energy Efficiency Regulation (EnEV) specifies requirements relating to energy consumption and the labelling of devices with the energy label with the aim of reducing energy consumption. The...
Amendments to the Regulations on organic agriculture
Various regulations on the production and labelling of organic food and organic feed were amended as part of the package of agricultural regulations in 2022. Annexes 1 and 2 with the country lists as...
Amendment to the Annexes IV and V to the POP Regulation
Regulation (EU) 2019/1021 on persistent organic pollutants implements two international agreements on persistent organic pollutants (POP): the Protocol on Long-Range Transboundary Air Pollution and...
Lists for the calculation of the designation of origin "Switzerland" published
We reported on changes to Regulations on the use of Swiss indications of origin for food (HasLV, HasLV-WBF) in the article referenced below. They govern the use of the designation of origin...
Transitional period for the restriction of perfluorinated carboxylic acids ends soon
We reported on the inclusion of linear and branched perfluorinated carboxylic acids with chain lengths C8-C13 (C9-C14-PFCA) in Annex XVII to Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 in the article referenced...
Transitional periods for chemical properties of toys end soon
We reported on the change to the EDI Regulation on the safety of toys (Toy Regulation) in the article referenced below. The limit for 3,7-dimethyl-2-octen-1-ol (6,7-dihydrogeraniol) was set at 100 mg...
Maximum levels set for perfluoroalkyl substances in certain foodstuffs
Regulation (EC) No 1881/2006 sets maximum levels for various contaminants in foodstuffs. Maximum levels for perfluoroalkyl substances will now be incorporated with Regulation (EU) 2022/2388...
VRLtH: Changes to maximum residue levels of pharmacologically active substances enter into force soon
We reported on changes to and new entries of pharmacologically active substances in foods of animal origin in the article referenced below. The maximum residue levels of the following two substances...
Amended guidelines for the ecodesign of electronic displays will enter into force soon
We reported on a change to the Energy Efficiency Regulation (EnEV) in the article referenced below. With this change, requirements for the design of equipment (ecodesign) were amended or revised. As...
The regulation on telecommunications systems (FAV) defines basic requirements for radio systems. Product-specific, technical variants to meet these requirements are specified in technical standards...
Extension of transitional period for electronic marketplaces according to the German Electrical and Electronic Equipment Act
We reported on a new testing obligation for operators of electronic marketplaces and fulfilment service providers in Information Letter 2021_146. These parties should verify the registration of each...
Planned Regulation on labelling of organic pet food
Regulation (EU) 2018/848 regulates the labelling and production of organic food and feed since January 2022. The regulation regarding the labelling of feed in Regulation (EU) 2018/848 does not address...
Packaging is essential for the protection and transportation of products, but it consumes significant amounts of primary raw materials and has a perceptible impact on the environment. Since the...
Amendment to the Animal Feedstuffs Book Regulation and the Animal Feedstuffs Regulation
The Swiss Animal Feedstuffs Regulation (FMV) and the Animal Feedstuffs Book Regulation (FMBV) contain rules regarding the production and placing on the market of animal feedstuffs and feedstuff...
Defining a maximum level for green tea extracts in food
Regulation (EC) No 1925/2006 governs the addition of vitamins and minerals and certain other substances to food. Due to a potential risk to consumers associated with the intake of catechins, in...
Expiry of some exemptions to the RoHS guideline for mercury enters into force soon
We reported on the publication of guidelines to renew exemptions for the continued placing on the market of lamps containing mercury in the article referenced below. The possibility of placing the...
Since 5 April 2023, the European Commission has made the information on permitted feed additives available in an online register: Register The register is updated regularly and refers/links to the...
Harmonised standards for personal protective equipment
Product group concerned: Personal protective equipment Basic act: Regulation (EU) 2016/425 Standards concerned: EN 143:2021 EN ISO 13688:2013/A1:2021 EN ISO 20349-1:2017/A1:2020 EN ISO 18527-2:2021 EN...
Harmonised standards for personal protective equipment
Product group concerned: Personal protective equipment Basic act: Regulation (EU) 2016/425 Standards concerned: EN 143:2000/AC:2005 EN 143:2000/A1:2006 EN ISO 13688:2013 Deletion: 09.06.2024
Harmonised standards for personal protective equipment
Product group concerned: Personal protective equipment Basic act: Regulation (EU) 2016/425 Standards concerned: EN 352-1:2002 EN 352-2:2002 EN 352-3:2002 EN 352-4:2001/A1:2005 EN 352-5:2002/A1:2005 EN...
The German Food Code is a collection of guidelines which describe the manufacturing, composition or other characteristics of numerous foods. The guidelines for gourmet salads have been revised and...
CJEU judgment on food for special medical purposes
Regulation (EU) 609/2013 governs composition and information requirements for food for special groups such as infant formula or food for special medical purposes. The European Court of Justice (CJEU)...
Minimum requirements for extended manufacturer responsibility
We reported on the amendment to the Waste Management Act in the article referenced below. Manufacturers or collection and recycling systems that have established a regime of extended manufacturer...
Entries, amendments and cancellations of protected designations of origin and traditional specialities guaranteed
This information letter provides information on new entries and amendments of protected designations of origin and traditional specialities guaranteed Foods Wine 1. Food 1.1. New entries for protected...
"Spot-on" products: Parasiticides for dogs not suitable for cats
Reference is made to the risks from using parasiticides for dogs with cats in the notice published by the Federal Institute for Risk Assessment (BfR). These include, for example, "spot-on" products...
EGC changes the classification of titanium dioxide
With Regulation (EU) 2020/217, titanium dioxide was classified in Annex VI to Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 (CLP Regulation). Titanium dioxide is therefore suspected in powder form of having a...
Revision of the marketing standards, conformity checks and analysis methods for olive oil
The previously valid regulations for olive oil, Regulation (EEC) No 2568/91 and Implementing Regulation (EU) No 29/2012 with marketing regulations and characteristics as well as analysis methods of...
Publication of guidelines for sensory testing of vegan and vegetarian foods
The Food Federation Germany, the Working Group of Food Chemistry Experts of the German Federal States and the Federal Office of Consumer Protection and Food Safety (ALS) together with the Working...
Change to the entry of hexachlorobenzene in the Regulation on persistent organic substances
Regulation (EU) 2019/1021 on persistent organic pollutants implements two international agreements on persistent organic pollutants (POP): the Protocol on Long-Range Transboundary Air Pollution and...
Designation of technical standards for pressure equipment
In the Federal Product Safety Act it is stated that the responsible Federal Office shall designate technical standards specifying basic health and safety requirements for pressure equipment. If such...
The designations and labelling of wine and wine-based beverages is governed by the Regulation (EU) 1308/2013. The Wine Regulation also applies in Germany. It will now be adapted to European law. It...
Change to the hygiene requirements of food of animal origin
Regulation (EC) No 853/2004 governs specific hygiene requirements for food of animal origin. This Regulation will be amended. The change will result in the selling period for eggs being amended and...
Labelling of technical standards for personal protective equipment
Regulation (EU) 2016/4254 (EU PPE Regulation) defines the basic health and safety requirements for personal protective equipment (PPE). They are specified with technical standards. If the technical...
Change to package sizes of retail packages for tobacco product substitutes
Various tax laws and especially fiscal regulations will be amended with the Eight Act amending the Acts on excise duties. However, the change in the Tobacco Tax Regulation also relates to the...
Amendment to Annexes III & VI to the EU Cosmetics Regulation
The EU Cosmetics Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 specifies requirements relating to the manufacture and sale of cosmetic products. Annex III to the Regulation lists substances subject to restricted use...
Change to the lipid and magnesium requirements for total diet replacement for weight control
We reported on Delegated Regulation (EU) 2017/1798 in the article referenced below in relation to the particular composition and information requirements for total diet replacement for weight control...
Product group concerned: Radio equipment Basic act: Directive 2014/53/EU Standards concerned: The references of the harmonised standards for radio equipment published in support of Directive 2014/53...
Product group concerned: Radio equipment Basic act: Directive 2014/53/EU Standards concerned: EN 302 066-2 V1.2.1 EN 302 208 V3.1.1 EN 302 609 V2.1.1 EN 303 204 V2.1.2 EN 303 276 V1.1.1 Deletion: 20...
Product group concerned: Radio equipment Basic act: Directive 2014/53/EU Standards concerned: EN 301 444 V2.1.2 EN 301 908-1 V13.1.1 EN 302 217-2 V3.2.2 EN 302 296-2 V1.2.1 EN 302 480 V2.1.2 EN 302...
BfR health assessment of nicotine sachets (nicotine pouches)
Nicotine sachets, also referred to as nicotine pouches have mainly been sold in the US, Great Britain and Sweden since 2019. They are sachets that instead of tobacco contain nicotine powder, e.g...
Designation of European Assessment Documents for construction products
The Construction Products Act requires the manufacturers of construction products to create a declaration of performance if a construction product that is covered by a harmonised standard or...
Swiss general ruling for spring water from Germany
Food from the European Union that differs from the Swiss regulations may only be placed on the market in Switzerland after a general ruling has been granted according to Article 16c of the Federal law...
Decisions of the ALTS on food hygiene and microbiology
The decisions of the working group comprising experts in the field of food hygiene and foodstuffs of animal origin (the ALTS) serve as guidance for the interpretation and application of foodstuffs...
The decisions of the working group comprising experts in the field of food hygiene and foodstuffs of animal origin (the ALTS) serve as guidance for the interpretation and application of foodstuffs...
The decisions of the working group comprising experts in the field of food hygiene and foodstuffs of animal origin (the ALTS) serve as guidance for the interpretation and application of foodstuffs...
The decisions of the working group comprising experts in the field of food hygiene and foodstuffs of animal origin (the ALTS) serve as guidance for the interpretation and application of foodstuffs...
Updated FAQ relating to the GEA evaluation criteria and confirmation of conformity
The German Drinking Water Regulation (TrinkwV) specifies requirements for substances and materials which are used in infrastructure for the extraction, treatment or distribution of drinking water and...
Transitional period for the use of the designation "Steviol glycosides (E 960)" expires soon
We reported on the change to the specifications of the additive E 960 in Regulation (EU) No 231/2012 as well as corresponding amendments in Annex II to Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 on food additives...
Regulation on amending the Food Irradiation Regulation and other food legislation regulations adopted
This Regulation implements changes and amendments in the Food Irradiation Regulation, the Regulation on trading with vinegar and vinegar essence and the Novel Food Regulation. Relevant content changes...
New version of the Regulation on recycled plastic for food contact materials
Regulation (EC(EG) Nr. 282/2008) No 282/2008 governed the recycling processes for plastics intended to come into contact with foods to date. However, as not all plastics or processes are covered by...
Extension of the ban on flavouring to heated tobacco products
Directive 2014/40/EU governs the production, presentation and sale of tobacco and related products. The Directive (EU) 2022/2100 changes them in terms of the labelling and flavouring of heated tobacco...
We provided information on the new regulation of precursors for explosive substances in Switzerland in the article referenced below. Depending on the concentration, a distinction is made between the...
Further restrictions for UV filters in cosmetic products shall enter into force soon
We reported on the restriction of several UV filters in cosmetic products in the article referenced below. The following substances are already in Annex IV and were restricted even more: 2-Hydroxy-4...
General ruling adopted for certain soft drinks with added vitamin D
According to Section 54 of the German Food and Feed Code (LFGB), foods that are lawfully produced or placed on the market in another EU Member State or another state party to the agreement on the...
Sales restrictions for precursors shall enter into force soon
We reported on the new regulation for precursors for explosive substances that are defined by the Precursor Law (VSG) and the Precursor Regulation (VVSG) in the article referenced below . The...
Revision of requirements for EU fertilising products
Regulation (EU) 2019/1009 has governed the composition and the making available on the market of EU fertilising products since July 2022. The previous fertiliser types were replaced by seven...
Inclusion of substances in the Annexes II, III & V to the regulation on cosmetic products
The EU Cosmetics Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 specifies requirements relating to the manufacture and sale of cosmetic products. The annexes of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 contains regulations for...
Amendment to the maximum levels for dioxins and dioxin-like PCBs in foods of animal origin
Regulation (EC) No 1881/2006 sets maximum levels for various contaminants in foodstuffs. The maximum levels for dioxins and dioxin-like polychlorinated biphenyls (PCB) will now be amended and extended...
CJEU judgment on the application of the zero tolerance limit of Listeria monocytogenes of foods placed on the market
The microbial requirements for food are defined in Regulation (EC) No 2073/2005. Limits for Listeria monocytogenes in food that may benefit the growth of Listeria monocytogenes and are not intended...
Regulation (EU) 2018/848 is the basic regulation for provisions of organic food and feed in the EU. Import requirements are also defined in the Regulation. The EU has now also published FAQs in...
Regulation on authorised representatives and reporting obligations of the packaging regulation valid soon
The Packaging regulation contains rules regarding product responsibility for packaging, and it is also intended to prevent and reduce the environmental impacts of packaging waste. The amendment is...
Disposable alternative for disposable plastic food packaging and disposable beverage cups
We informed you about the amendment to the Packaging Act in the article referenced below. Final distributors that fill disposable plastic food packaging and disposable beverage cups with product on...
New European Assessment Documents published for construction products
Regulation (EU) No 305/2011 lays down harmonised conditions for the marketing of construction products. Technical Assessment Bodies assess the performance of construction products using methods and...
Voluntary IT security mark: Introduction and amendment of product categories
The regulations for labelling certain products with a voluntary IT security mark can be found in the law on the Federal Office for Information Security (BSI Law). The products are divided into product...
Transitional period for the labelling of compound feed for pet animals ends soon
We reported on amendments to the Feed Book Regulation, among other things, in the article referenced below. Two new functional groups "Other technological additives" in the Technological additives...
The German Food Code is a collection of guidelines which describe the manufacturing, composition or other characteristics of numerous foods. The guidelines for pasta have now been revised. The...
Update of the EU database and accompanying documents on processing factors for pesticide residues
The concentration of residues of plant protection products may change in these products as a result of various processing processes for agricultural products. Processing factors can be used to...
Organic farming: Transitional period for the use of certain processing aids and additives ends soon
We reported on the amendment to the WBF Regulation on organic farming, which is used to align Swiss law with EU organic law amended from 1 January 2022 in the article referenced below. As part of the...
Organic production: Period of validity of certificates from control authorities from 2021 and before expires soon
We reported on the adoption of Implementing Regulation (EU) 2021/1165 to the new EU Organic Regulation in the article referenced below. The Implementing Regulation stipulates, among other things, that...
Amendment to the Regulation on the maximum levels for pesticide residues (VPRH)
The Regulation on maximum levels for pesticide residues in or on products of plant or animal origin will be amended with the aforementioned change in Annex 2 (permitted maximum levels for pesticides)...
Updated information from the GEA on cement-bound materials in contact with drinking water
Materials in contact with drinking water must fulfil specific hygienic requirements according to the German Drinking Water Ordinance (TrinkwV). The general requirements under the TrinkwV are specified...
Amendment to the transitional silicone recommendation
The German Drinking Water Ordinance (TrinkwV) specifies requirements for substances and materials which are used in infrastructure for the extraction, treatment or distribution of drinking water and...
The EDI Regulation on materials and articles intended to come into contact with food (consumer goods regulation) describes consumer goods and defines the requirements for them. References to the LMVV...
Das Verpackungsgesetz enthält Vorgaben zur Produktverantwortung an Verpackungen und soll zusätzlich die Auswirkungen von Verpackungsabfällen auf die Umwelt vermeiden und verringern. Fristgerecht...
New GMO products that may be brought onto the market without approval
The Regulation on genetically modified foods (VGVL) governs the authorisation procedure for foods that are genetically modified organisms (GMOs), contain them or were obtained therefrom (GMO products)...
Maximum levels defined for the additives ascorbic acid and ascorbate in tuna
Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 governs the use of EU-wide approved additives in the foods. The use of ascorbic acid and its salts in tuna has now been amended. Ascorbic acid (E 300), sodium ascorbate (E...
Amendment to the specifications of rebaudiosides from Stevia
Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 governs the use of EU-wide approved additives in the foods. Regulation (EU) No 231/2012 contains the specifications of authorised food additives. The amendment concerns...
Amendment to the regulation on cosmetic products – new list of ingredients
The EDI Regulation on cosmetic products (VKos) governs the labelling of cosmetic products, among other things. All ingredients of a cosmetic product must be added to the packaging under the term...
Regulation (EU) No 432/2012 lists permitted health claims made on foods, other than those referring to the reduction of disease risk and to children's development and health. This involves a...
The guidance values for petroleum-derived hydrocarbons (PAK) in food were first published in 2019. These guidance values have been expanded and amended below. These guidance values have now been...
Notice of trade designations for fish and fishery products
The correct labelling of fishery and aquaculture products contains the scientific names and the trade designation. The German Federal Agency for Agriculture and Food (BLE) keeps the "list of...
Amendment to the guidelines for bread and pastries
The German Food Code is a collection of guidelines which describe the manufacturing, composition or other characteristics of numerous foods. The guidelines for bread and pastries have now been changed...
Amendment of guidelines for meat and meat products
The German Food Code is a collection of guidelines which describe the manufacturing, composition or other characteristics of numerous foods. The guidelines for meat and meat products which were...
Swiss food law largely coincides with EU legislation in order to prevent trade barriers. The planned amendments (Stretto 4) are intended to strengthen this and also adapt regulations regarding food...
Harmonised standards for personal protective equipment
Product group concerned: Personal protective equipment Basic act: Regulation (EU) 2016/425 Standards concerned: EN ISO 12402-2:2020 (restricted) EN ISO 12402-3:2020 (restricted) EN ISO 12402-4:2020...
Harmonised standards for personal protective equipment
Product group concerned: Personal protective equipment Basic act: Regulation (EU) 2016/425 Standards concerned: EN ISO 12402-5:2006 EN ISO 12402-6:2006 EN ISO 12402-8:2006 Deletion: 07.10.2022
Maximum levels for THC in hemp seed and products therefrom will enter into force soon
We reported on the new maximum levels for Delta-9-Tetrahydrocannabinol (∆9 -THC) in the article referenced below. The total of ∆9 -THCA and ∆9 - THC is used as maximum values for the maximum content...
Transitional periods of requirements for safety data sheets will expire soon
Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006, also known as the REACH Regulation, governs the registration, evaluation, authorisation and restriction of chemical substances in the EU. Annex II of the REACH Regulation...
Ban on external advertising for tobacco heating systems valid soon
A general ban on external advertising for tobacco products as well as ecigarettes and refill containers was introduced with the amendment to the Tobacco Product Act of 23 October 2020. External...
New requirements for safety data sheets will enter into force soon
We informed you about an adjustment of the Chemicals Regulation to the amended EU law in the article referenced below. This involved changes to Annex II to Regulation (EC) 1907/2006 (REACH Regulation)...
Designation of technical standards for the remaining products
According to the Swiss Federal Law on Product Safety (PrSG) and the Regulation on Product Safety (PrSV), technical standards which are suitable for specifying basic health and safety requirements are...
Product group concerned: Pressure equipment Basic act: Directive 2014/68/EU Standards concerned: EN 13480-2:2017/A3:2018 EN 13480-2:2017/A1:2018 EN 13480-2:2017/A2:2018 EN 13480-2:2017/A7:2020 EN...
Product group concerned: Pressure equipment Basic act: Directive 2014/68/EU Standards concerned: EN 13480-2:2017/A1:2018 EN 13480-2:2017/A2:2018 EN 13480-2:2017/A3:2018 EN 13480-2:2017/A7:2020 EN...
Amendment to the regulation on traceability according to the LFGB will enter into force soon
We informed you about the fourth law for the amendment of the Food and Feed Code (LFGB) with the article referenced below. An amendment related, among other things, to the revised obligation to...
Transitional period for allusions to and compound terms for spirits will expire soon
We reported on the change to the regulation and definition for "allusions" to spirits in the article referenced below. This change was implemented in the new Spirits Regulation (EU) 2019/787. A recent...
Numerous transitional periods of the Energy Efficiency Regulation will expire
We informed you about changes to the Energy Efficiency Regulation (EnEV) with Information Letter No 2020_132. The requirements for the environmentally compatible design (ecodesign) and the energy...
Consultation procedure on the guidelines for vegetable products
The German Food Book Commission (DLMBK) opened the consultation procedure for the amendment of the guidelines for vegetable products on 27.7.2022. Descriptions for tomato, olive and artichoke products...
Application of the European Pharmacopoeia, 10 th edition, 7th update
The Pharmacopoeia is a collection of recognised pharmaceutical rules concerning the quality, testing, storage, dispensing and classification of medicinal products and the substances used in their...
New minimum standard for the assessment of the recyclability of the ZSVR foundation
The Zentrale Stelle Verpackungsregister foundation (ZSVR) must develop a minimum standard for the assessment of the recyclability of packaging subject to the system participation obligation according...
Data sheet published on the differentiation of cleaning agents and biocidal products for exterior use
For retailers or importers, it is very important to be able to classify whether an existing product is a cleaning agent or a biocidal product subject to approval. Different legal requirements apply...
Perfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) include a large number of compounds that are used for various purposes in the industry. The use of PFAS in the currently large number of products must be viewed...
Draft law on the national animal husbandry label published
On 21.6.2022, we reported on the key points of the 5-stage national animal welfare label. Now a draft of the BMEL for the Animal Husbandry Labelling Act is available. The draft describes the planned...
In the referenced articles below, we provided you with information on the amendment of Annex XVII to Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 (REACH) with Regulation (EC) 2021/2204 of 13 December 2021. It was...
Transitional period for substances and preparations in the Chemicals Regulation expires
We reported on an adjustment of the Chemicals Regulation (ChemV) to the amendments to the European CLP Regulation in the article referenced below. The annexes to the CLP Regulation, last amended by...
Amendment of the list of the harmonised classification and labelling of certain hazardous substances will soon be applicable
In the article referenced below, we provided you with information on the amendment of Part 3 of Annex VI to Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 with Delegated Regulation (EU) 2021/849 of 11 March 2021. Part...
Ban on various organic pollutants and oxo-degradable plastics in the near future
In the article referenced below, we informed you of the amendment to the Chemicals Risk Reduction Regulation (ChemRRV). It mainly resulted in several amendments to the individual annexes of the...
Restriction of microplastics in various product groups planned
Microplastics lead to irreversible pollution of our ecosystems and food chains because they degrade very slowly. Following the public consultation on reducing microplastics, which ended at the end of...
At the end of June, the European Commission published a proposal for a Plant Protection Regulation to replace the current Plant Protection Directive (2009/128/EC). This would make the regulations...
Union list of flavouring substances: Updating the assessment and deleting numerous flavouring substances
The Union list in Annex I Part A to Regulation (EC) No 1334/2008 lists the flavourings and source materials approved for use in and on foods and their conditions of use. The following substances will...
Amendment of the Chemical Risk Reduction Ordinance (ChemRRV) in relation to persistent organic pollutants and oxo-degradable plastics
The Chemical Risk Reduction Ordinance (ChemRRV) prohibits or restricts the use of the particularly hazardous substances, preparations and articles that are specified in its Annexes. The ChemRRV is...
New limits for aniline in toys will enter into force soon
With the articles referenced below, we reported on the introduction of limits for aniline in textile toys and finger paints for small children in the EU Toy Directive 2009/48/EC and on the adoption of...
New and revised DGHM microbiological guide values and warning values published
In May 2022, the foodstuffs microbiology and hygiene specialized group of the German Society for Hygiene and Microbiology (DGHM) revised its microbiological guide values and warning values for the...
Entries and amendments for protected designations of origin and traditional specialities guaranteed
This information letter provides information on new entries and amendments of protected designations of origin and traditional specialities guaranteed 1. Foods 2. Wine 3. Spirit drinks 1. Food 1.1...
Draft on tobacco advertising ban to protect children and young people published
Following the adoption of a popular initiative, Switzerland plans to ban all tobacco advertising that can reach minors. Advertising and references to sales promotion as well as sponsorship for tobacco...
Transitional period for the 5th update of the 10th edition of the European Pharmacopoeia ends soon
In zhe article referenced below, we informed you about the translation of and announcement regarding the 5th update of the 10th edition of the German-language European Pharmacopoeia, which was...
Updated reference points for action for the substances chloramphenicol, malachite green and nitrofuran metabolites valid soon
In the article referenced below, we informed you of the update to reference points for action for residues from certain pharmacologically active substances for which no maximum residue limit has been...
CH: Transitional period of permitted substances for food contact inks expires
Previously we informed you of the change to the list of permitted substances for manufacturing inks and requirements for these substances in Annex 10 to the Consumer Goods Regulation. The four...
Imminent ban on the sale of cosmetic products with methyl-N-methylanthranilate
In the article referenced below, we informed you of the ban on the use of methyl-N-methylanthranilate (M-N-MA), CAS No 85-91-6, in sunscreen products and "leave-on" products (products which are left...
The entry of mineral oil hydrocarbons, especially aromatic mineral oil hydrocarbons (MOAH), into food is largely via food contact materials made from recycled paper. The health effects of the...
Adjustment of the Chemicals Regulation to the amended EU law on the classification and labelling of chemicals and substances subject to registration
The Chemicals Regulation (ChemV) governs the requirements for the placement on the market and handling of substances and preparations that may create a risk for people or the environment, among other...
Updating the Union list of approved biocidal active substances
The Biocidal Product Regulation (VBP) governs the approval and use of biocidal products as well as the classification, packaging and labelling. Annex 2 contains the Union list of approved active...
Adjustment to specifications for food additives regarding residues of ethylene oxide
Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 governs the use of EU-wide approved additives in the foods. Regulation (EU) No 231/2012 contains the specifications of authorised food additives. It is also specified that...
Maximum levels defined for .9-THC in hemp seeds and products derived therefrom
Regulation (EC) No 1881/2006 sets maximum levels for various contaminants in foodstuffs. Maximum levels of delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol (∆9-THC) equivalents (the sum of ∆9-THC and ∆9-THCA) will now be...
Amendment of Codex Section B1 relating to drinking water
The Austrian Foodstuffs Code (Codex Alimentarius Austriacus) lays down and specifies designations, definitions, methods of investigation and principles of assessment as well as guidelines for placing...
Organic certification of retail companies - decision-making aid
Important information The European Organic Regulation (EU) 2018/848, which entered into force on 1 January 2022, stipulates an organic certification for companies in relation to the following actions...
New version of guidelines for meat and meat products
The German Food Code is a collection of guidelines which describe the manufacturing, composition or other characteristics of numerous foods. The guidelines for meat and meat products have been revised...
Opinion of the Working Group of Food Chemistry Experts of the states and the Federal Office for Consumer Protection and Food Safety on genetic engineering and updating the guideline on monitoring genetically modified foods
Opinion of the Working Group of Food Chemistry Experts of the states and the Federal Office for Consumer Protection and Food Safety (ALS) serve as guidance for the interpretation and application of...
Opinion of the Working Group of Food Chemistry Experts of the states and the Federal Office for Consumer Protection and Food Safety on nutritional values of dried mushrooms
Opinion of the Working Group of Food Chemistry Experts of the states and the Federal Office for Consumer Protection and Food Safety (ALS) serve as guidance for the interpretation and application of...
Opinion of the Working Group of Food Chemistry Experts of the states and the Federal Office for Consumer Protection and Food Safety on bitterness units of "Pils/Pilsener"
Opinion of the Working Group of Food Chemistry Experts of the states and the Federal Office for Consumer Protection and Food Safety (ALS) serve as guidance for the interpretation and application of...
Opinion of the working group of food chemistry experts of the states and the federal office for consumer protection and food safety on labelling chocolate products as an ingredient
Opinion of the Working Group of Food Chemistry Experts of the states and the Federal Office for Consumer Protection and Food Safety (ALS) serve as guidance for the interpretation and application of...
Opinion of the working group of food chemistry experts of the states and the federal office for consumer protection and food safety on "artifical colourings"
Opinion of the Working Group of Food Chemistry Experts of the states and the Federal Office for Consumer Protection and Food Safety (ALS) serve as guidance for the interpretation and application of...
Opinion of the working group of food chemistry experts of the states and the federal office for consumer protection and food safety on cosmetic products
Opinion of the Working Group of Food Chemistry Experts of the states and the Federal Office for Consumer Protection and Food Safety (ALS) serve as guidance for the interpretation and application of...
Opinion of the working group of food chemistry experts of the states and the federal office for consumer protection and food safety on consumer goods
Opinion of the Working Group of Food Chemistry Experts of the states and the Federal Office for Consumer Protection and Food Safety (ALS) serve as guidance for the interpretation and application of...
Regulation (EC) No 1881/2006 sets maximum levels for various contaminants in foodstuffs. The maximum levels for ochratoxin A will be amended with Regulation (EU) 2022/1370. Ochratoxin A is a mycotoxin...
New maximum levels for hydrocyanic acid in foodstuffs
Regulation (EC) No 1881/2006 sets maximum levels for various contaminants in foodstuffs. The maximum levels for hydrocyanic acid, also referred to as cyanide, will now be amended with Regulation (EU)...
National transitional provisions regarding the valorisation of insect excrement as fertiliser expire
We informed you of a change to Regulation (EU) No 142/2011 on hygiene requirements for animal by-products not intended for human consumption that are used in fertiliser products in the article...
Updated information from the GEA on cement-bound materials in contact with drinking water
Materials in contact with drinking water must fulfil specific hygienic requirements according to the German Drinking Water Ordinance (TrinkwV). The general requirements under the TrinkwV are specified...
FCJ judgment on the base price in close proximity to the total price
According to the old version of the Pricing Regulation, the base price must be specified "in close proximity" to the total price. This requirement is sometimes deemed to be invalid by the German...
Recommendation for monitoring mercury in fish, crustaceans and molluscs
The maximum levels of various contaminants in food are governed in Regulation (EC) No 1881/2006. Maximum levels for mercury in several fish, crustaceans and molluscs are defined in the Annex to the...
Transitional period of the designation "Zuger Kirschtorte" (cherry cake) will expire shortly
We informed you of the bilateral agreement between the EU and Switzerland on protected designations of origin in the article referenced below. The agreement entered into force on 1 November 2020. The...
Amendment to the Spirits Regulation as regards the definition of ethyl alcohol
Regulation (EU) 2019/787 governs the definitions, designations and labelling of spirits. The Regulation has now been amended as regards the legal definition of ethyl alcohol of agricultural origin...
New version of the Codex Section B 20 on grinding and peeling products
The Austrian Foodstuffs Code (Codex Alimentarius Austriacus) lays down designations, definitions, methods of investigation and principles of assessment as well as guidelines for the manufacture and...
Amendment to the Directive on GMO-free food production
The Directive on the definition of the "GMO-free production" of foods and their labelling is used as the basis for the production of genetically unmodified foods. It should help to ensure the...
Criteria for the award of the EU Ecolabel for growing media and soil improvers
The EU Ecolabel may be awarded to products which have a lower environmental impact than other comparable products during their entire life cycle. Corresponding criteria are defined for the EU Ecolabel...
The EU Ecolabel may be awarded to products which have a lower environmental impact than other comparable products during their entire life cycle. Corresponding criteria are defined for the EU Ecolabel...
Änderung der Futtermittelverordnung bezüglich Zusatzstoffen tritt demnächst in Kraft
We reported on an amendment to the Catalogue of Feedstuffs Regulation (FMBV) in the article referenced below. The amendment means that certain feed additives may soon no longer be placed on the market...
Amendment of Regulation (EU) 2018/848 regarding organic salt planned
Sea salt and other salts for food and feed were included in the scope of EU organic legislation by Regulation (EU) 2018/848 as of 1.1.2022. However, detailed production regulations for the production...
Defining joint specifications for in-vitro diagnostic medical devices
Rules for the placement on the market, provision on the market and the commissioning of in-vitro diagnostic medical devices intended for human use were defined in the Union with Regulation (EU) 2017...
Directive (EU) 2019/2161 stipulates the regulations that will apply EU-wide to the announcement of price reductions. These regulations have now been incorporated into the Federal Law on pricing in...
Reduction of the threshold for the labelling obligation of formaldehyde separators
The EU Cosmetics Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 specifies requirements relating to the manufacture and sale of cosmetic products. Annex II lists all substances prohibited in cosmetic products...
Annex to Regulation (EU) No 68/2013 contains the Catalogue of feed materials. The use of this Catalogue by the feed business operators shall be voluntary. However, if one of these names from the Annex...
Extended restriction on the use of UV filters in cosmetic products
The EU Cosmetics Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 specifies requirements relating to the manufacture and sale of cosmetic products. Annex VI lists the UV filters allowed in cosmetic products. In some...
New regulation for precursors for explosive substances
With the aim of preventing crimes in conjunction with self-made explosives, the Precursor Act (VSG) and the Precursor Regulation (VVSG) were recently published in Switzerland. The Precursor Act and...
Revision of the guidance document on organic certification in retail
The new EU Organic Regulation (EU) 2018/848 entered into force on 1 January 2022. Gesellschaft für Ressourcenschutz (GfRS) updated the guidance document on organic certification in German retail on...
Amendment to the LGV regarding labelling in crisis situations and the implementation thereof during the Ukraine war
As the majority of sunflowers are grown in the Ukraine, there is currently a shortage of sunflower oil due to the war in the Ukraine. In order to be able to react to bottlenecks in the supply of food...
Neufassung des Codexkapitels B 3 über Honig und andere Imkereierzeugnisse
The Austrian Foodstuffs Code (Codex Alimentarius Austriacus) lays down designations, definitions, methods of investigation and principles of assessment as well as guidelines for the manufacture and...
The Austrian Foodstuffs Code (Codex Alimentarius Austriacus) lays down designations, definitions, methods of investigation and principles of assessment as well as guidelines for the manufacture and...
Amendment to the Codex Section A5 on labelling and presentation
The Austrian Foodstuffs Code (Codex Alimentarius Austriacus) lays down designations, definitions, methods of investigation and principles of assessment as well as guidelines for the manufacture and...
Amendment of the guideline for insects bred as food
The guideline for insects bred as food is intended as a guide to the production, placement on the market, food safety and monitoring of insects bred as food. Gryllodes sigillatus (banded cricket) has...
Update to the recommendation on challenge tests relating to Listeria monocytogenes
The recommendation for challenge tests and/or storage tests for the objectified safeguarding of shelf life requirements in accordance with Regulation (EC) No 2073/2005 regarding Listeria monocytogenes...
CJEU judgment on the burden of proof of the authorities for cosmetics that can be mistaken for food
Directive 87/357/EC requires the Member States to prohibit products on the market, the actual nature of which is not evident and which put the consumer's health at risk as a result. This refers to...
New component material category for fertilising products
The Fertilising Product Regulation (EU) 2019/1009 governs the composition and labelling of European fertilising products. Fertilising products may only be made up of components that correspond to the...
Application of the European Pharmacopoeia, 10 th edition, 6th update
The Pharmacopoeia is a collection of recognised pharmaceutical rules concerning the quality, testing, storage, dispensing and classification of medicinal products and the substances used in their...
Regulation (EC) No 765/2008 provides a cross-product framework for the harmonised product area for all products with a CE mark. The specific requirements for the individual products are issued in...
Supplementary criteria for waste for use in fertilising products
Regulation (EU) 2019/1009 governs the composition and labelling of European fertilising products from 16 July 2022. Fertilising products may only be made up of components that correspond to the...
Extension of the positive list with metals in contact with drinking water by two brass types
Materials in contact with drinking water must fulfil specific hygienic requirements according to the German Drinking Water Regulation (TrinkwV). The general requirements of the Drinking Water...
New approval of the food additives glycolipids (E 246) and oat lecithin (E 322 a)
Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 governs the use of EU-wide approved additives in the food categories and their maximum levels. Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 will be amended in terms of the additives...
Extension of the scope for the food additive polyvinylpyrrolidone (E1201)
Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 governs the use of EU-wide approved additives in the food categories and their maximum levels. Regulation (EC) 1333/2008 will now be amended in relation to the scope of...
Return of old appliances and information obligations in stationary retail
Which retailers must take back old electrical appliances? The obligation to take back appliances free of charge affects retailers with a sales area for electrical appliances of over 400 m² from food...
Return of old appliances and information obligations in online retail
Which retailers must take back old electrical appliances? The obligation to take back appliances free of charge affects online retailers and mail-order companies with a storage, (shelf) and dispatch...
Designation of further technical standards for the electromagnetic compatibility of electrical equipment
The basic requirements for electrical equipment are defined in relation to electromagnetic compatibility in the Swiss Electromagnetic Compatibility Regulation (VEMV). These basic requirements are...
Regulation on the Barrier Freedom Reinforcement Act (Barrierefreiheitsstärkungsgesetz)
Directive (EU) 2019/882 was adopted in 2019 in which requirements are set for the barrier freedom of certain products and services which were deemed to be especially important for people with...
Copper in food supplements must be specified in milligrams in future
We reported on Regulation (EU) 2021/418 being adopted in the article referenced below. The Regulation amends the Directive 2002/46/EC which governs the composition and labelling of food supplements...
General ruling for certain fresh cheese preparations with added fruit with supplementation of vitamin D and calcium
According to Section 54 of the German Food and Feed Code (LFGB), foods that are lawfully produced or placed on the market in another EU Member State or another state party to the agreement on the...
Adaptation of the regulations on allergenic aromas in the Toy ordinance to the EU guideline
In the articles referendec below we informed you about the amendment of the EU Toy Guideline (RL 2009/48/EC) related to the expansion of labelling requirements as well as new prohibitions on...
Aromatic mineral oil hydrocarbons (MOAH) in food: standing committee publishes updated report
In 2020, the European Commission published a common position on the assessment of MOAH in infant and baby foods. The letter included an intervention value of MOAH for infant and baby foods. The report...
Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006, also known as the REACH Regulation, governs the registration, evaluation, authorisation and restriction of chemical substances in the EU. Annex XIV of the REACH...
Product group concerned: Recreational craft Basic act: Directive 2013/53/EU Standards concerned: EN ISO 8666:2020/A11:2021 EN 15609:2021 EN ISO 11592-2:2021 Publication: 29.06.2022
New version of the guidelines for tea, herbal tea, and fruit tea as well as their extracts and preparations
The German Food Code is a collection of guidelines which describe the manufacturing, composition or other characteristics of numerous foods. DE: The guidelines for tea, herbal tea, and fruit tea as...
The Price Announcement Regulation (PBV) regulates the manner in which the prices of goods and services are communicated to the consumer. The regulation has been changed with respect to the time of a...
Protected indications: Modification of the process for changing existing specifications
Protected designations of origin, protected geographical indications and guaranteed traditional specialities are regulated in Regulation (EU) 1151/2012. The regulation and its implementation...
Transition period for plastic articles that contact food expires
In the article referenced below, we reported on an extensive amendmentto Regulation No 10/2011. This regulation contains specifications for plastic materials and articles that come into contact with...
EU Guideline for interpreting announcements of price reductions
With the article referenced below we reported on a change to the pricing Directive 98/6/EC, which re-regulates how price reductions are announced. This change was already implemented in Germany with...
As sustainability grows in importance for consumer purchase decisions, the number of sustainability-related product claims (sustainable product claims) on packaging also increases. Together with...
The German Food Code is a collection of guidelines which describe the manufacturing, composition or other characteristics of numerous foods. The guidelines for fruit products have been revised and...
The regulation on the addition of vitamins, minerals and other substances in foods was amended in terms of the meal replacement for a weight control diet. The following amendments were included in the...
The European Commission published a recommendation on the definition of nanomaterials in October 2011. The recommendation proposed a subsequent review of the definition on taking scientific...
Health assessment of boron in play slime and putty
The consistency of various toys such as play slime, bouncing putty, smart putty (such as bouncing putty) and other wobbling masses make them popular products for children. This consistency is achieved...
General ruling for certain soft drinks with added vitamin D
According to Section 54 of the German Food and Feed Code (LFGB), foods that are lawfully produced or placed on the market in another EU Member State or another state party to the agreement on the...
Cornerstones for state animal husbandry labelling published
In future, livestock farming in Germany should provide greater support for animal welfare and climate protection and also offer the farms a reliable perspective. The labelling of the farming methods...
Legal assessment of CBD fragrance oil and regulation of the composition entered into force
The decision of the chemicals notification authority that CBD fragrance oil may only still be sold in Switzerland if it contains denaturants was published with the general ruling dated 24 March 2022...
Transitional period of titanium dioxide as an additive in foods will expire soon
We reported on the prohibition of titanium dioxide as an additive in foods in the article referenced below. The Regulation already entered into force on 15 March 2022 . A transitional period will...
Amendment to the transitional silicone recommendation
The German Drinking Water Ordinance (TrinkwV) specifies requirements for substances and materials which are used in infrastructure for the extraction, treatment or distribution of drinking water and...
Evaluation of soldered products that contact drinking water
The German Drinking Water Ordinance (TrinkwV) specifies requirements for substances and materials which are used in infrastructure for the extraction, treatment or distribution of drinking water and...
Provisional application of the European Pharmacopoeia, 10th edition, 8th update
The Pharmacopoeia is a collection of recognised pharmaceutical rules concerning the quality, testing, storage, dispensing and classification of medicinal products and the substances used in their...
Limitation of the addition of monacolins from red yeast rice in food
Regulation (EC) No 1925/2006 governs the addition of vitamins and minerals and certain other substances to food. This regulation was amended by said regulation related to monacolins from red yeast...
Amendment of guidelines for fish and fish products
The German Food Code is a collection of guidelines which describe the manufacturing, composition or other characteristics of numerous foods. The guidelines for fish and fish products have now been...
Regulation of the transitional period until EUDAMED is functional
The new EU Medical Device Regulation (EU) 2017/745 became valid on 26 May 2022. The European Database on Medical Devices (EUDAMED) is currently not fully functional. The obligations and requirements...
New maximum levels for tropane alkaloids will enter into force shortly
We reported on amendments to the maximum levels for tropane alkaloids for processed cereal-based foods for infants and young children and the introduction of further maximum levels for herbal teas and...
Entries, amendments and cancellations of protected designations of origin and traditional specialities guaranteed
This information letter provides information on new entries and amendments of protected designations of origin and traditional specialities guaranteed 1. Foods 2. Wine 3. Spirit drinks 1. Food 1.1...
Amendment to regulations regarding Swiss indications of origin
The HasLV and HasLV-WBF define requirements that must be adhered to if a food has Swiss indications of origin. The regulations have now been amended. HasLV The federal government previously prepared a...
Amended deadline and form requirement for traceability information will enter into force shortly
We informed you about several amendments of the Food and Feed Code (LFGB) with the article referenced below. An amendment relates, among other things, to the revised obligation to forward traceability...
Designating of technical standards for low-voltage electrical products
In the Low Voltage Electrical Products Ordinance it is stated that the responsible Federal Office shall designate technical standards specifying basic requirements for low-voltage electrical products...
The new Organic Regulation (EU) 2018/848 entered into force on 1 January 2022. As this involves several new changes, the Commission has published FAQs to answer questions on the application of new...
We informed you of the 18th adjustment of the CLP Regulation to technical and scientific progress, ATP for short, in the article referenced below. The data from which the new requirements are valid...
Agreement between the government and industry to reduce food waste
A basic agreement to reduce food waste was signed on 12 May 2022 by the Swiss Confederation represented by the Federal Department for the Environment, Transport, Energy and Communication (UVEK) and 28...
Amendment to the Feedstuffs Regulation relating to additives
The Swiss Animal Feedstuffs Book Regulation contains the technical requirements for feedstuffs. The Regulation contains rules for labelling feedstuffs and a list of permissible feedstuff additives...
Restriction of Methyl-N-methylanthranilate in cosmetic products is valid
We informed you of the inclusion of Methyl-N-methylanthranilate (M-N-MA), CAS No 85-91-6 in Annex III to the EU Cosmetics Regulation in the article referenced below. The use of M-N-MA is therefore...
In accordance with Regulation (EC) No 1924/2006, only health claims that are explicitly authorised may be used in food labelling and advertising. The above regulations (claims as provided for in...
The International Organisation for Vine and Wine (OIV) is a recognised scientific organisation which has published the customary oenological practices in its files. The OIV files are published in the...
DE: Sample application for temporary change to product specifications for wine published
The Federal Agency for Agriculture and Food has published a sample application which must be used for a temporary change to a product specification of wines with a protected designation of origin or...
The German Food Code is a collection of guidelines which describe the manufacturing, composition or other characteristics of numerous foods. The guidelines for honey have now been changed. The change...
New work programme for ecodesign and energy labelling 2022-2024
In the current communication, the EU Commission announces which new or revised requirements for ecodesign and the energy label it intends to develop in the years 2022 to 2024. Their focus is on...
Product group concerned: Medical devices Basic act: Regulation (EU) 2017/745 Standards concerned: EN 285:2015+A1:2021 EN ISO 14971:2019/A11:2021 Publication: 17.05.2022
Product group concerned: Medical devices Basic act: Regulation (EU) 2017/745 Standards concerned: EN ISO 13485:2016/AC:2018 EN ISO 13485:2016/A11:2021 Publication: 05.01.2022
Harmonised standards for in vitro diagnostic medical devices
Product group concerned: In vitro diagnostic medical devices Basic act: Regulation (EU) 2017/746 Standards concerned: EN ISO 14971:2019/A11:2021 Publication: 12.05.2022
Harmonised standards for in vitro diagnostic medical devices
Product group concerned: In vitro diagnostic medical devices Basic act: Regulation (EU) 2017/746 Standards concerned: EN ISO 13485:2016/AC:2018 EN ISO 13485:2016/A11:2021 Publication: 07.01.2022
The basic health and safety requirements are defined for machines in the EU Machine Directive (Directive 2006/42/EC). They are specified with technical standards. If the technical standards are...
Designation of technical standards for the electromagnetic compatibility of electrical equipment
The basic requirements for electrical equipment are defined in relation to electromagnetic compatibility in the Swiss Electromagnetic Compatibility Regulation (VEMV). These basic requirements are...
Correcting marketing standards for fruit and vegetables
The marketing standards for fruit and vegetables specify the properties of the products. These include the labelling and classification. The German wording was corrected for the marketing standards of...
Harmonised standards for electrical equipment designed for use within certain voltage limits
Product group concerned: Electrical equipment designed for use within certain voltage limits Basic act: Directive 2014/35/EU Standards concerned: EN 60335-2-15:2016/A11:2018 EN 60335-2-15:2016/A12...
Harmonised standards for electrical equipment designed for use within certain voltage limits
Product group concerned: Electrical equipment designed for use within certain voltage limits Basic act: Directive 2014/35/EU Standards concerned: EN 60335-2-27:2013/A1:2020 EN 60335-2-27:2013/A2:2020...
Harmonised standards for electrical equipment designed for use within certain voltage limits
Product group concerned: Electrical equipment designed for use within certain voltage limits Basic act: Directive 2014/35/EU Standards concerned: EN 60335-2-15:2016/A11:2018 (modified) EN 60335-2-29...
Transitional period for fortified foods will end soon
In the article referenced below, we informed you of the main changes to the EDI Regulation on the addition of vitamins, minerals and other substances in foods by the revision package Stretto 3...
Transitional period for amendments for food supplements and food for persons with special nutritional requirements ends soon
In the articles referenced below, we informed you of the main amendments to the Regulation on food supplements and the Regulation on foods for persons with special nutritional requirements by the...
Transitional period for the use of titanium dioxide as an additive in foods will enter into force soon
We reported on the prohibition of titanium dioxide as an additive in foods with the article referenced below. The white, mineral pigment may only be used in foods until 7 August 2022 due to the...
Water intended for human consumption - Watch list of critical substances published
The legal provisions relating to drinking water are governed in the EU by the Directive 98/83/EC on the quality of water intended for human consumption. The regulations have been implemented in the...
The Pharmacopoeia is a collection of recognised pharmaceutical rules concerning the quality, testing, storage, dispensing and classification of medicinal products, veterinary medicinal products and...
Regulations on the labelling of biodegradable plastic collection bags for organic waste
The Regulation on the recycling of organic waste on soils (Organic Waste Regulation) governs, among other things, which waste is suitable for composting on soils and primarily focuses on disposal...
Adjustment to lists of authorised products and substances in organic production to EU law
The WBF Regulation on organic farming governs the technical details for various areas of the organic regulation such as permissible fertilisers, plant protection products and permissible additives and...
Amendments to the country list for the import of organic products
Organic products may be imported to Switzerland and labelled as organic if they come from a country that is listed in Annex 1 to the OFAG Regulation on organic farming. Annex 1 to this Regulation...
General ruling for various pea protein drinks with added vitamin D and calcium
According to Section 54 of the German Food and Feed Code (LFGB), foods that are lawfully produced or placed on the market in another EU Member State or another state party to the agreement on the...
No change in labelling planned due to the Ukraine war
Due to the Ukraine war, there are currently shortages of sunflower oil in particular. This poses problems for manufacturers in labelling their products. Individual member states have therefore agreed...
The German Food Code is a collection of guidelines which describe the manufacturing, composition or other characteristics of numerous foods. The guidelines for ice cream have now been changed. The...
The regulation on company waste officers governs the group of parties obligated to appoint waste officers and the requirements for the waste officers. The law defines which manufacturers and sellers...
Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 (CLP Regulation) governs the classification, labelling and packaging of substances and mixtures. The CLP Regulation is adapted to technical and scientific progress at...
Defining Internet of Things (IoT) product categories for the use of the voluntary IT security mark
The regulations for labelling certain product categories with a voluntary IT security mark can be found in the law on the Federal Office for Information Security (BSI Law). The Federal Office for...
New regulation on the protection of geographical indications for non-agricultural products planned
Legal regulations on geographical indications for food and agricultural products already exist throughout the EU. This system will now be set up for artisanal and industrial products that come from a...
Deadline for reporting obligations defined for plant protection products
With the Federal law on reducing risks from using pesticides, the Water Protection Act and Agriculture Act will be amended along with the Chemicals Act. The law is subject to the optional referendum...
We reported on the ban on distributing plastic carrier bags in Austria in the article referenced below. Due to misunderstandings about the implementation of the ban, the Federal Ministry for Climate...
Transitional periods of adjusted requirements for chemical properties of toys will enter into force shortly
We informed you about the adjustments to the requirements for chemical properties of toys in the the article referenced below. The guidelines for chemical properties are in Annex 2(3) of the Toys...
Handling anthropogenic trace substances in natural mineral water
Natural mineral water is obtained from natural sources and may not undergo any treatment with a few exceptions. A requirement for mineral water is that it is pure and free of impurities. However, as...
EU Cosmetics Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 governs the labelling of cosmetic products, among other things. The mandatory information includes the ingredients list. The ingredients must be specified...
Guidelines for implementing labelling requirements of spirit drinks
The new Spirit Drinks Regulation (EU) 2019/787 already entered into force on 24 May 2019. The labelling requirements have been in place since 25 May 2021. The Commission has now published guidelines...
Recommendation for monitoring glykoalkaloids in potatoes and potato-derived products
Glykoalkaloids are secondary phytochemicals that are formed in nightshade species. They protect the plants from herbivores. Glykoalkaloids may cause people to have gastrointestinal complaints...
Recommendation for monitoring furan and alkyl furans in food
The maximum levels of various contaminants in food are defined in Regulation (EC) No 1881/2006. However, maximum levels are only defined in the Annex to the Regulation whose exposure in the EU is...
Recommendation for monitoring furan and alkyl furans in food
Furan and alkyl furans are volatile compounds that may result from heating food. They are therefore classified as process contaminants. Increased levels mainly occur in food that is exposed to high...
Date of application of the EU Fertilising Product Regulation
We informed you of the new European Fertiliser Product Regulation (EU) 2019/1009 in the article referenced below. The previous Regulation (EC) No 2003/2003, which governed making fertilisers available...
New guidelines for advertising and amended guidelines for the composition of fertilisers
The Fertilising Regulation governs the placement on the market of fertilisers, soil additives, culture substrates and plant additives according to national guidelines. EC fertilisers and EU fertiliser...
Inclusion of new substances subject to authorisation in the REACH Regulation
Annex XIV to the REACH Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 contains the list of substances subject to authorisation with their transitional provisions. Substances that are carcinogenic, germ cell mutagenic...
Name of technical standards for radio systems updated
The regulation on telecommunications systems (FAV) defines basic requirements for radio systems. Product-specific, technical variants to meet these requirements are specified in technical standards...
Product group concerned: Machinery Basic act: Directive 2006/42/EG Standards concerned: EN 60335-1:2012/A15:2021 EN 50636-2-107:2015/A3:2021 EN ISO 11202:2010 EN 303-5:2021 EN 1501-1:2021 EN 1501-2...
Harmonised standards for electromagnetic compatibility
Product group concerned: Electromagnetic compatibility Basic act: Directive 2014/30/EU Standards concerned: EN 62053-21:2003 EN 62053-22:2003 EN 62053-23:2003 EN 61009-1:2012 Deletion: 13.10.2023
Product group concerned: Machinery Basic act: Directive 2006/42/EG Standards concerned: EN 12312-5:2005+A1:2009 EN 13001-2:2014 EN 1501-1:2011+A1:2015 EN 1501-2:2005+A1:2009 EN 1501-3:2008 EN 1501-5...
The European Construction Products Regulation is to be completely revised in order to adapt it to the state of the art, to achieve a higher degree of harmonisation and to implement the sustainability...
Additional infant formula made from protein hydrolysates included
Infant formula is governed strictly in the EU by the Regulations (EU) 609/2013 and (EU) 2016/127, as babies are a consumer group that requires special nutrients and special protection. Authorised...
Changes to several BfR recommendations for food contact materials
Materials and objects that are intended to come into contact with food must be safe. There are already specific legal guidelines for a number of materials, but not for many of them. The German Federal...
CJEU judgment on the designation of vitamins in the list of ingredients
Regulation (EU) 1169/2011 (LMIV) governs the labelling of foodstuffs and provides consumers with information on foodstuffs. The European Court of Justice (CJEU) has looked into the issue of whether it...
Regulation (EC) No 1881/2006 sets maximum levels for various contaminants in foodstuffs. The maximum levels for mercury in fishery products and salt will now be changed with Regulation (EU) 2022/617...
The correct labelling of fishery and aquaculture products contains the scientific names and the trade designation. The German Federal Agency for Agriculture and Food (BLE) keeps the "list of...
Compliance with labelling rules during the war in Ukraine
Due to the current exceptional situation during the war in Ukraine, foodstuffs supply shortages may arise in relation to additives, especially sunflower oil. As a result there may be cases in which...
Simplification of the labelling and reporting of chemicals
The Chemicals Ordinance (ChemV) governs the determining and assessment of hazards which may be posed by substances and preparations, as well as the placing on the market, the labelling and packaging...
Under the motto of taking fast fashion out of fashion, the entire textile industry is to move towards a sustainable circular economy. By 2030, textile products made available on the EU market should...
Legal classification of hydroalcoholic hand gel published
As part of the combating of coronavirus (COVID-19) over the last couple of years there has been an enormous increase in the use of hydroalcoholic hand gels. Up to now this has been a product in a...
Draft directive to strengthen consumer rights has been published
According to the now available draft amendment of the Unfair Commercial Practices and Consumer Protection Directives, consumers are to be better protected against greenwashing in the future and more...
Maximum values for opium alkaloids come into force soon
In the article referenced below we reported on the introduction of the maximum permissible levels of morphine and codeine in bakery products containing poppy seeds and in poppy seeds themselves. Total...
Expanded labelling requirements and new ban on allergenic fragrances in toys come into force soon
In the article referenced below we informed you about the extension of the labelling rules for toys and the new ban on allergenic fragrances in toys. Certain allergenic fragrances must be listed on...
Labelling of origin throughout the supply chain will shortly come into force
In Information Letter No 2022_018 we reported on the ordinance regarding the labelling of origin throughout the supply chain in relation to animal products. This is intended to facilitate the...
Draft to significantly extend the scope of the Ecodesign Directive has been published
Under the Ecodesign Directive, requirements are made for the sustainable design of products. So far, the focus has been on energy efficiency or resource consumption. According to the now published...
The sell-off deadline for beverage containers with no deposit is expiring
The revised version of the Packaging Law (Verpackungsgesetz) has extended the duty to provide a deposit to single-use plastic beverage containers containing various alcoholic drinks, juices and juice...
Designating of technical standards for low-voltage electrical products
In the Low Voltage Electrical Products Ordinance it is stated that the responsible Federal Office shall designate technical standards specifying basic requirements for low-voltage electrical products...
The sell-off deadline for motors and frequency converters is expiring
The Energy Efficiency Ordinance (EnEV) specifies requirements relating to energy consumption and the labelling of devices with the energy label with the aim of reducing energy consumption...
Setting up of new facilities for taking back electrical devices will soon be mandatory
Inthe article referenced below we informed you about the revised version of the Electrical and Electronic Devices Act (ElektroG), including in relation to product design rules and information duties...
Einhaltung von Kennzeichnungsvorgaben während dem Ukraine-Krieg
Due to the current exceptional situation during the war in Ukraine foodstuffs supply shortages may arise in relation to additives, labels or packaging materials. As a result there may be cases in...
Specifying of the information needed for the registering of substances
REACH Regulation (EU) No 1907/2006 governs the registration, evaluation, authorisation and restriction of chemicals. In line with the principle of "No market without data", substances themselves and...
Provisional application of the European Pharmacopoeia, 10th edition, 7th update
The Pharmacopoeia is a collection of recognised pharmaceutical rules concerning the quality, testing, storage, dispensing and classification of medicinal products and the substances used in their...
Incorporation of elastomers as part of the revision of the evaluation criteria for plastics and organic materials
The German Environment Agency (GEA) is publishing evaluation criteria which contain material-specific requirements relating to the hygiene of materials that are in contact with drinking water. They...
Internet portal for the mail order selling of veterinary medicinal products
Regulation (EU) 2019/6 forms the legal framework for veterinary medicinal products in the EU. On a national basis the rules are implemented by means of the Veterinary Medicinal Products Act (TAMG). In...
In Information Letter 2022_039 we had informed you of the approaching deadline for the 16-week duty to keep poultry in coops. If there is a mandatory obligation to keep poultry in coops for longer...
Technical rule relating to safety data sheets has been updated
The Technical Rules for Hazardous Substances (TRGS) reflect the state of the art in Germany. In the TRGS sound scientific findings relating to activities involving hazardous substances, including...
Tips for providing details of nanoforms in the safety data sheet
The REACH Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 specifies the requirements that apply in relation to safety data sheets. Since 1 January 2021 details of nanoforms have also had to be provided in the safety...
Updated FAQ relating to the GEA evaluation criteria and confirmation of conformity
The German Drinking Water Ordinance (TrinkwV) specifies requirements for substances and materials which are used in infrastructure for the extraction, treatment or distribution of drinking water and...
Application of the European Pharmacopoeia, 10 th edition, 5th update
The Pharmacopoeia is a collection of recognised pharmaceutical rules concerning the quality, testing, storage, dispensing and classification of medicinal products and the substances used in their...
Transitional period corrected for the restriction of PFCAs in fluoroplastics and fluoroelastomers
We reported on the restriction on too linear and branched perfluorinated carboxylic acids with chain lengths of between 8 and 13 carbon atoms ("C9- C14-PFCA") in the REACH Regulation. As of 25...
FAQs published on the restriction of diisocyanates
Diisocyanates are used in large quantities to produce polyurethane foams, but also in sealants and coatings. Exposure to diisocyanates may lead to serious respiratory diseases. A restriction should...
Extension of exemptions from the RoHS Directive for mercury in lamps
EU Directive 2011/65/EU (RoHS) restricts hazardous substances in electrical devices. These substances include plasticisers and heavy metals such as mercury for which generally applicable threshold...
Harmonisierten Normen für elektrische Betriebsmittel zur Verwendung innerhalb bestimmter Spannungsgrenzen
Product group concerned: Electrical equipment designed for use within certain voltage limits Basic act: Directive 2014/35/EU Standards concerned: EN IEC 61010-2-034:2021/A11:2021 EN 50520:2020/A1:2021...
Harmonised standards for electrical equipment designed for use within certain voltage limits
Product group concerned: Electrical equipment designed for use within certain voltage limits Basic act: Directive 2014/35/EU Standards concerned: EN 61010-2-061:2015 EN 50520:2009 EN 60898-2:2006 EN...
New European Assessment Documents published for construction products
Regulation (EU) No 305/2011 lays down harmonised conditions for the marketing of construction products. Technical Assessment Bodies assess the performance of construction products using methods and...
VRLtH: Changes to and new entries of maximum residue levels of pharmacologically active substances and changes to the list of reference points for action
The Regulation on the maximum levels for residues of pharmacologically active substances and feed additives in foodstuffs of animal origin (VRLtH) was amended. The maximum residue levels of two...
Forthcoming prohibition of nonylphenolethoxylates in textiles
In referenced article below we informed you of amendments to severaal annexes of the Chemicals Risk Redution Ordinance (ChemRRV). As from 1 June 2022 it will be prohibited to place on the market...
CJEU judgment: Loose translation of legally prescribed designations not permitted
Regulation (EU) 1169/2011 (LMIV) governs the labelling of foodstuffs and provides consumers with information on foodstuffs. The European Court of Justice (CJEU) has addressed the issue of whether the...
Dual qualities of foodstuffs – Definition of deceptive acts enters into force shortly
We reported on changes to the law on strengthening consumer protection in competition and trade law in referenced article below. The law implements the requirements of Directive 2005/29/EC on unfair...
Prohibition of the additive titanium dioxide in foodstuffs
Titanium dioxide (E 171) is a white mineral colour pigment authorised as a colouring agent in various food groups. It is usually used in confectionary (lozenges or chewing gums), sauces or food...
Update to the Information Letter on the supply of foodstuffs after the expiry of the minimum durability date
We reported in referenced article below on the Information Letter 2021/9 of the Federal Food Safety and Veterinary Office (BLV) which addresses the supply of foodstuffs in the retail industry after...
New GMO products that may be brought onto the market without approval
The Regulation on genetically modified foods (VGVL) governs the authorisation procedure for foods that are genetically modified organisms (GMOs), contain them or were obtained therefrom (GMO products)...
Titanium dioxide authorised as a colouring for eggshells
The EDI Regulation on foodstuffs of animal origin describes foodstuffs of animal origin and stipulates requirements. The current change to the Regulation relates to the colourings for colouring...
Amendment of the Price Disclosure Regulation enters into force shortly
We reported on the amendment of the Price Disclosure Regulation in referenced article. It replaces the Price Disclosure Regulation and mainly involves the following changes: The basic price must only...
Wine Legislation Consolidating Ordinance published
Among other things, the aforementioned Ordinance made some changes to the labelling and classification of viticultural products. The changes are mainly based on suggestions put forward by the sector...
The EU Quality Rules Implementing Act serves to implement the following EU Regulations: Regulation (EU) No 1151/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 21 November 2012 on quality...
The Chemical Risk Reduction Regulation (ChemRRV) prohibits or restricts the use of the particularly hazardous substances, preparations and articles that are specified in its Annexes. Annex 1.10 to the...
Amendment of the Toys Ordinance with regard to the chemical properties of the toy and the technical standards
The Toys Ordinance specifies, among other things, the physical and chemical properties of toys. In Annex 2, Section 3 of the Toys Ordinance the rules relating to the chemical properties of toys are...
Instruction published regarding ethylene oxide residues in foodstuffs
Instructions are mandatory orders that are issued by the Federal Food Safety and Veterinary Office (FSVO) to enforcement authorities regarding the overseeing and coordination of the Food Law. They are...
Entries, amendments and cancellations of protected designations of origin and traditional specialities guaranteed
This information letter provides information on new entries and amendments of protected designations of origin and traditional specialities guaranteed 1. Foods 2. Wine 3. Spirit drinks 1. Food 1.1...
The decisions of the working group comprising experts in the field of food hygiene and foodstuffs of animal origin (the ALTS) serve as guidance for the interpretation and application of foodstuffs...
ALTS decision on STEC in flour and products derived therefrom
The decisions of the working group comprising experts in the field of food hygiene and foodstuffs of animal origin (the ALTS) serve as guidance for the interpretation and application of foodstuffs...
The decisions of the working group comprising experts in the field of food hygiene and foodstuffs of animal origin (the ALTS) serve as guidance for the interpretation and application of foodstuffs...
Opinion of the Working Group of Food Chemistry Experts of the states and the Federal Office for Consumer Protection and Food Safety (ALS) serve as guidance for the interpretation and application of...
ALS opinion regarding nitrate levels in baby spinach
Opinion of the Working Group of Food Chemistry Experts of the states and the Federal Office for Consumer Protection and Food Safety (ALS) serve as guidance for the interpretation and application of...
Opinion of the ALS regarding the labelling of spelt products
Opinion of the Working Group of Food Chemistry Experts of the states and the Federal Office for Consumer Protection and Food Safety (ALS) serve as guidance for the interpretation and application of...
Presentation of the rescaled energy label in advertising, brochures and catalogues
Many household appliances have to be marked with a label that lists their energy efficiency and energy consumption as well as their use of other resources: this is the energy label. So far the...
Presentation of the rescaled energy label for online business
Many household appliances have to be marked with a label that lists their energy efficiency and energy consumption as well as their use of other resources: this is the energy label. So far the...
Commission Decision 2006/771/EC and Commission Implementing Decision (EU) 2018/1538 provide the legal framework for short-range devices. In view of rapid technological changes as well as societal...
Free-range eggs – labelling during confinement in coops
If there is an outbreak of bird flu in the EU, free-range poultry within the affected areas must be kept in coops. In Austria the affected areas are specified in the Avian Influenza Ordinance...
Opinion of the ALS regarding the labelling of baby food
The opinions of the Working Group of Food Chemistry Experts of the states and the Federal Office for Consumer Protection and Food Safety (ALS) serve as guidance for the interpretation and application...
Updating of the Federal Ministry of Food and Agriculture (BMEL) guideline for the labelling of animal feeds
The guideline issued by the Federal Ministry for Food and Agriculture (BMEL) for the labelling of feed and compound feed provides guidance on the implementation of the labelling rules pursuant to...
Proposal for new directive on criminal law protection of the environment
Directive 2008/99/EC defines which breaches of EU law that harm the environment are to be classified as criminal offences. The Commission concluded that it does not a achieve sufficient impact. With a...
New and revised DGHM microbiological guide values and warning values published
In November 2021 the foodstuffs microbiology and hygiene specialized group of the German Society for Hygiene and Microbiology (DGHM) revised its microbiological guide values and warning values for the...
Regulatory committee classifies the powder from bowls of rice as an additive
The Standing Committee on Plants, Animals, Food and Feed (PAFF Committee) - section "Novel Food and Toxicological Safety" has among other things looked into the use in foodstuffs of rice products in...
Extension and initial introduction of transitional periods for in vitro diagnostic medical devices
EU legislation relating to medical devices was comprehensively revised by Regulation (EU) 2017/745 on medical devices (the MDR) and Regulation (EU) 2017/746 on in vitro diagnostic medical devices...
Regulation (EU) No 1151/2012 governs the registering and protection of geographical indications and designations of origin for agricultural products and foodstuffs. At the request of Sri Lanka the...
Restriction of Methyl-N-methylanthranilate in cosmetic products
The EU Cosmetics Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 specifies requirements relating to the manufacture and sale of cosmetic products. Annex III lists the substances that may be contained in cosmetic...
Food additives - approval of carbonates in unprocessed cephalopods
Annex II to Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 lays down a list of additives approved for use in foods in the EU. Regulation (EU) 2022/141 amends the additives Regulation with respect to the use of...
Amendment to the Animal Feedstuffs Book Ordinance and the Animal Feedstuffs Ordinance
The Swiss Animal Feedstuffs Ordinance (FMV) and the Animal Feedstuffs Book Ordinance (FMBV) contain rules regarding the production and placing on the market of animal feedstuffs and feedstuff...
Guidance on the interpretation and application of Directive 2005/29/EC – Dual quality of foods
The Commission has published new guidelines on the interpretation and application of Directive 2005/29/EC regarding unfair business practices of companies that affect consumers in the internal market...
Labelling requirements for wines and aromatised wine products as well as designations of origin
The following regulations will be amended with Implementing Regulation (EU) 2021/2117: Regulations (EU) 1308/2013 on a common organisation of the markets in agricultural products (EU) 1151/2012 on...
Transitional period for the 3rd update of the 10th edition of the European Pharmacopoeia ends soon
In Information Letter No 2021_197 we informed you about the translation of and announcement regarding the 3rd update of the 10th edition of the German-language European Pharmacopoeia, which was...
The Delegated Regulation (EU) 2022/68 changes Regulation (EU) 2019/934 in which the authorised oenological practices and cultivation areas of wines, for which the alcoholic content may be increased...
Updated announcement relating to the certificate of competence
In order to place on the market certain hazardous substances or hazardous mixtures, sellers must prove their specialist knowledge by providing a socalled certificate of competence. This applies in...
Revision of current guidance values and setting of first maximum levels for acrylamide planned
Regulation (EU) 2017/2158 on the reduction of acrylamide in food contains guidance values for various foods in Annex IV. Now, in addition to introducing guidance values for various other foods such as...
Designating of technical standards for low-voltage electrical products
In the Low Voltage Electrical Products Ordinance it is stated that the responsible Federal Office shall designate technical standards specifying basic requirements for low-voltage electrical products...
We informed you about the inclusion of 1,3-Dihydroxy-2-propanone (INCI designation: Dihydroxyacetone) in Annex III to the EU Cosmetics Regulation (EC) 1223/2009 in the articles referenced below. Annex...
Guidelines for Internet-ready devices in terms of network security and data protection
Directive 2014/53/EU, also referred to as the Radio Equipment Directive (RED), governs the provision of radio equipment on the market. Radio equipment includes electrical devices that receive and/or...
New substances of very high concern (SVHC) added to the ECHA Candidate List
Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006, also known as the REACH Regulation, governs the registration, evaluation, authorisation and restriction of chemical substances in the EU. Annex XIV of the REACH...
Titanium dioxide (E 171) is a white mineral colour pigment authorised as a colour in various food groups. It is mostly used in confectionery (dragees or chewing gum), sauces or food supplements. The...
The aforementioned Regulation has been issued in order to make it easier for foodstuffs businesses, particularly in the catering sector, to state the origin of animal products. It specifies origin...
Amendment to the Foodstuffs Safety and Consumer Protection Act and the Health and Food Safety Act
The Foodstuffs Safety and Consumer Protection Act (LMSVG) specifies the requirements pertaining to foodstuffs, water for human consumption, consumer goods for day-to-day use and cosmetics as well as...
Transitional period for changed requirements for feed intended for particular nutritional purposes ending
In Information Letter No 2020_076 we reported on the adoption of Regulation (EU) 2020/354 establishing a list of feed intended for particular nutritional purposes. With the issue of this Regulation...
Corrigendum to the EU Fertilising Products Regulation
Regulation (EU) 2019/1009 sets requirements for EU fertiliser products from 16 July 2022. Three points of this Regulation have been corrected. The corrections only concern the German version. Part I...
Amendment of the guideline for insects bred as food
The guidelines for dealing with foodstuffs of animal origin provide guidance on the production, placing on the market, food safety, and the monitoring of various products. Guideline for insects bred...
Amendment of Codex section B30 Edible fats, edible oils, spreadable fats and other fat products
The Austrian Foodstuffs Code (Codex Alimentarius Austriacus) lays down and specifies designations, definitions, methods of investigation and principles of assessment as well as guidelines for placing...
Amendment of Codex Section B1 relating to drinking water
The Austrian Foodstuffs Code (Codex Alimentarius Austriacus) lays down and specifies designations, definitions, methods of investigation and principles of assessment as well as guidelines for placing...
Lisbon Agreement for the Protection of Appellations of Origin and Geographical Indications: publication of the Implementing Regulations the Geneva Act and the amendment to the Swiss Trade Mark Protection Acts
The Geneva Act is an autonomous international treaty The treaty states may have designations of origin or geographical indications protected via an international registration system in all the...
GEA information concerning cement-bound materials in contact with drinking water has been supplemented
Materials in contact with drinking water must fulfil specific hygienic requirements according to the German Drinking Water Ordinance (TrinkwV). The general requirements under the TrinkwV are specified...
The Austrian Foodstuffs Code (Codex Alimentarius Austriacus) lays down and specifies designations, definitions, methods of investigation and principles of assessment as well as guidelines for placing...
New version of the guidelines relating to oilseeds, mixtures produced from them, and other confectionery products
The German Food Code Commission has published a revised version of guidelines relating to oilseeds, mixtures produced from them, and other confectionery products. The structure of the guidelines...
Permanent introduction of the exemption for the direct supply of small quantities of meat from poultry and lagomorphs
In the article referenced below, we reported, among other things, on an extension of an exemption for small quantities of meat from poultry and lagomorphs slaughtered on the farm. Compliance with the...
Amendment of the list of the harmonised classification and labelling of certain hazardous substances will soon be applicable
In the article referenced below, we provided you with information on the amendment of Part 3 of Annex VI to Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 with Delegated Regulation (EU) 2020/1182 of 19 May 2020. Part 3...
Product group concerned: Medical devices Basic act: Regulation (EU) 2017/745 Standards concerned: EN ISO 10993-9:2021 EN ISO 10993-12:2021 EN ISO 11737-1:2018/A1:2021 EN ISO 13408-6:2021 EN ISO 13485...
The Packaging regulation contains rules regarding product responsibility for packaging, and it is also intended to prevent and reduce the environmental impacts of packaging waste. The amendment is...
The Chemicals Ordinance (ChemV) regulates the determining and assessing of hazards that substances and preparations may pose, and the placing on the market, the labelling and packaging of hazardous...
Amendment of Codex Section B36 relating to consumer goods for day-to-day use
The Austrian Foodstuffs Code (Codex Alimentarius Austriacus) lays down designations, definitions, methods of investigation and principles of assessment as well as guidelines for the manufacture and...
End of the exemption for lead in solders and finishes from the RoHS Directive
In the article referenced below, we informed you about the extension of an exemption from Directive 2011/65/EU (the RoHS Directive). This includes limits for heavy metals such as lead, as well as uses...
Provisional application of the European Pharmacopoeia, 10th edition, 6th update
The Pharmacopoeia is a collection of recognised pharmaceutical rules concerning the quality, testing, storage, dispensing and classification of medicinal products and the substances used in their...
Annex XVII to Regulation (EU) No 1907/2006 (REACH Regulation) contains restrictions on the manufacture, placing on the market and use of certain dangerous substances, mixtures and articles. This...
Das Abfallwirtschaftsgesetz enthält Vorgaben zum nachhaltigen Umgang der Abfallwirtschaft und soll die Einwirkungen auf die Umwelt vermeiden und verringern, die Ressourcen schonen und gibt Vorgaben...
Contaminants - Maximum level set for opium alkaloids
The Contaminant Maximum Content Regulation (EU) 1881/2006 governs the maximum levels of contaminants in foodstuffs that are placed on the market in the EU. The maximum levels are sorted by...
Regulation of new basic materials for EU fertilising products
Regulation (EU) 2019/1009 governs the composition and the making available on the market of EU fertilising products from 16 July 2022. The current amendments to this Regulation enable the use of...
Further uses of phthalates to be subject to authorisation in future
Annex XIV to the REACH Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 lists substances subject to authorisation. The four phthalates DEHP, BBP, DBP and DIBP were included in Annex XIV because they are toxic for...
Annex XVII to the REACH Regulation restricts the manufacture, placing on the market and use of certain dangerous chemicals in substances, mixtures or products specified therein. A new entry is added...
Regulation (EU) 1069/2009 governs the placing on the market of fertiliser products in accordance with EU provisions. Certain animal by-products can be used as fertiliser products or in mixtures of...
New criteria for the award of the EU Ecolabel for cosmetics and animal care products
The EU Ecolabel may be awarded to products which have a lower environmental impact during their entire life cycle. Decision 2014/893/EU defines criteria for the award of the Ecolabel for rinse-off...
Revision of the Regulation on European Fertilising Products
Regulation (EU) 2019/1009 will replace Regulation (EC) No 2003/200 on fertilisers from 16 July 2022. EC fertilisers will become EU fertilising products. Aside from the term, the definition and the...
New European Assessment Documents published for construction products
Regulation (EU) No 305/2011 lays down harmonised conditions for the marketing of construction products. Technical Assessment Bodies assess the performance of construction products using methods and...
Translation coming soon In der EU wurde mit der Verordnung (EU) 2019/6 ein neuer Rechtsrahmen für Tierarzneimittel geschaffen. Ergänzend dazu wurde nun ein nationales Tierarzneimitttelgesetz (TAMG)...
Maximum levels for pesticide residues: Transitional period extended for radish leaves
We reported on the replacement of Annex I to Regulation (EC) No 396/2005 relating to maximum levels of pesticides in or on food and feed of plant and animal origin. The new assignment of radish leaves...
Übergangsregelung für Elastomere in Trinkwasserinstallationen
Materialien in Kontakt mit Trinkwasser müssen gemäß Trinkwasserverordnung (TrinkwV) bestimmte hygienische Anforderungen erfüllen. Die allgemeinen Anforderungen der TrinkwV werden in sogenannten...
Expansion of the definitions of allusions for spirit drinks
On 25 May 2021, the EU Spirit Drinks Regulation (EU) 2019/787 replaced the previous Spirit Drinks Regulation (EC) No 110/2008. It regulates the description, presentation and labelling of spirit drinks...
Bekanntmachung einer vorläufigen Handelsbezeichnung für Fisch
Die korrekte Kennzeichnung von Fischereierzeugnissen und Erzeugnissen der Aquakultur beinhaltet u.a. den wissenschaftlichen Namen und die Handelsbezeichnung. Für die wissenschaftlichen Namen und die...
Corrigendum to the transitional periods for the restriction of dihydroxyacetone
In the article referenced below, we notified you of new restrictions for dihydroxyacetone as a hair colourant in non-oxidative hair dye products and in self-tanning products. The transitional periods...
New maximum levels for ergot sclerotia and ergot alkaloids
Regulation (EC) No 1881/2006 sets maximum amounts for various contaminants in foodstuffs including ergot sclerotia and ergot alkaloids. This maximum level is now being revised with this Regulation (EU...
Die Anwendung von Pflanzenschutzmitteln, die Glyphosat oder GlyphosatTrimesium enthalten, wird stark beschränkt. Der Einsatz ist nur dann möglich, wenn andere Maßnahmen ungeeignet oder unzumutbar sind...
Extension and revision of maximum levels for tropane alkaloids
Tropane alkaloids are substances which naturally occur in plants of several families including, for example, in the Datura genus. The seeds containing tropane alkaloids as contamination are different...
Neue Verordnung zur Meldung und Abgabe von Biozid-Produkten
Biozid-Produkte werden EU-weit durch die Verordnung (EU) Nr. 528/2012 geregelt. Ergänzend dazu wurde nun eine neue nationale Verordnung veröffentlicht, die Regelungen zur Abgabe von Biozid-Produkten...
Increased labelling requirements for compound terms and allusions for spirit drinks
On 25 May 2021, the EU Spirit Drinks Regulation (EU) 2019/787 replaced the previous spirit drinks regulation (EC) No 110/2008. Among other things, the EU Spirit Drinks Regulation governs how compound...
Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 (CLP Regulation) governs the classification, labelling and packaging of substances and mixtures. The CLP Regulation is adapted to technical and scientific progress at...
New maximum levels for lead and cadmium in various foodstuffs
Regulation (EC) No 1881/2006 sets maximum amounts for various contaminants in foodstuffs. Regulation (EU) 2021/1317 now modifies the maximum levels for lead in certain foodstuffs. Lead can be toxic in...
Extensive restrictions for perfluorocarboxylic acids, their salts and related substances
Annex XVII to REACH Regulation (EU) No 1907/2006 defines restrictions for certain substances or groups of substances. The restrictions include limits and prohibitions on substances, mixtures and...
New Regulation on good distribution practice for veterinary medicinal products
In accordance with the new Regulation (EU) 2019/6, which applies from 28 January 2022, wholesale distributors and manufactures of veterinary medicinal products must comply with good distribution...
New lists for authorised products and substances in organic production
From 1 January 2022, the new EU Organic Regulation (Regulation (EU) 2018/848) will regulate the general requirements for organic production. This has now been supplemented by Implementing Regulation...
Im Jahr 2019 wurde die Richtlinie (EU) 2019/882 verabschiedet, in der Anforderungen an die Barrierefreiheit von bestimmten Produkten und Dienstleistungen gestellt werden, die für Menschen mit...
Updated requirements and testing standards for marine equipment
Directive 2014/90/EU defines requirements for marine equipment such as lifebuoys and lifejackets. Specific design, construction and performance requirements and testing standards will be defined to...
Amendment to the UN Regulation 44 for child restraint systems
The agreement on the acceptance of uniform provisions concerning the approval of items of equipment and parts of power-driven vehicles and on the mutual recognition of the approval is valid in 56...
Ban on deoxyarbutin and restriction on Dihydroxyacetone in cosmetics
EU Cosmetics Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 governs the making available on the market of cosmetic products. This also includes their composition and labelling. Annex II lists all substances prohibited...
Teilweise Umsetzung der Einwegkunststoffrichtlinie in weiterer Verordnung
Die neue Einwegkunststoffkennzeichnungsverordnung (EWKKennzV) enthält Produktanforderungen an die Beschaffenheit von bestimmten Einwegkunststoffgetränkebehältern und regelt die Kennzeichnungspflicht...
Directive 2009/125/EC establishes a legal framework for ecodesign requirements for products in the EU. The primary objective of these measures is to reduce energy consumption in the EU. Product...
New limit value for aniline in textile toys and finger paints for young children
Appendix C to Annex II to Directive 2009/48/EC (EU Toy Safety Directive) contains specific safety requirements as regards the chemical properties of toys intended for use by children under 36 months...
Umfangreiche Änderung des Elektro- und Elektronikgerätegesetzes
Mit dem Elektro- und Elektronikgerätegesetz (ElektroG) werden die europarechtlichen Vorgaben über Elektro- und Elektronik-Altgeräte umgesetzt. Um das vorgeschriebene Ziel von einer Sammelquote von...
Pumps, heating and air-conditioning technology for which ecodesign requirements or energy labels are mandatory
Requirements for the environmentally sound design of a product, or ecodesign for short, are generally intended to reduce the consumption of resources. Above all, electricity consumption, but also...
Inkrafttreten der Verlängerung der Übergangsfrist für Tabakprodukte
Mit dem unten referenzierten Beitrag informierten wir über die Verlängerung der Übergangsfrist für Tabakprodukte durch eine Änderung des Lebensmittelgesetzes. Die Änderung unterlag dem fakultativem...
Trinkwasserkontaktmaterialien – Änderung der Bewertungsgrundlage für Kunststoffe und andere organische Materialien
Materialien in Kontakt mit Trinkwasser müssen gemäß Trinkwasserverordnung (TrinkwV) bestimmte hygienische Anforderungen erfüllen. So dürfen Sie den Geruch oder Geschmack des Wassers nicht nachteilig...
The composition and labelling of food supplements are regulated in Directive 2002/46/EC. This Directive was amended with the aforementioned Regulation. Amendment to the unit of measurement for copper...
We provided information on the EU legislation for medical devices with referenced article (Regulation (EU) 2017/745, MDR). The main provisions of the MDR shall apply from 26 May 2021. The UDI...
The EC Drinking Water Directive defines minimum standards for the quality of drinking water. A new version of the Drinking Water Directive has now been published in Directive (EU) 2020/2184. We will...
Verlängerung der Übergangsregelung für Tabakprodukte
Mit der Totalrevision der Lebensmittelgesetzgebung (Projekt LARGO) wurde vorgesehen, das Tabakrecht aus dem Lebensmittelrecht auszugliedern. Zur Verabschiedung eines neuen Tabakproduktegesetzes war...
Extension of the labelling requirements and new prohibitions for allergenic fragrances in toyspielzeug
Annex II part III to Directive 2009/48/EC (EU Toy Safety Directive) contains specific safety requirements as regards the chemical properties of toys. Certain allergenic fragrances must be specified on...
Defining maximum values for pyrrolizidine alkaloids in tea, herbs and food supplements
Regulation (EC) No 1881/2006 governs maximum levels for various contaminants in foodstuffs. Maximum levels for pyrrolizidine alkaloids in various foodstuffs are now being defined for the first time...
Novellierung des Kreislaufwirtschaftsgesetzes sowie Änderung des Verpackungsgesetzes
Der Bundestag hat durch das Gesetz zur Umsetzung der Abfallrahmenrichtlinie der Europäischen Union Änderungen an folgenden nationalen Gesetzen durchgeführt: Kreislaufwirtschaftsgesetz (KrWG) Elektro-...
Amendment of the bilateral agreement on protected indications of origin
The trade agreement between the European Community and the Swiss Confederation regulates the terms for trade in agricultural products between the EU Member States and Switzerland. Annex 12 of the...
The EU Plastics Regulation No 10/2011 contains guidelines for plastic materials and articles intended to come into contact with food (food contact materials). Amendments are currently being made to...
Mit der oben genannten Änderung des Abfallwirtschaftsgesetzes wird unter anderem ein Verbot für das Inverkehrsetzen von Kunststofftragetaschen eingeführt. Als Kunststofftragetaschen gelten in diesem...
Updated requirements and testing standards for marine equipment
Directive 2014/90/EU defines requirements for marine equipment such as lifebuoys and lifejackets. Specific design, construction and performance requirements and testing standards will be defined to...
Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 (CLP Regulation) governs the classification, labelling and packaging of substances and mixtures. The CLP Regulation is adapted to technical and scientific progress at...
Retailer obligations for medical devices according to MDR
With the Medical Devices Regulation (EU) 2017/745 (MDR), new obligations apply to companies trading in medical devices. These apply to both the B2C and B2B sectors. Manufacturers and importers have...
Stretto 3 – Amendment to the Pesticide Residue Regulation (VPRH)
22 Swiss food law regulations have been subject to material change for the first time after the LARGO project in 2017 with the revision package Stretto 3. The main changes to the regulation on the...
Amendments to the requirements for safety data sheets
Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006, also known as the REACH Regulation, governs the registration, evaluation, authorisation and restriction of chemical substances in the EU. Annex II of the REACH Regulation...
Regulation on minimum requirements for water reuse
Due to climate change and the risk of water scarcity in Europe, the use of reclaimed water in agriculture is a possible alternative. However, it must be ensured that the reclaimed water does not pose...
Listing of perfluorooctanoic acid in the Regulation on persistent organic pollutants
Regulation (EU) 2019/1021 (POP Regulation) restricts the use of persistent organic pollutants. It implements the Stockholm Convention (POP Convention) and the minutes of the Geneva Convention on Long...
Änderungen der Vorgaben an die Energieeffizienz und das Energieetikett mehrerer Produktgruppen
Die Energieeffizienzverordnung (EnEV) legt Anforderungen an den Energieverbrauch und die Kennzeichnung mit dem Energieetikett von Geräten fest, mit dem Ziel diesen zu senken. Anforderungen werden an...
Corrigendum to the authorisation requirements of SVHC substances in the REACH Regulation
We provided information on the inclusion of 11 new substances in Annex XIV of REACH Regulation (EU) No 1907/2006 with referenced article. This Annex of the REACH Regulation contains a list of...
We provided information on the EU legislation for medical devices with the referenced article (Regulation (EU) 2017/745, MDR). The date of application of the MDR was scheduled for 26 May 2020. This...
Changed requirements for feeds for particular nutritional purposes
Animals suffering from particular illnesses such as heart failure or that are overweight often need a special diet tailored to their illness. This "feed for particular nutritional purposes" is subject...
Directive 2011/65/EU (RoHS Directive) defines restrictions for the use of certain hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment. It contains limits for heavy metals and plasticisers. In...
14th Adaptation to Technical Progress to the CLP Regulation
Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 (CLP Regulation) governs the classification, labelling and packaging of substances and mixtures. The CLP Regulation is adapted to technical and scientific progress at...
Updated reference points for action for the substances chloramphenicol, malachite green and nitrofuran metabolites
In addition to residue limits, European law allows reference points for action to be established. Reference points for action are established if no maximum residue limit has been laid down for a...
New substances subject to authorisation in Annex XIV of the REACH Regulation
Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006, also known as the REACH Regulation, governs the registration, evaluation, authorisation and restriction of chemical substances in the EU. Annex XIV of the REACH...
EU accedes to international agreement on appellations of origin and geographical indications – Switzerland intends to accede
The Lisbon Agreement for the Protection of Appellations of Origin and their International Registration of 1958 has already been revised several times. With the Geneva Act, a treaty administered by the...
Amendment to the EU Medical Devices Directive and EU In Vitro Diagnostic Regulation
The corrections in the two regulations mainly concern references and terminology. The transitional provisions of Regulation (EU) 2017/745 on medical devices are also affected by the amendment. From 20...
Discontinuation of use of the luminaire label from 25.12.2019 and new energy label for lamps
Regulation (EU) 2017/1369 forms the legal framework for the energy labelling of products. The energy labels for individual product groups are set out in product-specific regulations. The energy label...
New requirements for the announcement of price reductions
Directive 98/6/EC on consumer protection in the indication of the prices of products offered to consumers includes requirements for the indication of sales prices and prices per standard unit. The...
Änderung der Verordnung des EJPD über die Mengenangabe im Offenverkauf und auf Fertigpackungen
Die Mengenangabeverordnung ermächtigt an einigen Stellen das Eidgenössische Justiz- und Polizeidepartment (EJPD), nähere Vorgaben zu bestimmten Regelungen zu machen. Daraus resultiert die Verordnung...
Dual quality of food – Amendment of Directive 2005/29/EC
With Directive (EU) 2019/2161, the EU has put in place measures for the better enforcement and modernisation of consumer protection rules. Among others, this affects Directive 2005/29/EC concerning...
New ecodesign requirements for washing machines and washer-dryers
Directive 2009/125/EC establishes a legal framework for ecodesign requirements for products in the EU. The primary objective of these measures is to reduce energy consumption in the EU. Product...
Directive 2009/125/EC establishes a legal framework for ecodesign requirements for products in the EU. The primary objective of these measures is to reduce energy consumption in the EU. Product...
New ecodesign requirements for refrigerating appliances
Directive 2009/125/EC establishes a legal framework for ecodesign requirements for products in the EU. The primary objective of these measures is to reduce energy consumption in the EU. Product...
Gegenstände für den Humankontakt – Änderungen im Bereich Babyartikel und Textilien
Die Verordnung des EDI über Gegenstände für den Schleimhaut-, Haut- und Haarkontakt sowie über Kerzen, Streichhölzer, Feuerzeuge und Scherzartikel legt unter anderem Anforderungen an Babyartikel sowie...
Directive 2009/125/EC establishes the framework for the setting of ecodesign requirements for energy-related products. The Commission assesses which products have significant potential for saving...
Amendment to the regulation on persistent organic pollutants
Regulation (EU) 2019/1021 implements two international agreements on persistent organic pollutants in European law: the Protocol to the Convention on Long-Range Transboundary Air Pollution on...
Regulation (EC) No 2003/2003 governs making fertilisers available on the European internal market, what are referred to as EC fertilisers. This Regulation will be replaced by the new Regulation (EU)...
The new Market Surveillance Regulation (EU) 2019/1020 applies to the harmonised product sector and it provides a consistent and clear legal framework for market surveillance and customs regulations in...
Directive on single-use plastic products published
Given the growing burden on the seas caused by plastic waste, which often consists of single-use plastic products, the European Parliament and the Council have drawn up a Directive with requirements...
Änderung der ChemRRV und der Chemikalienverordnung
Die Chemikalien-Risikoreduktions-Verordnung (ChemRRV) regelt den Umgang mit Stoffen und Produktgruppen, die ein Gefährdungspotenzial für Mensch und Umwelt beinhalten. Die ChemRRV wird regelmäßig unter...
Establishing a glossary of common ingredient names
EU Cosmetics Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 governs the provision of cosmetic products on the market. Article 33 of the Cosmetics Regulation requires the Commission to prepare a glossary of common...
Änderung des Tabakerzeugnisgesetzes und der Tabakerzeugnisverordnung
Im unten referenzierten Beitrag berichteten wir über die Bestimmungen der EU über das Rückverfolgbarkeitssystem sowie Sicherheitsmerkmale von Tabakerzeugnissen. Mit den Änderungen des...
New Regulations on veterinary medicinal products and medicated feed
Regulation (EU) 2019/6 will form the future legal framework for the placing on the market, manufacturing, import, export, supply, distribution, pharmacovigilance, control and the use of veterinary...
Änderung der Kriterien des EU-Umweltzeichens für verschiedene Wasch-, Geschirrspül- und Reinigungsmittel
Das EU-Umweltzeichen (auch bekannt als EU Ecolabel) kann für Produkte vergeben werden, die über die gesamte Lebensdauer geringere Umweltauswirkungen haben als vergleichbare. Für jede Produktgruppe...
Neue Verordnung über Sicherheitsmerkmale bei Tabakerzeugnissen
In der Richtlinie 2014/40/EU (TPD II) wird vorgesehen, dass alle Packungen von Tabakerzeugnissen mit einem fälschungssicheren Sicherheitsmerkmal gekennzeichnet werden. Im unten referenzierten Beitrag...
Beschränkungen für bestimmte Stoffe in Textilien und Schuhen durch Änderung der REACH-Verordnung
Die Verordnung (EG) Nr. 1907/2006, kurz REACH-Verordnung, regelt die Registrierung, Bewertung, Zulassung und Beschränkung von chemischen Stoffen in der EU. Anhang XVII der REACH-Verordnung enthält...
Standards for operating a traceability system and for security features of tobacco products
In order to control the unauthorised trade of tobacco products, Directive 2014/40/EU stipulates that all unit packets from tobacco products must be marked with a unique identifier and a tamper-proof...
Directive 2011/65/EU (RoHS 2) defines restrictions for the use of certain hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment. The Directive in Germany will be transposed into the Regulation...
New regulations for medical devices and in vitro diagnostic medical devices
Bisher wurden In-vitro- Diagnostika und andere Medizinprodukte in der EU durch drei Richtlinien geregelt, die von den Mitgliedsstaaten in nationales Recht umgesetzt werden mussten: Richtlinie 93/42...
Free-range eggs – lengthier restriction on hens' access to open air If
If there is an outbreak of bird flu in the EU, free-range poultry must be kept in the building in the affected areas. In the past, eggs could be marketed as "free-range eggs" for a period of 12 weeks...
Regulation published on total diet replacement for weight control
In early September 2017, the Delegated Regulation on total diet replacement for weight control was published and withdrawn again a short time later. A new version is now being published. The key...
Regulation (EU) No 1169/2011 (FIR) – Notice on allergens published
Following the entry into force of Regulation (EU) No 1169/2011 (FIR), the Commission intended to publish an up-to-date guide regarding information on allergens. Instead of a guide, the Commission has...
Extension of transitional measures for Regulations (EC) No 853/2004 and (EC) 854/2004
Commission Regulation (EU) No 1079/2013 laid down transitional measures for the application of Regulations (EC) No 853/2004 and (EC) No 854/2004 from 1 January 2014 to 31 December 2016. Since...
Food for special groups – 2 delegated regulations published
Mitte 2013 wurde die VO (EG) Nr. 609/2013 veröffentlicht, die das bis dahin bestehende Recht zu diätetischen Lebensmitteln komplett neu regelt. Als „Lebensmittel für spezielle Gruppen“ oder...
Translation coming soon. #Im referenzierten Beitrag informierten wir über eine geplante Änderung der Verordnung über Getränke, unter anderem über die Kennzeichnung entalkoholisierter und teilweise...
This planned revision is intended to adapt the FDHA Ordinance on Beverages to the new EU provisions for wine in accordance with Regulation (EU) 2021/2117. The draft stipulates that, in line with the...
Planned amendment of the Drinking Water Regulation
A large part of the EU Drinking Water Directive (Directive (EU) 2020/2184) was already implemented at the beginning of 2024 with the revision of the Austrian Drinking Water Regulation (TWV). This...
57th Regulation amending the Drinking Water Regulation published
The amendment to the Drinking Water Regulation attached below implements the EU Drinking Water Directive (Directive (EU) 2020/2184), which was revised in 2020. The amendments mainly affect water...
Regulations for the declaration and designation of ingredients of aromatised wine products published
Regulation (EU) 2021/2117 amended Regulation (EU) No 251/2014 with regard to the mandatory indication of the list of ingredients and the nutrition declaration for aromatised wine products. The...
Questions and answers published on the implementation of EU regulations on the dealcoholisation of wine
Regulation (EU) No. 1308/2013 on a common organisation of the markets in agricultural products also contains numerous regulations for wine and wine products. In 2021, this Regulation was amended by...
As part of the revision of the food law package (Stretto 4), 25 regulations will be amended. The revision is intended to strengthen health and fraud protection and harmonise the content with EU law...
Amendment to the Regulation on drinking water and water in publicly accessible bathrooms and showers
As part of the revision of the food law package (Stretto 4), 25 regulations will be amended. The revision is intended to strengthen health and fraud protection and harmonise the content with EU law...
Translation coming soon. Wir berichteten über die neuen Kennzeichnungsvorgaben für Wein. Für diese Getränke ist ab dem 8. Dezember 2023 eine Kennzeichnung der Nährwerte und des Zutatenverzeichnisses...
Changes to funding and organisational requirements in wine and hop law
On 9 November, the regulation amending the provisions of wine and hop law was published. The regulation mainly deals with funding for measures in the wine sector. Article 2 of the regulation amends...
Amendment of the wine law in relation to CAP strategies
Among other things, the Wine Act lays down regulations regarding growing regions and quality indications for German wines. The Eleventh Act amending the Wine Act deals with the requirements of the CAP...
Limits for bisphenol A in drinking water will come into force soon
In the article referenced below, we reported on the amendment of the Drinking Water Regulation, which implemented the requirements of the EU Drinking Water Directive. The amendment came into force in...
Amendment for the declaration of categories of additives used in wine
In the article referenced below, we reported on the forthcoming obligation to publish a list of ingredients for wine products. Regulation (EU) 2023/1606 amends Regulation (EU) 2019/33 and specifies...
Labelling requirements for (aromatised) wine products will come into force soon
We reported on the mandatory labelling of nutritional information and the list of ingredients for wine products and aromatised wine-based drinks. For dealcoholised or partially dealcoholised products...
Opinion of the Working Group of Food Chemistry Experts of the states and the Federal Office for Consumer Protection and Food Safety (ALS) serve as guidance for the interpretation and application of...
Requirements for ingredient labelling of wine products
Regulation (EU) 2021/2117 established labelling requirements such as nutritional information and the list of ingredients for wine products. These come into force on 8.12.2023. The requirements for the...
Correction of the labelling requirements for wines and aromatised wine products
Regulation (EU) 2021/2117 amended several regulations, including Regulation (EU) 1308/2013 on a common organisation of the markets for agricultural products and Regulation (EU) 251/2014 on the...
Formal update of the specification for Austrian traditional terms in wine law
Traditional terms for wines shall be registered in accordance with Regulation (EU) 2019/33 in the European Union electronic register of protected traditional terms according to Regulation (EU) 2019/34...
The wine law regulates the marketing of wine within the meaning of Regulation (EU) 1308/2013 on a common organisation of the market for agricultural products and lays down national requirements for...
Among other things, the aforementioned Ordinance made some changes to the labelling and classification of viticultural products. The changes are mainly based on suggestions put forward by the sector...
Draft regulations on wine and aromatised wine-based products
The list of ingredients for wine and aromatised wine-based drinks must be provided by 8 December 2023. The proposed Regulation aims to complement Regulation (EU) No 251/2014 as regards certain...
The Drinking Water Regulation (TrinkwV) defines the chemical and physical requirements for drinking water, disinfection procedures and responsibilities. The amendment involves implementing the...
Planned amendment of the Drinking Water Regulation
The Drinking Water Regulation is to be aligned with the European requirements in terms of Directive (EU) 2020/2184 in order to guarantee the quality of drinking water. The draft deals with the...
The planned amendment of the wine law is to implement three topics that are to be considered independently of each other. Wines which are not marketed as wines of the "Districtus Austriae Controllatus...
Planned changes to the directives for honey, jam, fruit juices and thickened milk
The "farm to table" strategy aims to implement measures to make the EU food industry healthier and more sustainable. It is planned to update the "breakfast guidelines". In Directive 2001/110/EC on...
ALS opinions regarding the marketing of children's tea
Opinion of the Working Group of Food Chemistry Experts of the states and the Federal Office for Consumer Protection and Food Safety (ALS) serve as guidance for the interpretation and application of...
ALS opinion regarding the labelling of cereal-based beverages
Opinion of the Working Group of Food Chemistry Experts of the states and the Federal Office for Consumer Protection and Food Safety (ALS) serve as guidance for the interpretation and application of...
Opinion of the Working Group of Food Chemistry Experts of the states and the Federal Office for Consumer Protection and Food Safety (ALS) serve as guidance for the interpretation and application of...
The Wine Committee regularly drafts resolutions which are then implemented in Austrian wine law. The draft of the Wine Law Collective Regulation 2022 contains all decisions from 2022. Changes to the...
New version of the guidelines for fruit juice and fruit nectar
The German Food Code is a collection of guidelines which describe the manufacturing, composition or other characteristics of numerous foods. The guidelines for fruit juice and fruit nectar have been...
Adaptation of various regulations in the wine sector to the new requirements of Regulation (EU) 2021/2117
The EU has adopted some changes in the wine sector with Regulation (EU) 2021/2117. This requires these drafts for the adaptation of the Regulation (EU) 2019/33 and Regulation (EU) 1308/2013. The...
The designations and labelling of wine and wine-based beverages is governed by the Regulation (EU) 1308/2013. The Wine Regulation also applies in Germany. It will now be adapted to European law. It...
Swiss general ruling for spring water from Germany
Food from the European Union that differs from the Swiss regulations may only be placed on the market in Switzerland after a general ruling has been granted according to Article 16c of the Federal law...
Transitional period for allusions to and compound terms for spirits will expire soon
We reported on the change to the regulation and definition for "allusions" to spirits in the article referenced below. This change was implemented in the new Spirits Regulation (EU) 2019/787. A recent...
Amendment of Codex Section B1 relating to drinking water
The Austrian Foodstuffs Code (Codex Alimentarius Austriacus) lays down and specifies designations, definitions, methods of investigation and principles of assessment as well as guidelines for placing...
Opinion of the Working Group of Food Chemistry Experts of the states and the Federal Office for Consumer Protection and Food Safety on bitterness units of "Pils/Pilsener"
Opinion of the Working Group of Food Chemistry Experts of the states and the Federal Office for Consumer Protection and Food Safety (ALS) serve as guidance for the interpretation and application of...
Amendment to the Spirits Regulation as regards the definition of ethyl alcohol
Regulation (EU) 2019/787 governs the definitions, designations and labelling of spirits. The Regulation has now been amended as regards the legal definition of ethyl alcohol of agricultural origin...
The Austrian Foodstuffs Code (Codex Alimentarius Austriacus) lays down designations, definitions, methods of investigation and principles of assessment as well as guidelines for the manufacture and...
New version of the guidelines for tea, herbal tea, and fruit tea as well as their extracts and preparations
The German Food Code is a collection of guidelines which describe the manufacturing, composition or other characteristics of numerous foods. DE: The guidelines for tea, herbal tea, and fruit tea as...
The International Organisation for Vine and Wine (OIV) is a recognised scientific organisation which has published the customary oenological practices in its files. The OIV files are published in the...
DE: Sample application for temporary change to product specifications for wine published
The Federal Agency for Agriculture and Food has published a sample application which must be used for a temporary change to a product specification of wines with a protected designation of origin or...
Water intended for human consumption - Watch list of critical substances published
The legal provisions relating to drinking water are governed in the EU by the Directive 98/83/EC on the quality of water intended for human consumption. The regulations have been implemented in the...
Handling anthropogenic trace substances in natural mineral water
Natural mineral water is obtained from natural sources and may not undergo any treatment with a few exceptions. A requirement for mineral water is that it is pure and free of impurities. However, as...
Guidelines for implementing labelling requirements of spirit drinks
The new Spirit Drinks Regulation (EU) 2019/787 already entered into force on 24 May 2019. The labelling requirements have been in place since 25 May 2021. The Commission has now published guidelines...
Wine Legislation Consolidating Ordinance published
Among other things, the aforementioned Ordinance made some changes to the labelling and classification of viticultural products. The changes are mainly based on suggestions put forward by the sector...
Opinion of the Working Group of Food Chemistry Experts of the states and the Federal Office for Consumer Protection and Food Safety (ALS) serve as guidance for the interpretation and application of...
Labelling requirements for wines and aromatised wine products as well as designations of origin
The following regulations will be amended with Implementing Regulation (EU) 2021/2117: Regulations (EU) 1308/2013 on a common organisation of the markets in agricultural products (EU) 1151/2012 on...
The Delegated Regulation (EU) 2022/68 changes Regulation (EU) 2019/934 in which the authorised oenological practices and cultivation areas of wines, for which the alcoholic content may be increased...
Amendment of Codex Section B1 relating to drinking water
The Austrian Foodstuffs Code (Codex Alimentarius Austriacus) lays down and specifies designations, definitions, methods of investigation and principles of assessment as well as guidelines for placing...
Übergangsregelung für Elastomere in Trinkwasserinstallationen
Materialien in Kontakt mit Trinkwasser müssen gemäß Trinkwasserverordnung (TrinkwV) bestimmte hygienische Anforderungen erfüllen. Die allgemeinen Anforderungen der TrinkwV werden in sogenannten...
Expansion of the definitions of allusions for spirit drinks
On 25 May 2021, the EU Spirit Drinks Regulation (EU) 2019/787 replaced the previous Spirit Drinks Regulation (EC) No 110/2008. It regulates the description, presentation and labelling of spirit drinks...
Increased labelling requirements for compound terms and allusions for spirit drinks
On 25 May 2021, the EU Spirit Drinks Regulation (EU) 2019/787 replaced the previous spirit drinks regulation (EC) No 110/2008. Among other things, the EU Spirit Drinks Regulation governs how compound...
The EC Drinking Water Directive defines minimum standards for the quality of drinking water. A new version of the Drinking Water Directive has now been published in Directive (EU) 2020/2184. We will...
The EU Regulation on biocidal products (EU) No. 528/2012 governs the placement on the market and use of biocidal products such as disinfectants, wood preservatives or pesticides. The biocidal active...
Non-approval of various existing biocidal active substances
The EU Regulation on biocidal products (EU) No. 528/2012 governs the placement on the market and use of biocidal products such as disinfectants, wood preservatives or pesticides. The biocidal active...
Extension of the approval of various biocidal active substances
The EU Regulation on biocidal products (EU) No 528/2012 governs the placement on the market and use of biocidal products such as disinfectants, wood preservatives or pesticides. The biocidal active...
Update of the BLAC interpretation aid on expertise according to ChemBiozidDV
In the article referenced below, we reported on the interpretation aid of the German Federal/State Working Group on Chemical Safety (BLAC) regarding expertise in biocides. The requirements for the...
End of sales period for biocidal products containing cyanamide
In the article referenced below, we reported on the non-approval of the existing active substance cyanamide (EC No. 206-992-3, CAS No. 420-04-2) for use in biocidal products of product types 3...
Restrictions on the sale of certain chemicals and biocides in the retail sector
There are some substances and mixtures in the retail sector that are classified as hazardous according to Regulation (EC) 1272/2008. These include, for example, cleaning agents or craft supplies...
Restrictions on the sale of biocides in the retail sector
There are restrictions on the sale of certain biocides in the retail sector and requirements for retailers and sales staff. The requirements of the Biocide Law Implementing Regulation (ChemBiozidDV)...
Approval of two existing biocidal active substances
The EU Regulation on biocidal products (EU) No 528/2012 governs the placement on the market and use of biocidal products such as disinfectants, wood preservatives or pesticides. The biocidal active...
Extension of the approval of two biocidal active substances
The EU Regulation on biocidal products (EU) No 528/2012 governs the placement on the market and use of biocidal products such as disinfectants, wood preservatives or pesticides. The biocidal active...
The Biocidal Product Regulation (VBP) governs the approval and use of biocidal products as well as their classification, packaging and labelling. The VBP is now being amended in various parts. In the...
Verlängerung der Genehmigung von zwei Biozid-Wirkstoffen
Translation coming soon Die EU-Verordnung über Biozidprodukte (EU) Nr. 528/2012 regelt das Inverkehrbringen und die Verwendung von Biozidprodukten wie Desinfektionsmitteln, Holzschutzmitteln oder...
Translation coming soon Die EU-Verordnung über Biozidprodukte (EU) Nr. 528/2012 regelt das Inverkehrbringen und die Verwendung von Biozidprodukten wie Desinfektionsmitteln, Holzschutzmitteln oder...
Translation coming soon Die EU-Verordnung über Biozidprodukte (EU) Nr. 528/2012 regelt das Inverkehrbringen und die Verwendung von Biozidprodukten wie Desinfektionsmitteln, Holzschutzmitteln oder...
Approval of the biocidal active substance DMPAP for two additional product types
The EU Regulation on biocidal products (EU) No 528/2012 governs the placement on the market and use of biocidal products such as disinfectants, wood preservatives or pesticides. The biocidal active...
Postponing the expiry date of various biocidal active substances
The EU Regulation on biocidal products (EU) No 528/2012 governs the placement on the market and use of biocidal products such as disinfectants, wood preservatives or pesticides. The biocidal active...
Non-approval of two existing biocidal active substances
The EU Regulation on biocidal products (EU) No 528/2012 governs the placement on the market and use of biocidal products such as disinfectants, wood preservatives or pesticides. The biocidal active...
Adaptation of the active substance lists of the Biocidal Product Regulation
The Biocidal Product Regulation (VBP) governs the approval and use of biocidal products as well as the classification, packaging and labelling. Annex 2 contains the Union list of approved active...
The EU Regulation on biocidal products (EU) No 528/2012 governs the placement on the market and use of biocidal products such as disinfectants, wood preservatives or pesticides. The biocidal active...
The EU Regulation on biocidal products (EU) No 528/2012 governs the placement on the market and use of biocidal products such as disinfectants, wood preservatives or pesticides. The biocidal active...
Non-approval of an existing biocidal active substance
The EU Regulation on biocidal products (EU) No 528/2012 governs the placement on the market and use of biocidal products such as disinfectants, wood preservatives or pesticides. The biocidal active...
The EU Regulation on biocidal products (EU) No 528/2012 governs the placement on the market and use of biocidal products such as disinfectants, wood preservatives or pesticides. The biocidal active...
Postponing the expiry date of various biocidal active substances
The EU Regulation on biocidal products (EU) No 528/2012 governs the placement on the market and use of biocidal products such as disinfectants, wood preservatives or pesticides. The biocidal active...
Regulation (EU) No 528/2012 regulates the placing on the market and use of biocidal products at EU level and is implemented by the Biocidal Products Act in Austria. In addition, the draft of a...
The EU Regulation on biocidal products (EU) No 528/2012 governs the placement on the market and use of biocidal products such as disinfectants, wood preservatives or pesticides. The biocidal active...
BLAC interpretation aid on expertise according to ChemBiozidDV
We reported on the new Biocide Law Implementing Regulation (ChemBiozidDV) in thereferenced article below. Among other things, a qualified person is required for the sale of certain biocidal products...
Non-approval of existing biocidal active substances
The EU Regulation on biocidal products (EU) No 528/2012 governs the placement on the market and use of biocidal products such as disinfectants, wood preservatives or pesticides. The biocidal active...
Postponing the expiry date of biocidal active substances
The EU Regulation on biocidal products (EU) No 528/2012 governs the placement on the market and use of biocidal products such as disinfectants, wood preservatives or pesticides. The biocidal active...
Data sheet published on the differentiation of cleaning agents and biocidal products for exterior use
For retailers or importers, it is very important to be able to classify whether an existing product is a cleaning agent or a biocidal product subject to approval. Different legal requirements apply...
Updating the Union list of approved biocidal active substances
The Biocidal Product Regulation (VBP) governs the approval and use of biocidal products as well as the classification, packaging and labelling. Annex 2 contains the Union list of approved active...
Neue Verordnung zur Meldung und Abgabe von Biozid-Produkten
Biozid-Produkte werden EU-weit durch die Verordnung (EU) Nr. 528/2012 geregelt. Ergänzend dazu wurde nun eine neue nationale Verordnung veröffentlicht, die Regelungen zur Abgabe von Biozid-Produkten...
Meldepflicht von SVHC-Kandidatenstoffen tritt demnächst in Kraft
Translation coming soon Besonders besorgniserregende Stoffe, auch Substances of very high Concern (SVHC) genannt, sind in der EU zulassungspflichtig. Zuvor werden die Stoffe jedoch auf die...
Registration deadline for the allocation of quotas for the placing on the market of HFCs expires soon
In the article referenced below, we reported on the entry into force of the new Regulation (EU) 2024/573 on fluorinated greenhouse gases (F-gas Regulation), which replaced Regulation (EU) No. 517/2014...
A new regulation on fluorinated greenhouse gases (F-Gas Regulation) has been published. Regulation (EU) 2024/573 replaces Regulation (EU) No. 517/2014. The aim is to further reduce emissions of...
Proposal of two substances for the SVHC candidate list
Regulation (EC) No. 1907/2006, or REACH for short, regulates, among other things, substances that are subject to authorisation. Before substances are included in the REACH Regulation for this purpose...
Restrictions on the sale of certain chemicals and biocides in the retail sector
There are some substances and mixtures in the retail sector that are classified as hazardous according to Regulation (EC) 1272/2008. These include, for example, cleaning agents or craft supplies...
New regulation on restrictions and bans of substances related to the depletion of the ozone layer
The ozone layer reduces the amount of ultraviolet radiation (UV) and thus protects the health of humans, animals and the environment. Some substances deplete the ozone layer and therefore have...
Formal amendments to the Chemicals Prohibition Regulation
The Chemicals Prohibition Regulation (ChemVerbotsV) lays down requirements regarding bans and restrictions on the marketing of hazardous substances and mixtures as well as exceptions to these...
Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 (CLP Regulation) defines regulations for the classification, labelling and packaging of substances and mixtures. The CLP Regulation is regularly adapted to technical...
Restrictions on the sale of certain chemicals in the retail sector
There are some substances and mixtures in the retail trade that are classified as hazardous according to Regulation (EC) 1272/2008. These include, for example, cleaning agents or craft supplies...
Inclusion of five substances on the ECHA candidate list
Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006, also known as the REACH Regulation, governs the registration, evaluation, authorisation and restriction of chemical substances in the EU. Annex XIV of the REACH...
Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 (CLP Regulation) governs the classification, labelling and packaging of substances and mixtures. The CLP Regulation is adapted to technical and scientific progress at...
Reduction of the limit values for PFOS in accordance with the POP Regulation planned
Regulation (EU) 2019/1021 on persistent organic pollutants (POP regulation) implements two international agreements on persistent organic pollutants (POP): the Protocol on Long-Range Transboundary Air...
Protecting human health and the environment from chemicals is an important component of European legislation. The European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) is therefore planning to establish and manage a data...
The Biocidal Product Regulation (VBP) governs the approval and use of biocidal products as well as their classification, packaging and labelling. The VBP is now being amended in various parts. In the...
Änderung der Anhänge der ChemRRV bezogen auf Stoffbeschränkungen
Translation coming soon Anhang XIV der REACH-Verordnung (EG) Nr. 1907/2006 enthält das Verzeichnis zulassungspflichtiger Stoffe mit ihren jeweiligen Übergangsregelungen. In der Schweiz sind diese...
Amendment to the Chemicals Act regarding the Poisoning Register
The Chemicals Act (ChemG) serves to protect human health and the environment from hazardous substances and mixtures. In addition to some minor adjustments, the amendment concerns new requirements for...
Correction of an EUH statement in the CLP Regulation
CLP Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 addresses the classification, labelling and packaging of substances and mixtures. The wording of EUH statement 211 is now corrected in two languages. Romanian (RO)...
Commission's interpretation of the topic Microplastics ban
Regulation (EU) 2023/2055 amending Regulation (EC) 1907/2006 (REACH Regulation) as regards the restriction or prohibition of synthetic polymer microparticles has raised a number of questions. Polymer...
Transitional period for PFHxS under the POP Regulation expires soon
In the article referenced below, we reported on Regulation (EU) 2023/1608, which included perfluorhexanesulfonic acid (PFHxS), its salts and PFHxS-related compounds in Annex I Part A of the POP...
Amendment of the REACH Regulation regarding DEHP in medical devices
Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 (REACH Regulation) defines the legal regulations for the registration, evaluation, authorisation and restriction of chemicals. Annex XIV lists the substances that are...
Amendment of the CLP Regulation planned by 21st ATP
Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 (CLP Regulation) defines regulations for the classification, labelling and packaging of substances and mixtures. The CLP Regulation is regularly adapted to technical...
REACH helpdesk: Clarification "ban on placing on the market" related to microplastics
In the information letter referenced below, we reported on the inclusion of synthetic micropolymer particles (microplastics) in Regulation (EC) 1907/2006 (REACH Regulation). From 17 October 2023...
Transitional period for perfluorated carboxylic acids in semiconductors will expire soon
In the article referenced below, we reported on the restrictions on perfluorinated carboxylic acids, their salts and related substances. Since 25 February 2023, these substances may no longer be...
Adaptation of the Chemical Risk Reduction Regulation to EU law
The Chemical Risk Reduction Regulation (ChemRRV) prohibits or restricts the use of the particularly hazardous substances, preparations and articles that are specified in its Annexes. Annex 1.10 to the...
Prohibition on microplastics according to the REACH Regulation
Synthetic polymer microparticles, also called microplastics, enter the environment in different ways. A large part is produced by the degradation of larger plastic parts, another part by the direct...
Prohibition on mercury in certain light sources and other products
Regulation (EU) 2017/852 governs the production, use and trade of mercury and products containing mercury. The Regulation has now been adapted to the amendment of the Minamata Convention by banning...
Translation coming soon Die schweizerische Chemikalienverordnung (ChemV) regelt unter anderem die Voraussetzungen für das Inverkehrbringen von und den Umgang mit gefährlichen Stoffen und Zubereitungen...
Notification requirement for SVHC candidate substances to come into force soon
Substances of very high concern (SVHC) are substances that are subject to authorisation in the EU. Before that, however, the substances are placed on the ECHA candidate list. This is also already...
Authorisation requirement for 4 SVHC substances will enter into force soon
With Regulation (EU) 2020/171, new substances were added to Annex XIV of REACH Regulation 1907/2006, which lists substances subject to authorisation. This also includes the substances of very high...
Restrictions on N,N-dimethylformamide coming into force soon
N,N-dimethylformamide has been included in Annex XVII of the REACH Regulation. This annex regulates restrictions on substances with regard to manufacture, placing on the market and use. From 12...
Applications for authorisation of DEHP in medicinal products must be submitted soon
The four phthalates DEHP, BBP, DBP and DIBP were classified as substances with endocrine-disrupting properties. Their entries in Annex XIV have therefore been amended. Annex XIV lists substances that...
New harmonised classification and labelling requirements for specific dangerous substances will soon apply
In the article referenced below, we reported on the inclusion and amendment of carcinogens, mutagens and substances toxic to reproduction (CMRs) in the REACH Regulation. The newly included entries on...
Transitional period in the Chemicals Regulation expires
In the article referenced below, we reported on the amendment of the Chemicals Regulation. In this, the reference to the EU CLP Regulation, as last amended by Regulation (EU) 2022/692 (18.ATP), has...
Amendment of the list of the harmonised classification and labelling of certain hazardous substances will soon be applicable
In the article referenced below, we informed you of the 18th adjustment of the CLP Regulation to technical and scientific progress, ATP for short. Part 3 of Annex VI to the CLP Regulation contains a...
Regulation (EU) 2019/1021 on persistent organic pollutants implements two international agreements on persistent organic pollutants (POP): the Protocol on Long-Range Transboundary Air Pollution and...
Deadline for submitting the application on the use of substances subject to authorisation ends soon
We provided information on the inclusion of new substances in Annex XIV of REACH Regulation (EU) No 1907/2006 with the article referenced below. Until 1 November 2023 , applications for authorisation...
Transitional period for formaldehyde in certain textiles ends
With the article referenced below, we informed you about the restriction for certain substances in textiles and footwear due to the amendment of the REACH Regulation. The transitional period for the...
REACH Regulation (EU) No 1907/2006 governs the registration, authorisation, restriction and evaluation of chemicals. Annex XVII contains restrictions on the manufacture, placing on the market and use...
Draft amendment to the Chemicals Prohibition Regulation
The Federal Ministry for the Environment, Nature Conservation, Nuclear Safety and Consumer Protection (BMUV) has published a draft bill for an amending regulation which, among other things, stipulates...
Amendment of Annex VI CLP Regulation (19th and 20th ATP)
Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 (CLP Regulation) governs the classification, labelling and packaging of substances and mixtures. The CLP Regulation is adapted to technical and scientific progress at...
Regulation (EU) 2017/852 (Mercury Regulation) governs the production, use and trade of mercury and products containing mercury. The Regulation is now to be adapted to the current RoSH Directive, which...
Two new substances of very high concern (SVHC) added to the ECHA Candidate List
Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006, also known as the REACH Regulation, governs the registration, evaluation, authorisation and restriction of chemical substances in the EU. Annex XIV of the REACH...
Regulation (EU) 2019/1021 on persistent organic pollutants has been amended by Regulation (EU) 2022/2400. This amendment has now been corrected. In Annex IV (Substances subject to waste management...
Inclusion and amendment of carcinogenic, mutagenic and reproductive toxicant substances in the REACH Regulation
Annex XVII to Regulation (EU) No 1907/2006 (REACH Regulation) contains restrictions on the manufacture, placing on the market and use of certain dangerous substances, mixtures and articles. Annex XVII...
Zulassungspflicht von Karanal tritt demnächst in Kraft
We reported on the inclusion of 11 substances in Annex XIV to REACH Regulation (EU) No 1907/2006, which defines substances subject to authorisation, in the articles referenced below. With certain...
Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006, also known as the REACH Regulation, governs the registration, evaluation, authorisation and restriction of chemical substances in the EU. Annex XVII to the REACH...
Compulsory training in handling diisocyanates to come into force soon
We informed you in Information Letter No 2020_233 about new restrictions in Annex XVII to the REACH Regulation for diisocyanates. From 24 August 2023, diisocyanates may only be used industrially or...
New version of the Pyrotechnics Storage Regulation
The Pyrotechnics Storage Regulation governs the requirements for the storage of pyrotechnic articles and sets. This also includes products such as sparklers, table fireworks or firework rockets...
Amendment of the REACH Regulation with regard to lead in PVC
Lead is a heavy metal that has a toxic effect on the nerves and kidneys and can therefore have a negative impact on the development of children's nervous systems. Lead compounds are used in polyvinyl...
Amendment of the POP Regulation with regard to PFOA
Regulation (EU) 2019/1021 on persistent organic pollutants implements two international agreements on persistent organic pollutants (POP): the Protocol on Long-Range Transboundary Air Pollution and...
Further restrictions on the use of mercury planned
Regulation (EU) 2017/852 governs the production, use and trade of mercury and products containing mercury. The Regulation is now to be adapted to the amendment of the Minamata Convention by banning...
Restrictions of the REACH Regulation will soon also apply to further product groups
We reported on the restrictions on perfluorinated carboxylic acids, their salts and related substances in referenced article below. Since 25 February 2023, these substances may no longer be produced...
Amendment of the Chemical Risk Reduction Ordinance with regard to closed installations
The Chemical Risk Reduction Ordinance (ChemRRV) prohibits or restricts the use of the particularly hazardous substances, preparations and articles that are specified in its Annexes. Annex 1.17 to the...
Restrictions of the Chemical Risk Reduction Regulation (ChemRRV) shall also apply soon to oil- and water-repellent health and safety clothing fabrics for use in connection with hazardous liquids
We informed you about the change to the Chemical Risk Reduction Regulation (ChemRRV) for various organic pollutants and oxo-degradable plastic in referenced article. The Regulation prohibits or...
ECHA catalogue for guidance on borderline products between articles and substances/mixtures
Regulation (EC) 1907/2006 (REACH Regulation) establishes definitions for the terms "substance", "mixture" and "article" that apply within the framework of European chemicals legislation. They read as...
Reporting obligation for new substances of very high concern (SVHC) on the ECHA Candidate List begins
We informed you of the inclusion of 9 new substances of very high concern (SVHC) on the ECHA Candidate List in referenced article. The information obligation in the supply chain, towards consumers and...
Transitional period for the use of PFOA, its salts and PFOA-related compounds in certain product groups expires soon
We reported on the inclusion of perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) in the regulation on persistent organic pollutants in referenced article. The production, placing on the market and use of PFOA, its salts...
Change to the CLP Regulation – Introduction of new hazard classes
Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 (CLP Regulation) governs the classification, labelling and packaging of hazardous substances and mixtures. Annex I to the CLP Regulation describes, among other things, the...
Authorisation obligation for substances in Annex XIV to the REACH Regulation enters into force soon
We reported on the inclusion of substances in Annex XIV of Regulation (EC) 1907/2006 in referenced article (REACH Regulation). These substances may be placed on the market or used by manufacturers...
Correction to the new rules concerning the placing on the market of CBD aromatic oil
In the article reeferenced below we reported on the new rules concerning the placing on the market of CBD aromatic oils with respect to the future ban on the sale of aromatic oil containing CBD which...
Planned changes to Annex VI of the CLP Regulation or to substance classifications
Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 (CLP Regulation) governs the classification, labelling and packaging of substances and mixtures that are classified as hazardous. Table 3 in Annex VI contains a list of...
New rules concerning the placing on the market of CBD aromatic oil
Chemical products containing CBD which are placed on the market in accordance with Swiss chemicals legislation are designated according to the general ruling as aromatic oils which contain CBD. The...
Deadline for submitting the application on the use of phthalates subject to authorisation ends soon
We reported on the extension to the authorisation obligation for the use of phthalates DEHP, BBP, DBP and DIBP in food contact materials and primary packaging of veterinary medicinal products in...
Amendment to the Annexes IV and V to the POP Regulation enters into force soon
We reported on the amendment to the Annexes IV and V to Regulation (EU) 2019/1021 (POP Regulation) which prohibits or restricts the production, placement on the market and use of certain POP in...
Regulation (EU) 2019/1021 on persistent organic pollutants (POPs Regulation) prohibits or restricts the manufacturing, placing on the market and use of certain POPs (persistent organic pollutants) in...
Regulation (EC) 1272/2008 (CLP Regulation) sets out requirements for the classification, labelling and packaging of substances and mixtures classified as hazardous. This is now to be changed within...
New substances of very high concern (SVHC) added to the ECHA Candidate List
Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006, also known as the REACH Regulation, governs the registration, evaluation, authorisation and restriction of chemical substances in the EU. Annex XIV of the REACH...
Ban on the use and placement on the market of certain plastic granulate shall enter into force soon
We informed you about the changes to the Chemical Risk Reduction Regulation for various organic pollutants and oxo-degradable plastic in the article referenced below. The placing on the market and use...
Regulation (EU) 2019/1021 on persistent organic pollutants has been amended by Regulation (EU) 2022/2400. We reported on this in the article referenced below. The amending regulation has now been...
Amendment to the Annexes IV and V to the POP Regulation
Regulation (EU) 2019/1021 on persistent organic pollutants implements two international agreements on persistent organic pollutants (POP): the Protocol on Long-Range Transboundary Air Pollution and...
Transitional period for the restriction of perfluorinated carboxylic acids ends soon
We reported on the inclusion of linear and branched perfluorinated carboxylic acids with chain lengths C8-C13 (C9-C14-PFCA) in Annex XVII to Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 in the article referenced...
EGC changes the classification of titanium dioxide
With Regulation (EU) 2020/217, titanium dioxide was classified in Annex VI to Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 (CLP Regulation). Titanium dioxide is therefore suspected in powder form of having a...
Change to the entry of hexachlorobenzene in the Regulation on persistent organic substances
Regulation (EU) 2019/1021 on persistent organic pollutants implements two international agreements on persistent organic pollutants (POP): the Protocol on Long-Range Transboundary Air Pollution and...
We provided information on the new regulation of precursors for explosive substances in Switzerland in the article referenced below. Depending on the concentration, a distinction is made between the...
Sales restrictions for precursors shall enter into force soon
We reported on the new regulation for precursors for explosive substances that are defined by the Precursor Law (VSG) and the Precursor Regulation (VVSG) in the article referenced below . The...
Transitional periods of requirements for safety data sheets will expire soon
Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006, also known as the REACH Regulation, governs the registration, evaluation, authorisation and restriction of chemical substances in the EU. Annex II of the REACH Regulation...
New requirements for safety data sheets will enter into force soon
We informed you about an adjustment of the Chemicals Regulation to the amended EU law in the article referenced below. This involved changes to Annex II to Regulation (EC) 1907/2006 (REACH Regulation)...
Restriction of microplastics in various product groups planned
Microplastics lead to irreversible pollution of our ecosystems and food chains because they degrade very slowly. Following the public consultation on reducing microplastics, which ended at the end of...
Transitional period for substances and preparations in the Chemicals Regulation expires
We reported on an adjustment of the Chemicals Regulation (ChemV) to the amendments to the European CLP Regulation in the article referenced below. The annexes to the CLP Regulation, last amended by...
Ban on various organic pollutants and oxo-degradable plastics in the near future
In the article referenced below, we informed you of the amendment to the Chemicals Risk Reduction Regulation (ChemRRV). It mainly resulted in several amendments to the individual annexes of the...
In the referenced articles below, we provided you with information on the amendment of Annex XVII to Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 (REACH) with Regulation (EC) 2021/2204 of 13 December 2021. It was...
Amendment of the list of the harmonised classification and labelling of certain hazardous substances will soon be applicable
In the article referenced below, we provided you with information on the amendment of Part 3 of Annex VI to Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 with Delegated Regulation (EU) 2021/849 of 11 March 2021. Part...
Amendment of the Chemical Risk Reduction Ordinance (ChemRRV) in relation to persistent organic pollutants and oxo-degradable plastics
The Chemical Risk Reduction Ordinance (ChemRRV) prohibits or restricts the use of the particularly hazardous substances, preparations and articles that are specified in its Annexes. The ChemRRV is...
Adjustment of the Chemicals Regulation to the amended EU law on the classification and labelling of chemicals and substances subject to registration
The Chemicals Regulation (ChemV) governs the requirements for the placement on the market and handling of substances and preparations that may create a risk for people or the environment, among other...
New regulation for precursors for explosive substances
With the aim of preventing crimes in conjunction with self-made explosives, the Precursor Act (VSG) and the Precursor Regulation (VVSG) were recently published in Switzerland. The Precursor Act and...
Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006, also known as the REACH Regulation, governs the registration, evaluation, authorisation and restriction of chemical substances in the EU. Annex XIV of the REACH...
Legal assessment of CBD fragrance oil and regulation of the composition entered into force
The decision of the chemicals notification authority that CBD fragrance oil may only still be sold in Switzerland if it contains denaturants was published with the general ruling dated 24 March 2022...
We informed you of the 18th adjustment of the CLP Regulation to technical and scientific progress, ATP for short, in the article referenced below. The data from which the new requirements are valid...
Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 (CLP Regulation) governs the classification, labelling and packaging of substances and mixtures. The CLP Regulation is adapted to technical and scientific progress at...
Deadline for reporting obligations defined for plant protection products
With the Federal law on reducing risks from using pesticides, the Water Protection Act and Agriculture Act will be amended along with the Chemicals Act. The law is subject to the optional referendum...
Inclusion of new substances subject to authorisation in the REACH Regulation
Annex XIV to the REACH Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 contains the list of substances subject to authorisation with their transitional provisions. Substances that are carcinogenic, germ cell mutagenic...
Simplification of the labelling and reporting of chemicals
The Chemicals Ordinance (ChemV) governs the determining and assessment of hazards which may be posed by substances and preparations, as well as the placing on the market, the labelling and packaging...
Specifying of the information needed for the registering of substances
REACH Regulation (EU) No 1907/2006 governs the registration, evaluation, authorisation and restriction of chemicals. In line with the principle of "No market without data", substances themselves and...
Technical rule relating to safety data sheets has been updated
The Technical Rules for Hazardous Substances (TRGS) reflect the state of the art in Germany. In the TRGS sound scientific findings relating to activities involving hazardous substances, including...
Tips for providing details of nanoforms in the safety data sheet
The REACH Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 specifies the requirements that apply in relation to safety data sheets. Since 1 January 2021 details of nanoforms have also had to be provided in the safety...
FAQs published on the restriction of diisocyanates
Diisocyanates are used in large quantities to produce polyurethane foams, but also in sealants and coatings. Exposure to diisocyanates may lead to serious respiratory diseases. A restriction should...
Transitional period corrected for the restriction of PFCAs in fluoroplastics and fluoroelastomers
We reported on the restriction on too linear and branched perfluorinated carboxylic acids with chain lengths of between 8 and 13 carbon atoms ("C9- C14-PFCA") in the REACH Regulation. As of 25...
Forthcoming prohibition of nonylphenolethoxylates in textiles
In referenced article below we informed you of amendments to severaal annexes of the Chemicals Risk Redution Ordinance (ChemRRV). As from 1 June 2022 it will be prohibited to place on the market...
The Chemical Risk Reduction Regulation (ChemRRV) prohibits or restricts the use of the particularly hazardous substances, preparations and articles that are specified in its Annexes. Annex 1.10 to the...
Proposal for new directive on criminal law protection of the environment
Directive 2008/99/EC defines which breaches of EU law that harm the environment are to be classified as criminal offences. The Commission concluded that it does not a achieve sufficient impact. With a...
Updated announcement relating to the certificate of competence
In order to place on the market certain hazardous substances or hazardous mixtures, sellers must prove their specialist knowledge by providing a socalled certificate of competence. This applies in...
New substances of very high concern (SVHC) added to the ECHA Candidate List
Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006, also known as the REACH Regulation, governs the registration, evaluation, authorisation and restriction of chemical substances in the EU. Annex XIV of the REACH...
Amendment of the list of the harmonised classification and labelling of certain hazardous substances will soon be applicable
In the article referenced below, we provided you with information on the amendment of Part 3 of Annex VI to Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 with Delegated Regulation (EU) 2020/1182 of 19 May 2020. Part 3...
The Chemicals Ordinance (ChemV) regulates the determining and assessing of hazards that substances and preparations may pose, and the placing on the market, the labelling and packaging of hazardous...
Annex XVII to Regulation (EU) No 1907/2006 (REACH Regulation) contains restrictions on the manufacture, placing on the market and use of certain dangerous substances, mixtures and articles. This...
Further uses of phthalates to be subject to authorisation in future
Annex XIV to the REACH Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 lists substances subject to authorisation. The four phthalates DEHP, BBP, DBP and DIBP were included in Annex XIV because they are toxic for...
Annex XVII to the REACH Regulation restricts the manufacture, placing on the market and use of certain dangerous chemicals in substances, mixtures or products specified therein. A new entry is added...
Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 (CLP Regulation) governs the classification, labelling and packaging of substances and mixtures. The CLP Regulation is adapted to technical and scientific progress at...
Extensive restrictions for perfluorocarboxylic acids, their salts and related substances
Annex XVII to REACH Regulation (EU) No 1907/2006 defines restrictions for certain substances or groups of substances. The restrictions include limits and prohibitions on substances, mixtures and...
Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 (CLP Regulation) governs the classification, labelling and packaging of substances and mixtures. The CLP Regulation is adapted to technical and scientific progress at...
Amendments to the requirements for safety data sheets
Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006, also known as the REACH Regulation, governs the registration, evaluation, authorisation and restriction of chemical substances in the EU. Annex II of the REACH Regulation...
Listing of perfluorooctanoic acid in the Regulation on persistent organic pollutants
Regulation (EU) 2019/1021 (POP Regulation) restricts the use of persistent organic pollutants. It implements the Stockholm Convention (POP Convention) and the minutes of the Geneva Convention on Long...
Corrigendum to the authorisation requirements of SVHC substances in the REACH Regulation
We provided information on the inclusion of 11 new substances in Annex XIV of REACH Regulation (EU) No 1907/2006 with referenced article. This Annex of the REACH Regulation contains a list of...
14th Adaptation to Technical Progress to the CLP Regulation
Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 (CLP Regulation) governs the classification, labelling and packaging of substances and mixtures. The CLP Regulation is adapted to technical and scientific progress at...
New substances subject to authorisation in Annex XIV of the REACH Regulation
Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006, also known as the REACH Regulation, governs the registration, evaluation, authorisation and restriction of chemical substances in the EU. Annex XIV of the REACH...
Gegenstände für den Humankontakt – Änderungen im Bereich Babyartikel und Textilien
Die Verordnung des EDI über Gegenstände für den Schleimhaut-, Haut- und Haarkontakt sowie über Kerzen, Streichhölzer, Feuerzeuge und Scherzartikel legt unter anderem Anforderungen an Babyartikel sowie...
Amendment to the regulation on persistent organic pollutants
Regulation (EU) 2019/1021 implements two international agreements on persistent organic pollutants in European law: the Protocol to the Convention on Long-Range Transboundary Air Pollution on...
Änderung der ChemRRV und der Chemikalienverordnung
Die Chemikalien-Risikoreduktions-Verordnung (ChemRRV) regelt den Umgang mit Stoffen und Produktgruppen, die ein Gefährdungspotenzial für Mensch und Umwelt beinhalten. Die ChemRRV wird regelmäßig unter...
Beschränkungen für bestimmte Stoffe in Textilien und Schuhen durch Änderung der REACH-Verordnung
Die Verordnung (EG) Nr. 1907/2006, kurz REACH-Verordnung, regelt die Registrierung, Bewertung, Zulassung und Beschränkung von chemischen Stoffen in der EU. Anhang XVII der REACH-Verordnung enthält...
Publication of new European Assessment Documents for construction products
Regulation (EU) No 305/2011 lays down harmonised conditions for the marketing of construction products. Technical Assessment Bodies assess the performance of construction products using methods and...
Designation of harmonised technical standards for construction products
In the Construction Product Act and Construction Product Regulation, the Federal Office for Buildings and Logistics (BBL) is granted authorisation to designate harmonised technical standards that are...
Product group concerned: Contruction products Basic act: Regulation (EU) No 305/2011 Standards concerned: Reference to the standard Reference to the superseded standard coexistence period with the...
Change in the assessment basis for enamels and ceramic materials in contact with drinking water
Materials in contact with drinking water must fulfil specific hygienic requirements according to the German Drinking Water Ordinance (TrinkwV). The general requirements under the TrinkwV are specified...
Drafts for the regulation of products in contact with drinking water
The Drinking Water Directive has been amended in Directive (EU) 2020/2184. Specific requirements for materials in contact with drinking water have not yet been defined in the Directive. For this...
Transitional period for the application of the KTW assessment basis for elastomers expires
In the article referenced below, we reported on the transitional arrangement for certain materials in contact with drinking water. The binding assessment basis for plastics and other organic materials...
Draft for the revision of the fire resistance classification of construction products
The Commission has published a draft regulation on the fire resistance´classification of construction products in accordance with Regulation (EU) No 305/2011. This is intended to replace the existing...
Adoption of European Assessment Documents for construction products
The Construction Products Act requires the manufacturers of construction products to create a declaration of performance if a construction product that is covered by a harmonised standard or...
New European Assessment Documents published for construction products
Regulation (EU) No 305/2011 lays down harmonised conditions for the marketing of construction products. Technical Assessment Bodies assess the performance of construction products using methods and...
Assumption of European Assessment Documents for construction products
The Construction Products Act requires the manufacturers of construction products to create a declaration of performance if a construction product that is covered by a harmonised standard or...
New European Assessment Documents published for construction products
Regulation (EU) No 305/2011 lays down harmonised conditions for the marketing of construction products. Technical Assessment Bodies assess the performance of construction products using methods and...
Assumption of European Assessment Documents for construction products
The Construction Products Act requires the manufacturers of construction products to create a declaration of performance if a construction product that is covered by a harmonised standard or...
Information of the GEA on the evaluation of solders that contact drinking water updated
The German Drinking Water Ordinance (TrinkwV) specifies requirements for substances and materials which are used in infrastructure for the extraction, treatment or distribution of drinking water and...
Change to the valuation basis for metallic materials in contact with drinking water and information on nickel release from chromeplated components
The Drinking Water Regulation in Germany contains provisions to guarantee the quality of drinking water. These include regulations for systems for obtaining, processing and distributing drinking water...
New European Assessment Documents published for construction products
Regulation (EU) No 305/2011 lays down harmonised conditions for the marketing of construction products. Technical Assessment Bodies assess the performance of construction products using methods and...
Designation of harmonised technical standards for construction products
The Construction Product Act and Construction Product Regulation stipulate that the responsible federal office designates harmonised technical standards that are suitable for verifying the performance...
Updated FAQ relating to the GEA evaluation criteria and confirmation of conformity published
The German Drinking Water Regulation (TrinkwV) specifies requirements for substances and materials which are used in infrastructure for the extraction, treatment or distribution of drinking water and...
Extended transitional period for the use of valuation bases for materials in contact with drinking water ends soon
We informed you about the update to the transitional arrangement for the use of valuation bases of materials that come into contact with drinking water in the article referenced below. As was the case...
Designation of European Assessment Documents for construction products
The Construction Products Act requires the manufacturers of construction products to create a declaration of performance if a construction product that is covered by a harmonised standard or...
Updated FAQ relating to the GEA evaluation criteria and confirmation of conformity
The German Drinking Water Regulation (TrinkwV) specifies requirements for substances and materials which are used in infrastructure for the extraction, treatment or distribution of drinking water and...
New European Assessment Documents published for construction products
Regulation (EU) No 305/2011 lays down harmonised conditions for the marketing of construction products. Technical Assessment Bodies assess the performance of construction products using methods and...
Amendment to the transitional silicone recommendation
The German Drinking Water Ordinance (TrinkwV) specifies requirements for substances and materials which are used in infrastructure for the extraction, treatment or distribution of drinking water and...
Updated information from the GEA on cement-bound materials in contact with drinking water
Materials in contact with drinking water must fulfil specific hygienic requirements according to the German Drinking Water Ordinance (TrinkwV). The general requirements under the TrinkwV are specified...
Updated information from the GEA on cement-bound materials in contact with drinking water
Materials in contact with drinking water must fulfil specific hygienic requirements according to the German Drinking Water Ordinance (TrinkwV). The general requirements under the TrinkwV are specified...
The EU Ecolabel may be awarded to products which have a lower environmental impact than other comparable products during their entire life cycle. Corresponding criteria are defined for the EU Ecolabel...
Extension of the positive list with metals in contact with drinking water by two brass types
Materials in contact with drinking water must fulfil specific hygienic requirements according to the German Drinking Water Regulation (TrinkwV). The general requirements of the Drinking Water...
Amendment to the transitional silicone recommendation
The German Drinking Water Ordinance (TrinkwV) specifies requirements for substances and materials which are used in infrastructure for the extraction, treatment or distribution of drinking water and...
Evaluation of soldered products that contact drinking water
The German Drinking Water Ordinance (TrinkwV) specifies requirements for substances and materials which are used in infrastructure for the extraction, treatment or distribution of drinking water and...
The European Construction Products Regulation is to be completely revised in order to adapt it to the state of the art, to achieve a higher degree of harmonisation and to implement the sustainability...
Incorporation of elastomers as part of the revision of the evaluation criteria for plastics and organic materials
The German Environment Agency (GEA) is publishing evaluation criteria which contain material-specific requirements relating to the hygiene of materials that are in contact with drinking water. They...
Updated FAQ relating to the GEA evaluation criteria and confirmation of conformity
The German Drinking Water Ordinance (TrinkwV) specifies requirements for substances and materials which are used in infrastructure for the extraction, treatment or distribution of drinking water and...
New European Assessment Documents published for construction products
Regulation (EU) No 305/2011 lays down harmonised conditions for the marketing of construction products. Technical Assessment Bodies assess the performance of construction products using methods and...
GEA information concerning cement-bound materials in contact with drinking water has been supplemented
Materials in contact with drinking water must fulfil specific hygienic requirements according to the German Drinking Water Ordinance (TrinkwV). The general requirements under the TrinkwV are specified...
New European Assessment Documents published for construction products
Regulation (EU) No 305/2011 lays down harmonised conditions for the marketing of construction products. Technical Assessment Bodies assess the performance of construction products using methods and...
Trinkwasserkontaktmaterialien – Änderung der Bewertungsgrundlage für Kunststoffe und andere organische Materialien
Materialien in Kontakt mit Trinkwasser müssen gemäß Trinkwasserverordnung (TrinkwV) bestimmte hygienische Anforderungen erfüllen. So dürfen Sie den Geruch oder Geschmack des Wassers nicht nachteilig...
The EC Drinking Water Directive defines minimum standards for the quality of drinking water. A new version of the Drinking Water Directive has now been published in Directive (EU) 2020/2184. We will...
If products have a defect that could result in personal injury, companies must publicly recall the products in question. Companies can use various websites to inform consumers about recalls...
Updated FAQ on regulation to reduce deforestation published
The EU Commission has revised the FAQ on the Deforestation Regulation and included several new questions. The updated FAQ addresses 85 questions on the following topics: Traceability, Scope, Subjects...
Translation of the EU Commission's FAQ on the EUDR (Deforestation Free Regulation)
In the article referenced below, we reported on the publication of an FAQ by the European Commission on the EU Regulation to Reduce Deforestation (EUDR – EU Deforestation Regulation). An informal...
Commission publishes FAQ on regulation to reduce deforestation
In the article referenced below, we reported on the publication of the EU Regulation to reduce deforestation. The European Commission has now published an FAQ on this Regulation. The FAQ, which is...
This Regulation aims to ensure that the Union's contribution to global deforestation and forest degradation is minimised. In addition, the Regulation aims to reduce the Union's contribution to...
ALS opinions regarding allergens in manufacturing operations
Opinion of the Working Group of Food Chemistry Experts of the states and the Federal Office for Consumer Protection and Food Safety (ALS) serve as guidance for the interpretation and application of...
Change to national laws for the approximation to the EU Market Surveillance Regulation
The Measurement and Calibration Law (MEG) and the Electrical Engineering Law were amended by the federal laws provided below. The changes largely relate to the update of references to EU regulations...
Bekanntmachung der Kommission zur EU-Kontrollverordnung
Regulation (EU) 2017/625 governs the requirements for official controls for food, feed products and materials. It also sets out rules for controls in the fields of plant health, plant protection and...
The new Market Surveillance Regulation (EU) 2019/1020 applies to the harmonised product sector and it provides a consistent and clear legal framework for market surveillance and customs regulations in...
Amendment of the Cosmetics Regulation regarding substance restrictions
The EU Cosmetics Regulation (EC) No. 1223/2009 specifies requirements relating to the manufacture and sale of cosmetic products. Annexes II, III, V and VI will now be amended and some substances will...
Transitional period for products treated as medical devices ends soon
In the articles referenced below, we reported on the entry into force of common specifications for product groups treated as medical devices without a medical purpose in accordance with Annex XVI of...
Amendment of Annexes II and III of the Cosmetics Regulation regarding nanomaterials
Regulation (EC) No. 1223/2009 (Cosmetics Regulation) specifies requirements relating to the manufacture and sale of cosmetic products. The annexes of the Regulation list prohibited and restricted...
As part of the revision of the food law package (Stretto 4), 25 regulations will be amended. The revision is intended to strengthen health and fraud protection and harmonise the content with EU law...
Amendment to the Regulation on articles for human contact
As part of the revision of the food law package (Stretto 4), 25 regulations will be amended. The revision is intended to strengthen health and fraud protection and harmonise the content with EU law...
Guideline on the classification of products equivalent to medical devices
Regulation (EU) 2017/745 on medical devices (MDR) governs the placement and provision on the market of medical devices intended for human use and their accessories. Annex XVI of the MDR contains the...
The Austrian Foodstuffs Code (Codex Alimentarius Austriacus) lays down designations, definitions, methods of investigation and principles of assessment as well as guidelines for the manufacture and...
The EU Ecolabel may be awarded to products which have a lower environmental impact during their entire life cycle. Criteria are defined for the Ecolabel for various product groups. The EU Ecolabel...
Sales period for cosmetic products with certain ingredients ends soon
In the article referenced below, we reported on the amendment of Annexes III and VI of Regulation (EC) 1223/2009. The amendment restricted further ingredients in cosmetic products. Maximum...
Prohibition on microplastics according to the REACH Regulation
Synthetic polymer microparticles, also called microplastics, enter the environment in different ways. A large part is produced by the degradation of larger plastic parts, another part by the direct...
Devices equivalent to medical devices: guidance on the application of the transitional provisions
Medical device legislation in the EU was comprehensively revised with the Medical Device Regulation (MDR) 2017/745. With Regulation (EU) 2022/2346, joint specifications (GS) were issued for the first...
Opinion of the Working Group of Food Chemistry Experts of the states and the Federal Office for Consumer Protection and Food Safety (ALS) serve as guidance for the interpretation and application of...
Labelling obligation for allergenic fragrances in cosmetic products to be extended
Fragrances that can trigger allergies must be labelled by name in cosmetic products and cannot be indicated as "perfume". Regulation (G) 1223/2009 (Cosmetics Regulation) is now being amended with...
Amendment of the EU Ecolabel requirements for cosmetic products and animal care products
The EU Ecolabel may be awarded to products which have a lower environmental impact during their entire life cycle. Annexes I and II of the criteria for cosmetic products and animal care products are...
Inclusion of the ban on CMR substances in the Cosmetics Regulation
Regulation (EC) No. 1272/2008 (CLP Regulation) classifies substances as carcinogenic, mutagenic and toxic for reproduction, inter alia. In accordance with Regulation (EC) 1223/2009 (Cosmetics...
Formal amendments to the Codex Section on cosmetic products
The Austrian Foodstuffs Code (Codex Alimentarius Austriacus) lays down designations, definitions, methods of investigation and principles of assessment as well as guidelines for the manufacture and...
Adaptation of the transitional provisions for products assimilated to medical devices
Common specifications (CS) for products assimilated to medical devices without an intended medical purpose were adopted for the first time with Regulation (EU) 2022/2346. These CS are valid from 22...
Permission to sell cosmetic products with regulated UV filters to end soon
We reported on the restriction of several UV filters in cosmetic products in referenced article below. Cosmetic products containing octocrylene or benzophenone-3 that do not comply with the new...
The Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety - SCCS is responsible for classifying ingredients in cosmetics and their effects on human health. The SCCS has published two opinions on hydroxyapatite in...
Draft for the inclusion of further allergenic fragrances
24 allergenic fragrances must currently be labelled by name in the list of ingredients in cosmetic products, depending on their concentration and the intended use of the cosmetics. A draft regulation...
Transitional period for new ingredients from Annex II to the EU Cosmetics Regulation expires soon
We reported on the change to Annexes III and IV to the EU Cosmetics Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 in referenced article. Butylhydroxytoluene (CAS No 128-37-0) and Acid Yellow 3 (CAS No 8004-92- 0) were...
Reclassification of medical devices without an intended medical purpose
Regulation (EU) 2017/745 contains the fundamental requirements for medical devices This Regulation equates certain products to medical devices that have similar functions and risks to medical devices...
Common specifications for medical devices without an intended medical purpose
Regulation (EU) 2017/745 (MDR) contains the fundamental requirements for medical devices This Regulation equates certain products to medical devices that have similar functions and risks to medical...
Transitional period for the new list of cosmetic ingredients ends soon
The EDI Regulation on cosmetic products (VKos) governs the labelling of cosmetic products, among other things. We reported on the change to the VKos in the article referenced below The VKos has so far...
Updated glossary of the common designations used in the EU Cosmetics Regulation will soon be obligatory to use
We reported on the update to the glossary of designations that are mandatory for labelling according to the EU Cosmetics Regulation in the article referenced below. Cosmetic ingredients may be...
Amendment to Annexes III & VI to the EU Cosmetics Regulation
The EU Cosmetics Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 specifies requirements relating to the manufacture and sale of cosmetic products. Annex III to the Regulation lists substances subject to restricted use...
Further restrictions for UV filters in cosmetic products shall enter into force soon
We reported on the restriction of several UV filters in cosmetic products in the article referenced below. The following substances are already in Annex IV and were restricted even more: 2-Hydroxy-4...
Inclusion of substances in the Annexes II, III & V to the regulation on cosmetic products
The EU Cosmetics Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 specifies requirements relating to the manufacture and sale of cosmetic products. The annexes of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 contains regulations for...
Amendment to the regulation on cosmetic products – new list of ingredients
The EDI Regulation on cosmetic products (VKos) governs the labelling of cosmetic products, among other things. All ingredients of a cosmetic product must be added to the packaging under the term...
Restriction of microplastics in various product groups planned
Microplastics lead to irreversible pollution of our ecosystems and food chains because they degrade very slowly. Following the public consultation on reducing microplastics, which ended at the end of...
Imminent ban on the sale of cosmetic products with methyl-N-methylanthranilate
In the article referenced below, we informed you of the ban on the use of methyl-N-methylanthranilate (M-N-MA), CAS No 85-91-6, in sunscreen products and "leave-on" products (products which are left...
Opinion of the working group of food chemistry experts of the states and the federal office for consumer protection and food safety on cosmetic products
Opinion of the Working Group of Food Chemistry Experts of the states and the Federal Office for Consumer Protection and Food Safety (ALS) serve as guidance for the interpretation and application of...
The EU Ecolabel may be awarded to products which have a lower environmental impact than other comparable products during their entire life cycle. Corresponding criteria are defined for the EU Ecolabel...
Reduction of the threshold for the labelling obligation of formaldehyde separators
The EU Cosmetics Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 specifies requirements relating to the manufacture and sale of cosmetic products. Annex II lists all substances prohibited in cosmetic products...
Extended restriction on the use of UV filters in cosmetic products
The EU Cosmetics Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 specifies requirements relating to the manufacture and sale of cosmetic products. Annex VI lists the UV filters allowed in cosmetic products. In some...
CJEU judgment on the burden of proof of the authorities for cosmetics that can be mistaken for food
Directive 87/357/EC requires the Member States to prohibit products on the market, the actual nature of which is not evident and which put the consumer's health at risk as a result. This refers to...
Restriction of Methyl-N-methylanthranilate in cosmetic products is valid
We informed you of the inclusion of Methyl-N-methylanthranilate (M-N-MA), CAS No 85-91-6 in Annex III to the EU Cosmetics Regulation in the article referenced below. The use of M-N-MA is therefore...
EU Cosmetics Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 governs the labelling of cosmetic products, among other things. The mandatory information includes the ingredients list. The ingredients must be specified...
Legal classification of hydroalcoholic hand gel published
As part of the combating of coronavirus (COVID-19) over the last couple of years there has been an enormous increase in the use of hydroalcoholic hand gels. Up to now this has been a product in a...
Restriction of Methyl-N-methylanthranilate in cosmetic products
The EU Cosmetics Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 specifies requirements relating to the manufacture and sale of cosmetic products. Annex III lists the substances that may be contained in cosmetic...
We informed you about the inclusion of 1,3-Dihydroxy-2-propanone (INCI designation: Dihydroxyacetone) in Annex III to the EU Cosmetics Regulation (EC) 1223/2009 in the articles referenced below. Annex...
Amendment of Codex Section B36 relating to consumer goods for day-to-day use
The Austrian Foodstuffs Code (Codex Alimentarius Austriacus) lays down designations, definitions, methods of investigation and principles of assessment as well as guidelines for the manufacture and...
New criteria for the award of the EU Ecolabel for cosmetics and animal care products
The EU Ecolabel may be awarded to products which have a lower environmental impact during their entire life cycle. Decision 2014/893/EU defines criteria for the award of the Ecolabel for rinse-off...
Corrigendum to the transitional periods for the restriction of dihydroxyacetone
In the article referenced below, we notified you of new restrictions for dihydroxyacetone as a hair colourant in non-oxidative hair dye products and in self-tanning products. The transitional periods...
Ban on deoxyarbutin and restriction on Dihydroxyacetone in cosmetics
EU Cosmetics Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 governs the making available on the market of cosmetic products. This also includes their composition and labelling. Annex II lists all substances prohibited...
Establishing a glossary of common ingredient names
EU Cosmetics Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 governs the provision of cosmetic products on the market. Article 33 of the Cosmetics Regulation requires the Commission to prepare a glossary of common...
Regulation (EC) 648/2004 governs the rules for detergents placed on the market in the European Union. This Regulation is to be replaced by the submitted draft. The aim is to achieve harmonisation with...
Extension to the criteria of the EU Ecolabel for detergents and cleaning agents
The EU Ecolabel may be awarded to products which have a lower environmental impact during their entire life cycle. Criteria are defined for the Ecolabel for various product groups. The criteria for...
Data sheet published on the differentiation of cleaning agents and biocidal products for exterior use
For retailers or importers, it is very important to be able to classify whether an existing product is a cleaning agent or a biocidal product subject to approval. Different legal requirements apply...
Änderung der Kriterien des EU-Umweltzeichens für verschiedene Wasch-, Geschirrspül- und Reinigungsmittel
Das EU-Umweltzeichen (auch bekannt als EU Ecolabel) kann für Produkte vergeben werden, die über die gesamte Lebensdauer geringere Umweltauswirkungen haben als vergleichbare. Für jede Produktgruppe...
Neue Ökodesign-Anforderungen an Einzelraumheizgeräte und separate zugehörige Regler
Translation coming soon Die Richtlinie 2009/125/EG bildet den rechtlichen Rahmen zur Festlegung von Anforderungen an die umweltgerechte Gestaltung (sog. Ökodesign) energieverbrauchsrelevanter Produkte...
Defining operational details of the European Product Registry for Energy Labelling
Regulation (EU) 2017/1369 forms the legal framework for the energy labelling of energy-related products. An "energy-related product" is a device or system whose use influences energy consumption and...
End of the sales period for motors and frequency converters
In the article referenced below, we reported on changes to the Energy Efficiency Regulation (EnEV). The requirements for the environmentally compatible design (ecodesign) and the energy label were...
Harmonised standard for solid fuel boilers published
With Implementing Decision (EU) 2024/564, the European Commission has published a harmonised standard for solid fuel boilers and combined solid fuel boiler systems, auxiliary heaters, temperature...
The Energy Efficiency Regulation (EnEV) specifies requirements relating to energy consumption and the labelling of series-produced systems, vehicles and appliances with the energy label. The aim is to...
Abolition of the exemption for refrigerators from the Cassis de Dijon principle will soon come into force
In the article referenced below, we reported on an amendment to the regulation on the placement on the market of products in accordance with foreign regulations (VIPaV). Accordingly, the exemption for...
Regulation (EU) 2017/1369 forms the legal framework for the energy labelling of products. The energy labels for individual product groups are set out in product-specific regulations. Regulation (EU)...
Ecodesign regulations for household tumble dryers updated
Directive 2009/125/EC establishes a legal framework for ecodesign requirements for products in the EU. The primary objective of these measures is to reduce energy consumption in the EU. Product...
Transitional period for ecodesign requirements for various household appliances expires
In the article referenced below, we reported on changes to the Energy Efficiency Regulation (EnEV). The requirements for the environmentally compatible design (ecodesign) and the energy label were...
Transitional period for implementing ecodesign requirements for various household appliances ends soon
In the articles referenced below, we reported about new legal requirements for the environmentally friendly design (ecodesign) of various household appliances. Regulations (EU) 2019/2019, 2019/2022...
For products that are found in many households and/or are energy-relevant, environmentally friendly design specifications can be defined to help reduce the use of resources. Directive 2009/125/EC...
ECJ decision on energy efficiency claims in advertising
The European Court of Justice (ECJ) dealt with questions for a preliminary ruling on the indication of the energy efficiency class and the range of energy efficiency classes in advertising in case C...
Transitional period for ecodesign requirements for various household appliances expires
In the article referenced below, we reported on changes to the Energy Efficiency Regulation (EnEV). The requirements for the environmentally compatible design (ecodesign) and the energy label were...
Expiry of the sales period for displays, servers, data storage products and welding equipment in accordance with the Energy Efficiency Regulation
In the article referenced below, we reported on changes to the Energy Efficiency Regulation (EnEV). The requirements for the environmentally compatible design (ecodesign) and the energy label were...
Corrigendum to several regulations on energy labels
Regulations (EU) No 626/2011, (EU) 2019/2015 and (EU) 2019/2016 set out energy label requirements for air conditioners, light sources and refrigeration appliances. The regulations contain several...
(Consumer) electronics and lighting for which ecodesign requirements or energy labels are mandatory
Requirements for the environmentally sound design of a product, or ecodesign for short, are generally intended to reduce the consumption of resources. Above all, electricity consumption, but also...
White goods for which ecodesign requirements or energy labels are mandatory
Requirements for the environmentally sound design of a product, or ecodesign for short, are generally intended to reduce the consumption of resources. Above all, electricity consumption, but also...
Regulation (EU) 2019/2022 contains ecodesign requirements and Regulation (EU) 2019/2017 contains energy label requirements for household dishwashers. Where harmonised standards are used to assess the...
Regulation (EU) 2017/1369 forms the legal framework for the energy labelling of products. The energy labels for individual product groups are set out in product-specific regulations. Regulation (EU)...
Directive 2009/125/EC establishes a legal framework for ecodesign requirements for products in the EU. The primary objective of these measures is to reduce energy consumption in the EU. Product...
Draft energy labels and ecodesign for smartphones and tablets adopted
The draft regulation on energy labelling aims to introduce an energy label for smartphones and tablets. It should include information on energy efficiency and material efficiency (e.g. battery life...
The Energy Efficiency Regulation (EnEV) specifies requirements relating to energy consumption and the labelling of devices with the energy label with the aim of reducing energy consumption. The...
New ecodesign requirements for household and office equipment
Directive 2009/125/EC establishes a legal framework for ecodesign requirements for products in the EU. The primary objective of these measures is to reduce energy consumption in the EU. Product...
Transitional period of the Energy Efficiency Regulation for motors and frequency converters expires soon
We reported on the changes to the Energy Efficiency Regulation (EnEV) in referenced article. The requirements for the environmentally compatible design (ecodesign) and the energy label were changed...
Energy efficiency of refrigerators: Exception from the Cassis de Dijon principle will be deleted
According to the Cassis de Dijon principle, products that meet the EU technical requirements and are lawfully placed on the market there may generally also be placed on the market in Switzerland...
Tightening of ecodesign requirements for individual room heaters planned
The EU Commission has presented a draft for a new regulation of the ecodesign requirements for individual room heaters, which extends and tightens the ecodesign requirements. Heated towel rails and...
In addition to the draft revision of the ecodesign requirements for household tumble dryers, the EU Commission has now presented a draft revision of the energy labels for tumble dryers. The scale of...
Tightening of ecodesign requirements for household tumble dryers planned
The EU Commission has presented a draft for a new regulation of the ecodesign requirements for household tumble dryers. This is intended to extend and tighten the ecodesign requirements. Among other...
Transitional period for energy efficiency labels on light sources expires soon
In the article reference below, we informed you about the revision of energy labels for light sources and changes in the obligations to be fulfilled by suppliers and retailers. The following changes...
Energy efficiency requirements for welding equipment: Commission refrains from launching infringement proceedings
In the article referenced below, we reported on ecodesign requirements for welding equipment. Regulation (EU) 2019/1784 has been in force since November 2019. Compliance with the Regulation has been...
The Energy Efficiency Regulation (EnEV) specifies requirements relating to energy consumption and the labelling of devices with the energy label with the aim of reducing energy consumption. The...
Amended guidelines for the ecodesign of electronic displays will enter into force soon
We reported on a change to the Energy Efficiency Regulation (EnEV) in the article referenced below. With this change, requirements for the design of equipment (ecodesign) were amended or revised. As...
Numerous transitional periods of the Energy Efficiency Regulation will expire
We informed you about changes to the Energy Efficiency Regulation (EnEV) with Information Letter No 2020_132. The requirements for the environmentally compatible design (ecodesign) and the energy...
New work programme for ecodesign and energy labelling 2022-2024
In the current communication, the EU Commission announces which new or revised requirements for ecodesign and the energy label it intends to develop in the years 2022 to 2024. Their focus is on...
Draft to significantly extend the scope of the Ecodesign Directive has been published
Under the Ecodesign Directive, requirements are made for the sustainable design of products. So far, the focus has been on energy efficiency or resource consumption. According to the now published...
The sell-off deadline for motors and frequency converters is expiring
The Energy Efficiency Ordinance (EnEV) specifies requirements relating to energy consumption and the labelling of devices with the energy label with the aim of reducing energy consumption...
Presentation of the rescaled energy label for online business
Many household appliances have to be marked with a label that lists their energy efficiency and energy consumption as well as their use of other resources: this is the energy label. So far the...
Presentation of the rescaled energy label in advertising, brochures and catalogues
Many household appliances have to be marked with a label that lists their energy efficiency and energy consumption as well as their use of other resources: this is the energy label. So far the...
Directive 2009/125/EC establishes a legal framework for ecodesign requirements for products in the EU. The primary objective of these measures is to reduce energy consumption in the EU. Product...
Pumps, heating and air-conditioning technology for which ecodesign requirements or energy labels are mandatory
Requirements for the environmentally sound design of a product, or ecodesign for short, are generally intended to reduce the consumption of resources. Above all, electricity consumption, but also...
Änderungen der Vorgaben an die Energieeffizienz und das Energieetikett mehrerer Produktgruppen
Die Energieeffizienzverordnung (EnEV) legt Anforderungen an den Energieverbrauch und die Kennzeichnung mit dem Energieetikett von Geräten fest, mit dem Ziel diesen zu senken. Anforderungen werden an...
Discontinuation of use of the luminaire label from 25.12.2019 and new energy label for lamps
Regulation (EU) 2017/1369 forms the legal framework for the energy labelling of products. The energy labels for individual product groups are set out in product-specific regulations. The energy label...
New ecodesign requirements for washing machines and washer-dryers
Directive 2009/125/EC establishes a legal framework for ecodesign requirements for products in the EU. The primary objective of these measures is to reduce energy consumption in the EU. Product...
New ecodesign requirements for refrigerating appliances
Directive 2009/125/EC establishes a legal framework for ecodesign requirements for products in the EU. The primary objective of these measures is to reduce energy consumption in the EU. Product...
Directive 2009/125/EC establishes a legal framework for ecodesign requirements for products in the EU. The primary objective of these measures is to reduce energy consumption in the EU. Product...
Directive 2009/125/EC establishes the framework for the setting of ecodesign requirements for energy-related products. The Commission assesses which products have significant potential for saving...
Ablauf von Ausnahmen von der Blei-Höchstkonzentration in Elektrogeräten
Translation coming soon Im referenzierten Beitrag informierten wie Sie über Änderungen der Richtlinie 2011/65/EU (RoHS 2). Die Änderungen betreffen die Ausnahmen von der allgemein festgelegten Blei...
Translation coming soon Die Verordnung (EU) 2023/1542 legt Regelungen für Batterien über deren gesamten Lebenszyklus fest und löst künftig die vorherige Richtlinie 2006/66/EG ab. Die Verordnung ist...
Umsetzung der Richtlinie (EU) 2024/884 zur Änderungen der WEEE-Richtlinie
Translation coming soon Am 19. März 2024 wurde die Richtlinie (EU) 2024/884 zur Änderung der Richtlinie 2012/19/EU über Elektro- und Elektronik-Altgeräte (WEEE-Richtlinie) im Amtsblatt der...
Draft amendment to the Radio Equipment Market Surveillance Act with regard to uniform charging standards
The Radio Equipment Market Surveillance Act (FMaG) regulates the commissioning and provision of radio equipment on the market. It transposes the European Directive 2014/53/EU (Radio Equipment...
Directive 2012/19/EU on waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE Directive) regulates, among other things, the disposal of waste electrical and electronic equipment and waste photovoltaic...
Corrigendum to the Regulation on Telecommunications Installations
In the article referenced below, we reported on amendments to the Regulation on Telecommunications Installations (FAV) and the OFCOM Regulation on Telecommunications Installations (VFAV). The amending...
New exemption in the RoHS Directive for lead and cadmium in certain plastic profiles made from recycled rigid PVC
Directive 2011/65/EU (RoHS Directive) defines restrictions for the use of certain hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment. It contains limits for heavy metals and plasticisers. In...
Designation of technical standards for low-voltage electrical products
In the Low Voltage Electrical Products Ordinance it is stated that the responsible Federal Office shall designate technical standards specifying basic requirements for low-voltage electrical products...
Draft amendment to Directive 2011/65/EU (RoHS) published
Directive 2011/65/EU (RoHS Directive) defines restrictions for the use of certain hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment. It contains limits for heavy metals and plasticisers. In...
The regulation on telecommunications systems (FAV) defines basic requirements for radio systems. Product-specific, technical variants to meet these requirements are specified in technical standards...
Amendments to the Regulation on Telecommunications Installations
The regulation on Telecommunications Installations of 25 November 2015 (FAV) regulates, among other things, the offering, provision on the market, commissioning, installation and operation of...
Directive 2014/35/EU lays down harmonising requirements for electrical equipment. Electrical equipment means electrical devices which, as a whole or in individual parts, are capable of using electric...
Amendment of harmonised standards for wireless communication devices
Directive 2014/53/EU (RED) establishes harmonised requirements for radio equipment. Radio equipment is any electrical device that receives and/or transmits radio waves. Above all, it must be safe but...
The regulation on telecommunications systems (FAV) defines basic requirements for radio systems. Product-specific, technical variants to meet these requirements are specified in technical standards...
Postponement of the date of application of the requirements for internet-enabled devices
Regulation (EU) 2022/30 makes reference to certain basic fundamental requirements of Directive 2014/53/EU (RED) for radio equipment that is directly connected to the Internet or connected to it...
Directive 2014/53/EU (RED) establishes harmonised requirements for radio equipment. Radio equipment is any electrical device that receives and/or transmits radio waves. Above all, it must be safe but...
Draft for a European certification system for cybersecurity
The Cybersecurity Regulation (EU) 2019/881 provides for a European cybersecurity certification framework to be established. A corresponding draft regulation has now been published that provides for a...
Planned adaptation of the Radio Equipment Act with regard to uniform charging standards
The draft law amending the Radio Equipment Act is intended to implement the amendment of the EU Radio Equipment Directive as national law. The amendment aims to establish a uniform USB-C charging...
Standardisation of chargers: Updating the technical specifications
Directive 2014/53/EU governs requirements for radio equipment that is brought onto the market. The amending Directive (EU) 2022/2380 prescribed uniform charging ports for certain radio equipment. This...
Batteries are an important source of energy and are one of the key elements for sustainable development, green mobility, clean energy and climate neutrality in the EU. Now the new EU Battery...
The EU set requirements for the barrier freedom of certain products and services with Directive (EU) 2019/882. The aim of the EU Directive is to allow people with disabilities or limitations to...
Planned amendment to the Chemical Risk Reduction Regulation on refrigerants and batteries
The Chemical Risk Reduction Regulation (ChemRRV) governs the handling of certain particularly hazardous substances, preparations and objects, in particular by imposing restrictions and bans on their...
Postponement of the start of application of the RED for internet-enabled devices planned
Regulation (EU) 2022/30 applies certain essential requirements of Directive 2014/53/EU (Radio Equipment Directive (RED)) to radio equipment connected to the internet. Harmonised standards are...
Expiry of some exemptions to the RoHS guideline for mercury enters into force soon
We reported on the publication of guidelines to renew exemptions for the continued placing on the market of lamps containing mercury in the article referenced below. The possibility of placing the...
Expiry of exceptions from maximum lead concentration in electrical appliances
We informed you about changes to Directive 2011/65/EU (RoHS 2) in referenced article. The changes relate to the exceptions from the generally defined maximum lead concentration of 0.1 % (weight...
The EU Commission has published a proposal for a directive to promote the repair of goods. This directive is intended to contribute to the more sustainable use of goods and to prevent the premature...
Extended transitional period for electronic market places and fulfilment service providers according to the Electrical and Electronic Equipment Act expires soon
We reported on the extension to the transitional period for an inspection requirement for operators of electronic market places and fulfilment service providers in referenced article. This relates to...
Designating of technical standards for low-voltage electrical products
In the Low Voltage Electrical Products Ordinance it is stated that the responsible Federal Office shall designate technical standards specifying basic requirements for low-voltage electrical products...
Harmonised standards for electrical equipment designed for use within certain voltage limits
Product group concerned: Electrical equipment designed for use within certain voltage limits Basic act: Directive 2014/35/EU Standards concerned: EN 60335-2-30:2009/A11:2012 EN 60335-2-30:2009/AC:2010...
Harmonised standards for electrical equipment designed for use within certain voltage limits
Product group concerned: Electrical equipment designed for use within certain voltage limits Basic act: Directive 2014/35/EU Standards concerned: EN 60335-2-30:2009/A1:2020 EN 60335-2-30:2009/A11:2012...
Amendment of the WEEE Directive regarding the disposal of waste equipment
Directive 2012/19/EU ("WEEE Directive") regulates, among other things, the disposal and its costs of waste electrical equipment and photovoltaic systems. The European Court of Justice (ECJ) has ruled...
Designating of technical standards for low-voltage electrical products
In the Low Voltage Electrical Products Ordinance it is stated that the responsible Federal Office shall designate technical standards specifying basic requirements for low-voltage electrical products...
Harmonised standards for electrical equipment designed for use within certain voltage limits
Product group concerned: Electrical equipment designed for use within certain voltage limits Basic act: Directive 2014/35/EU Standards concerned: EN 61347-2-7:2012/A1:2019 EN 60598-2-22:2014/AC:2015...
Harmonised standards for electrical equipment designed for use within certain voltage limits
Product group concerned: Electrical equipment designed for use within certain voltage limits Basic act: Directive 2014/35/EU Standards concerned: EN IEC 60598-2-22:2022 EN 61347-2-7:2012/A1:2019 EN...
Change to the Directive on radio equipment relating to the standardisation of chargers
Directive 2014/53/EU governs requirements for radio equipment that is brought onto the market. This also includes regulations for accessories. The change to the Directive involves charging cables for...
Extension of transitional period for electronic marketplaces according to the German Electrical and Electronic Equipment Act
We reported on a new testing obligation for operators of electronic marketplaces and fulfilment service providers in Information Letter 2021_146. These parties should verify the registration of each...
The regulation on telecommunications systems (FAV) defines basic requirements for radio systems. Product-specific, technical variants to meet these requirements are specified in technical standards...
Expiry of some exemptions to the RoHS guideline for mercury enters into force soon
We reported on the publication of guidelines to renew exemptions for the continued placing on the market of lamps containing mercury in the article referenced below. The possibility of placing the...
Product group concerned: Radio equipment Basic act: Directive 2014/53/EU Standards concerned: EN 302 066-2 V1.2.1 EN 302 208 V3.1.1 EN 302 609 V2.1.1 EN 303 204 V2.1.2 EN 303 276 V1.1.1 Deletion: 20...
Product group concerned: Radio equipment Basic act: Directive 2014/53/EU Standards concerned: The references of the harmonised standards for radio equipment published in support of Directive 2014/53...
Product group concerned: Radio equipment Basic act: Directive 2014/53/EU Standards concerned: EN 301 444 V2.1.2 EN 301 908-1 V13.1.1 EN 302 217-2 V3.2.2 EN 302 296-2 V1.2.1 EN 302 480 V2.1.2 EN 302...
Voluntary IT security mark: Introduction and amendment of product categories
The regulations for labelling certain products with a voluntary IT security mark can be found in the law on the Federal Office for Information Security (BSI Law). The products are divided into product...
Return of old appliances and information obligations in stationary retail
Which retailers must take back old electrical appliances? The obligation to take back appliances free of charge affects retailers with a sales area for electrical appliances of over 400 m² from food...
Return of old appliances and information obligations in online retail
Which retailers must take back old electrical appliances? The obligation to take back appliances free of charge affects online retailers and mail-order companies with a storage, (shelf) and dispatch...
Designation of further technical standards for the electromagnetic compatibility of electrical equipment
The basic requirements for electrical equipment are defined in relation to electromagnetic compatibility in the Swiss Electromagnetic Compatibility Regulation (VEMV). These basic requirements are...
Regulation on the Barrier Freedom Reinforcement Act (Barrierefreiheitsstärkungsgesetz)
Directive (EU) 2019/882 was adopted in 2019 in which requirements are set for the barrier freedom of certain products and services which were deemed to be especially important for people with...
Designating of technical standards for low-voltage electrical products
In the Low Voltage Electrical Products Ordinance it is stated that the responsible Federal Office shall designate technical standards specifying basic requirements for low-voltage electrical products...
Harmonised standards for electrical equipment designed for use within certain voltage limits
Product group concerned: Electrical equipment designed for use within certain voltage limits Basic act: Directive 2014/35/EU Standards concerned: EN 60335-2-15:2016/A11:2018 EN 60335-2-15:2016/A12...
Harmonised standards for electrical equipment designed for use within certain voltage limits
Product group concerned: Electrical equipment designed for use within certain voltage limits Basic act: Directive 2014/35/EU Standards concerned: EN 60335-2-15:2016/A11:2018 (modified) EN 60335-2-29...
Harmonised standards for electrical equipment designed for use within certain voltage limits
Product group concerned: Electrical equipment designed for use within certain voltage limits Basic act: Directive 2014/35/EU Standards concerned: EN 60335-2-27:2013/A1:2020 EN 60335-2-27:2013/A2:2020...
Designation of technical standards for the electromagnetic compatibility of electrical equipment
The basic requirements for electrical equipment are defined in relation to electromagnetic compatibility in the Swiss Electromagnetic Compatibility Regulation (VEMV). These basic requirements are...
The regulation on company waste officers governs the group of parties obligated to appoint waste officers and the requirements for the waste officers. The law defines which manufacturers and sellers...
Defining Internet of Things (IoT) product categories for the use of the voluntary IT security mark
The regulations for labelling certain product categories with a voluntary IT security mark can be found in the law on the Federal Office for Information Security (BSI Law). The Federal Office for...
Harmonised standards for electromagnetic compatibility
Product group concerned: Electromagnetic compatibility Basic act: Directive 2014/30/EU Standards concerned: EN 62053-21:2003 EN 62053-22:2003 EN 62053-23:2003 EN 61009-1:2012 Deletion: 13.10.2023
Name of technical standards for radio systems updated
The regulation on telecommunications systems (FAV) defines basic requirements for radio systems. Product-specific, technical variants to meet these requirements are specified in technical standards...
Designating of technical standards for low-voltage electrical products
In the Low Voltage Electrical Products Ordinance it is stated that the responsible Federal Office shall designate technical standards specifying basic requirements for low-voltage electrical products...
Setting up of new facilities for taking back electrical devices will soon be mandatory
Inthe article referenced below we informed you about the revised version of the Electrical and Electronic Devices Act (ElektroG), including in relation to product design rules and information duties...
Extension of exemptions from the RoHS Directive for mercury in lamps
EU Directive 2011/65/EU (RoHS) restricts hazardous substances in electrical devices. These substances include plasticisers and heavy metals such as mercury for which generally applicable threshold...
Harmonisierten Normen für elektrische Betriebsmittel zur Verwendung innerhalb bestimmter Spannungsgrenzen
Product group concerned: Electrical equipment designed for use within certain voltage limits Basic act: Directive 2014/35/EU Standards concerned: EN IEC 61010-2-034:2021/A11:2021 EN 50520:2020/A1:2021...
Harmonised standards for electrical equipment designed for use within certain voltage limits
Product group concerned: Electrical equipment designed for use within certain voltage limits Basic act: Directive 2014/35/EU Standards concerned: EN 61010-2-061:2015 EN 50520:2009 EN 60898-2:2006 EN...
Commission Decision 2006/771/EC and Commission Implementing Decision (EU) 2018/1538 provide the legal framework for short-range devices. In view of rapid technological changes as well as societal...
Designating of technical standards for low-voltage electrical products
In the Low Voltage Electrical Products Ordinance it is stated that the responsible Federal Office shall designate technical standards specifying basic requirements for low-voltage electrical products...
Guidelines for Internet-ready devices in terms of network security and data protection
Directive 2014/53/EU, also referred to as the Radio Equipment Directive (RED), governs the provision of radio equipment on the market. Radio equipment includes electrical devices that receive and/or...
End of the exemption for lead in solders and finishes from the RoHS Directive
In the article referenced below, we informed you about the extension of an exemption from Directive 2011/65/EU (the RoHS Directive). This includes limits for heavy metals such as lead, as well as uses...
Im Jahr 2019 wurde die Richtlinie (EU) 2019/882 verabschiedet, in der Anforderungen an die Barrierefreiheit von bestimmten Produkten und Dienstleistungen gestellt werden, die für Menschen mit...
Umfangreiche Änderung des Elektro- und Elektronikgerätegesetzes
Mit dem Elektro- und Elektronikgerätegesetz (ElektroG) werden die europarechtlichen Vorgaben über Elektro- und Elektronik-Altgeräte umgesetzt. Um das vorgeschriebene Ziel von einer Sammelquote von...
Directive 2011/65/EU (RoHS Directive) defines restrictions for the use of certain hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment. It contains limits for heavy metals and plasticisers. In...
Directive 2011/65/EU (RoHS 2) defines restrictions for the use of certain hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment. The Directive in Germany will be transposed into the Regulation...
Planned change in the use of tartaric acid and its salts
Tartaric acid (L+) (E 334), sodium tartrate (E 335), potassium tartrate (E 336), sodium potassium tartrate (E 337) and calcium tartrate (E 354) are food additives that are authorised for use in...
New authorisation of trimagnesium dicitrate as a food additive
Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 governs the use of EU-wide approved additives in the food categories and their maximum levels. A new additive will be added to the list of permitted additives with this...
Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 governs the use of EU-wide approved additives in food categories. This regulation amends the Food Additives Regulation with regard to the labelling of the food categories...
End of the transitional period for nitrites and nitrates
In the article referenced below, we provided information on the reduction of the maximum levels of the food additives nitrites (E 249 - E 250) and nitrates (E 251 - E 252) in several food categories...
Transitional period for stearyl tartrate in food ends soon
In the article referenced below, we reported on the removal of stearyl tartrate (E 483) from the list of food additives approved for use in the EU. Food containing stearyl tartrate (E 483) may still...
The Union list in Annex I Part A to Regulation (EC) No 1334/2008 lists the flavourings and source materials approved for use in and on foods and their conditions of use. The following substances will...
As part of the revision of the food law package (Stretto 4), 25 regulations will be amended. The revision is intended to strengthen health and fraud protection and harmonise the content with EU law...
Lowering of maximum levels for nitrites and nitrates
Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 governs the use of EU-wide approved additives in foods. Potassium nitrite (E 249), sodium nitrite (E 250), sodium nitrate (E 251) and potassium nitrate (E 252) are already...
End of the transitional period for mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids (E 471)
In the article referenced below, we reported on the amendment of the specification of the food additive mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids (E 471). The amendment concerns the lowering as well as...
Removal of stearyl tartrate (E 483) from the list of authorised additives
Stearyl tartrate (E 483) was previously authorised as an emulsifier for various food categories such as flavoured fermented dairy products, baked goods or desserts. According to the European Food...
New authorisation of buffered vinegar as an additive
Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 governs the use of EU-wide approved additives in the food categories and their maximum levels. A new additive will be added to the list of permitted additives with this...
Several changes planned in the Union list of food additives
Due to insufficient toxicological data on the safety of stearyl tartrate (E 483), it is planned to remove this food additive from the list of authorised food additives. Stearyl tartrate has so far...
Amendment of the specification of the food additive mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids (E 471)
Regulation (EU) No 231/2012 contains the specifications of authorised food additives. This Regulation has been amended as regards the food additive mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids (E 471). Mono-...
Amendment of specification and approval of various food additives
Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 governs the use of EU-wide approved additives in the foods. Regulation (EU) No 231/2012 contains the specifications of authorised food additives. These regulations have...
New authorisation of the food additives glucosylated steviol glycosides (E 960d) and carbomer (E 1210)
Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 governs the use of EU-wide approved additives in the food categories and their maximum levels. Two new additives will be added to the list of permitted additives with...
Union list of flavourings: Inclusion of a new flavouring
The Union list in Annex I Part A to Regulation (EC) No 1334/2008 lists the flavourings and source materials approved for use in and on foods and their conditions of use. The following substance will...
Revised descriptors for the food categories in Annex II to the EU Food Additives Regulation
Part E of Annex II to Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 lists approved food additives and their conditions of use broken down by food categories. The food categories specified in Part E are explained in...
Regulation on amending the Food Irradiation Regulation and other food legislation regulations adopted
This Regulation implements changes and amendments in the Food Irradiation Regulation, the Regulation on trading with vinegar and vinegar essence and the Novel Food Regulation. Relevant content changes...
Transitional period for the use of the designation "Steviol glycosides (E 960)" expires soon
We reported on the change to the specifications of the additive E 960 in Regulation (EU) No 231/2012 as well as corresponding amendments in Annex II to Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 on food additives...
Amendment to the specifications of rebaudiosides from Stevia
Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 governs the use of EU-wide approved additives in the foods. Regulation (EU) No 231/2012 contains the specifications of authorised food additives. The amendment concerns...
Maximum levels defined for the additives ascorbic acid and ascorbate in tuna
Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 governs the use of EU-wide approved additives in the foods. The use of ascorbic acid and its salts in tuna has now been amended. Ascorbic acid (E 300), sodium ascorbate (E...
Union list of flavouring substances: Updating the assessment and deleting numerous flavouring substances
The Union list in Annex I Part A to Regulation (EC) No 1334/2008 lists the flavourings and source materials approved for use in and on foods and their conditions of use. The following substances will...
Adjustment to specifications for food additives regarding residues of ethylene oxide
Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 governs the use of EU-wide approved additives in the foods. Regulation (EU) No 231/2012 contains the specifications of authorised food additives. It is also specified that...
New approval of the food additives glycolipids (E 246) and oat lecithin (E 322 a)
Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 governs the use of EU-wide approved additives in the food categories and their maximum levels. Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 will be amended in terms of the additives...
Extension of the scope for the food additive polyvinylpyrrolidone (E1201)
Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 governs the use of EU-wide approved additives in the food categories and their maximum levels. Regulation (EC) 1333/2008 will now be amended in relation to the scope of...
Transitional period of titanium dioxide as an additive in foods will expire soon
We reported on the prohibition of titanium dioxide as an additive in foods in the article referenced below. The Regulation already entered into force on 15 March 2022 . A transitional period will...
Transitional period for the use of titanium dioxide as an additive in foods will enter into force soon
We reported on the prohibition of titanium dioxide as an additive in foods with the article referenced below. The white, mineral pigment may only be used in foods until 7 August 2022 due to the...
Prohibition of the additive titanium dioxide in foodstuffs
Titanium dioxide (E 171) is a white mineral colour pigment authorised as a colouring agent in various food groups. It is usually used in confectionary (lozenges or chewing gums), sauces or food...
Titanium dioxide authorised as a colouring for eggshells
The EDI Regulation on foodstuffs of animal origin describes foodstuffs of animal origin and stipulates requirements. The current change to the Regulation relates to the colourings for colouring...
Regulatory committee classifies the powder from bowls of rice as an additive
The Standing Committee on Plants, Animals, Food and Feed (PAFF Committee) - section "Novel Food and Toxicological Safety" has among other things looked into the use in foodstuffs of rice products in...
Food additives - approval of carbonates in unprocessed cephalopods
Annex II to Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 lays down a list of additives approved for use in foods in the EU. Regulation (EU) 2022/141 amends the additives Regulation with respect to the use of...
Titanium dioxide (E 171) is a white mineral colour pigment authorised as a colour in various food groups. It is mostly used in confectionery (dragees or chewing gum), sauces or food supplements. The...
Notification obligation for food contact materials and articles decided
In order to increase consumer safety and guarantee market surveillance with regard to food contact materials and articles, the German Consumer Goods Ordinance will be amended to include a notification...
Draft revision of Regulation (EU) 10/2011 on quality controls
Regulation (EU) 10/2011 lays down requirements for food contact materials and consumer goods made of plastics. The regulation is to be amended with regard to recycled plastic and quality controls...
Draft ban on bisphenol A (BPA) in food contact materials
Bisphenol A (BPA) is used in food contact materials, mainly in coatings and seals, where it serves as a plasticiser. BPA has long to subject to criticism, as studies have shown that BPA has negative...
As part of the revision of the food law package (Stretto 4), 25 regulations will be amended. The revision is intended to strengthen health and fraud protection and harmonise the content with EU law...
Disclosure obligation planned for food contact materials and articles
Companies that produce, process or distribute food must report this to the competent authorities. This is to ensure official controls. In the Consumer Goods Ordinance, this obligation is now also...
ALS opinion on the traceability of materials and articles
Opinion of the Working Group of Food Chemistry Experts of the states and the Federal Office for Consumer Protection and Food Safety (ALS) serve as guidance for the interpretation and application of...
Opinion of the Working Group of Food Chemistry Experts of the states and the Federal Office for Consumer Protection and Food Safety (ALS) serve as guidance for the interpretation and application of...
Amendment of the Regulation on Plastics for Food Contact
Regulation (EU) No 10/2011 defines specific requirements for plastic materials and articles intended to come into contact with food. Annex 1 to the Regulation contains a list of approved substances...
Amendment of the Regulation on Plastics for Food Contact
Requirements for plastics for food contact are laid down in Regulation No (EU) 10/2011. This Regulation now amends the specification or requirements for some substances in Annex I. This specifies the...
Transitional period for certain recycled materials and objects intended to come into contact with food expires soon
We reported on the new version of the Regulation on recycled plastic for food contact materials in referenced article. This defines requirements for the development of new technologies and for...
Change to the valuation basis for metallic materials in contact with drinking water and information on nickel release from chromeplated components
The Drinking Water Regulation in Germany contains provisions to guarantee the quality of drinking water. These include regulations for systems for obtaining, processing and distributing drinking water...
Draft amendment to Annex I Regulation on plastic food contact articles
Regulation (EU) No 10/2011 governs plastic materials and articles intended to come into contact with food Now the draft amending regulation has been published, which provides for the amendment of...
Extended transitional period for the use of valuation bases for materials in contact with drinking water ends soon
We informed you about the update to the transitional arrangement for the use of valuation bases of materials that come into contact with drinking water in the article referenced below. As was the case...
The EDI Regulation on materials and articles intended to come into contact with food (consumer goods regulation) describes consumer goods and defines the requirements for them. References to the LMVV...
CH: Transitional period of permitted substances for food contact inks expires
Previously we informed you of the change to the list of permitted substances for manufacturing inks and requirements for these substances in Annex 10 to the Consumer Goods Regulation. The four...
The entry of mineral oil hydrocarbons, especially aromatic mineral oil hydrocarbons (MOAH), into food is largely via food contact materials made from recycled paper. The health effects of the...
Opinion of the working group of food chemistry experts of the states and the federal office for consumer protection and food safety on consumer goods
Opinion of the Working Group of Food Chemistry Experts of the states and the Federal Office for Consumer Protection and Food Safety (ALS) serve as guidance for the interpretation and application of...
Transition period for plastic articles that contact food expires
In the article referenced below, we reported on an extensive amendmentto Regulation No 10/2011. This regulation contains specifications for plastic materials and articles that come into contact with...
Evaluation of soldered products that contact drinking water
The German Drinking Water Ordinance (TrinkwV) specifies requirements for substances and materials which are used in infrastructure for the extraction, treatment or distribution of drinking water and...
Changes to several BfR recommendations for food contact materials
Materials and objects that are intended to come into contact with food must be safe. There are already specific legal guidelines for a number of materials, but not for many of them. The German Federal...
Trinkwasserkontaktmaterialien – Änderung der Bewertungsgrundlage für Kunststoffe und andere organische Materialien
Materialien in Kontakt mit Trinkwasser müssen gemäß Trinkwasserverordnung (TrinkwV) bestimmte hygienische Anforderungen erfüllen. So dürfen Sie den Geruch oder Geschmack des Wassers nicht nachteilig...
The EU Plastics Regulation No 10/2011 contains guidelines for plastic materials and articles intended to come into contact with food (food contact materials). Amendments are currently being made to...
Deklaration von in der Schweiz verbotenen Produktionsmethoden geplant
Translation coming soon. Mit dem vorliegenden Entwurf zur Änderung der Lebensmittel- und Gebrauchsgegenständeverordnung (LGV) soll die Motion 20.4267 «Deklaration von in der Schweiz verbotenen...
Änderung bei der Herkunftsangabe der Zutaten geplant
Translation coming soon. Mit der vorliegenden Änderung der Verordnung betreffend die Information über Lebensmittel (LIV) wird die vom Parlament überwiesene Motion 19.4083 Nicolet «Den Konsumentinnen...
The opinions of the working group comprising experts in the field of food hygiene and foodstuffs of animal origin (the ALTS) serve as guidance for the interpretation and application of foodstuffs...
Misleading environmental claims - Amendment of Directive 2005/29/EC
In order to protect consumers from misleading and unreliable statements relating to the environment, the Unfair Business Practices Directive has been amended. Terms such as "environmental statement",...
Amendment to the Regulation on food information (LIV)
As part of the revision of the food law package (Stretto 4), 25 regulations will be amended. The revision is intended to strengthen health and fraud protection and harmonise the content with EU law...
The Austrian Foodstuffs Code (Codex Alimentarius Austriacus) lays down designations, definitions, methods of investigation and principles of assessment as well as guidelines for the manufacture and...
Amendment to the LMIDV on the designation of origin for loose meat enters into force
In the article referenced below, we reported on the amendment of the Food Implementing Regulation (LMIDV). The amendment concerns the mandatory designation of origin for non-pre-packaged fresh...
Initiation of a consultation procedure on the declaration of air transport of foods
At the beginning of October, a consultation procedure was initiated with the aim of introducing a labelling obligation for the mode of transport, especially for air transport. To this end, the Federal...
Special regulations on labelling due to Ukraine war expire
In the article referenced below, we reported on amended regulations for the labelling of sunflower oil or lecithin from sunflower oil in the list of ingredients of compound foods due to the shortage...
ALTS decision on the labelling of small quantities of value added ingredients
The decisions of the working group comprising experts in the field of food hygiene and foodstuffs of animal origin (the ALTS) serve as guidance for the interpretation and application of foodstuffs...
Amendment to the LMIDV published on the designation of origin for loose meat
The national Food Information Implementing Regulation (LMIDV) contains supplementary implementing regulations to the European Food Information Regulation (LMIV). This amendment inserts § 4 b on the...
The EU set requirements for the barrier freedom of certain products and services with Directive (EU) 2019/882. The aim of the EU Directive is to allow people with disabilities or limitations to...
In accordance with Regulation (EC) No 1924/2006, only health claims that are explicitly authorised may be used in food labelling and advertising. The above regulation (claims as provided for in...
In accordance with Regulation (EC) No 1924/2006, only health claims that are explicitly authorised may be used in food labelling and advertising. The above regulation (claims as provided for in...
The Corrigendum to Regulation (EU) No 1169/2011 on the provision of food information to consumers (LMIV) published on 1.6.2023 is a correction to Annex VI, Part A, No 7. Annex VI, Part A lists...
Mandatory origin labelling of certain ingredients in communal catering will soon come into force
We reported on the future mandatory indication of the origin of meat, milk, dairy products and egg (also in processed form) which are sold as meals or ingredients of meals in communal catering in the...
Draft on the regulation of environmental claims (green claims)
The EU Commission has published a proposal for a directive on the substantiation and communication of explicit environmental claims (green claims). The Directive is intended to cover environmental...
In accordance with Regulation (EC) No 1924/2006, only health claims that are explicitly authorised may be used in food labelling and advertising. Another health claim is now being authorised with this...
Announcement of the Regulation on the designation of origin for certain ingredients in the catering industry
We informed you about the announcement of the Regulation on the compulsory indication of the origin of meat, milk and eggs along the supply chain. With the aim of encouraging consumers to make...
The opinions of the working group comprising experts in the field of food hygiene and foodstuffs of animal origin (the ALTS) serve as guidance for the interpretation and application of foodstuffs...
Planned amendment of the LMIV regarding the best before date
In the EU, with a few exceptions, food must be labelled with a best before date ("Best before ..."). Quickly perishable foodstuffs must be labelled with a use-by date ("To be consumed by ..."). The...
Opinion of the BfR regarding the allergen labelling of spelt
The Food Information Regulation governs the labelling of allergens on food packaging. The most frequent allergens include cereals containing gluten such as wheat, rye or oat. The Commission notice on...
CJEU judgment on the labelling of food with substitute ingredients
Regulation (EU) 1169/2011 (FIR) governs the labelling of food with the aim of providing consumers with the information they need and thus protecting them from being misled. The European Court of...
The decisions of the working group comprising experts in the field of food hygiene and foodstuffs of animal origin (the ALTS) serve as guidance for the interpretation and application of foodstuffs...
Regulation (EU) No 432/2012 lists permitted health claims made on foods, other than those referring to the reduction of disease risk and to children's development and health. This involves a...
Swiss food law largely coincides with EU legislation in order to prevent trade barriers. The planned amendments (Stretto 4) are intended to strengthen this and also adapt regulations regarding food...
Opinion of the working group of food chemistry experts of the states and the federal office for consumer protection and food safety on "artifical colourings"
Opinion of the Working Group of Food Chemistry Experts of the states and the Federal Office for Consumer Protection and Food Safety (ALS) serve as guidance for the interpretation and application of...
Amendment to the Codex Section A5 on labelling and presentation
The Austrian Foodstuffs Code (Codex Alimentarius Austriacus) lays down designations, definitions, methods of investigation and principles of assessment as well as guidelines for the manufacture and...
Amendment to the LGV regarding labelling in crisis situations and the implementation thereof during the Ukraine war
As the majority of sunflowers are grown in the Ukraine, there is currently a shortage of sunflower oil due to the war in the Ukraine. In order to be able to react to bottlenecks in the supply of food...
Regulation on the Barrier Freedom Reinforcement Act (Barrierefreiheitsstärkungsgesetz)
Directive (EU) 2019/882 was adopted in 2019 in which requirements are set for the barrier freedom of certain products and services which were deemed to be especially important for people with...
As sustainability grows in importance for consumer purchase decisions, the number of sustainability-related product claims (sustainable product claims) on packaging also increases. Together with...
In accordance with Regulation (EC) No 1924/2006, only health claims that are explicitly authorised may be used in food labelling and advertising. The above regulations (claims as provided for in...
No change in labelling planned due to the Ukraine war
Due to the Ukraine war, there are currently shortages of sunflower oil in particular. This poses problems for manufacturers in labelling their products. Individual member states have therefore agreed...
Compliance with labelling rules during the war in Ukraine
Due to the current exceptional situation during the war in Ukraine, foodstuffs supply shortages may arise in relation to additives, especially sunflower oil. As a result there may be cases in which...
CJEU judgment on the designation of vitamins in the list of ingredients
Regulation (EU) 1169/2011 (LMIV) governs the labelling of foodstuffs and provides consumers with information on foodstuffs. The European Court of Justice (CJEU) has looked into the issue of whether it...
Labelling of origin throughout the supply chain will shortly come into force
In Information Letter No 2022_018 we reported on the ordinance regarding the labelling of origin throughout the supply chain in relation to animal products. This is intended to facilitate the...
Einhaltung von Kennzeichnungsvorgaben während dem Ukraine-Krieg
Due to the current exceptional situation during the war in Ukraine foodstuffs supply shortages may arise in relation to additives, labels or packaging materials. As a result there may be cases in...
CJEU judgment: Loose translation of legally prescribed designations not permitted
Regulation (EU) 1169/2011 (LMIV) governs the labelling of foodstuffs and provides consumers with information on foodstuffs. The European Court of Justice (CJEU) has addressed the issue of whether the...
Dual qualities of foodstuffs – Definition of deceptive acts enters into force shortly
We reported on changes to the law on strengthening consumer protection in competition and trade law in referenced article below. The law implements the requirements of Directive 2005/29/EC on unfair...
The decisions of the working group comprising experts in the field of food hygiene and foodstuffs of animal origin (the ALTS) serve as guidance for the interpretation and application of foodstuffs...
Guidance on the interpretation and application of Directive 2005/29/EC – Dual quality of foods
The Commission has published new guidelines on the interpretation and application of Directive 2005/29/EC regarding unfair business practices of companies that affect consumers in the internal market...
The aforementioned Regulation has been issued in order to make it easier for foodstuffs businesses, particularly in the catering sector, to state the origin of animal products. It specifies origin...
The Austrian Foodstuffs Code (Codex Alimentarius Austriacus) lays down and specifies designations, definitions, methods of investigation and principles of assessment as well as guidelines for placing...
Im Jahr 2019 wurde die Richtlinie (EU) 2019/882 verabschiedet, in der Anforderungen an die Barrierefreiheit von bestimmten Produkten und Dienstleistungen gestellt werden, die für Menschen mit...
Dual quality of food – Amendment of Directive 2005/29/EC
With Directive (EU) 2019/2161, the EU has put in place measures for the better enforcement and modernisation of consumer protection rules. Among others, this affects Directive 2005/29/EC concerning...
Regulation (EU) No 1169/2011 (FIR) – Notice on allergens published
Following the entry into force of Regulation (EU) No 1169/2011 (FIR), the Commission intended to publish an up-to-date guide regarding information on allergens. Instead of a guide, the Commission has...
Amendment of guidelines for meat and meat products
The German Food Code is a collection of guidelines which describe the manufacturing, composition or other characteristics of numerous foods. The guidelines for meat and meat products have now been...
The correct labelling of fishery and aquaculture products contains the scientific names and the trade designation. The German Federal Agency for Agriculture and Food (BLE) keeps the list of trade...
Amendment of guidelines planned for meat and meat products
The "Meat and Meat Products" expert committee of the German Food Codex Commission has published a recommendation to amend the guidelines for meat and meat products. A reorganisation is planned in 2.1...
Trade descriptions for fishery products added to list
The correct labelling of fishery and aquaculture products contains the scientific names and the trade designation. The German Federal Agency for Agriculture and Food (BLE) keeps the list of trade...
Among other things, this Regulation amending fisheries control adapts the definition of "batch" to the definition in food law. A new article (56a) deals with the "composition of batches of certain...
Amendment of the Regulation on food of animal origin
As part of the revision of the food law package (Stretto 4), 25 regulations will be amended. The revision is intended to strengthen health and fraud protection and harmonise the content with EU law...
FAQ on Animal Rearing Labelling Act published by BMEL
In the referenced article, we provided information on the publication of the Animal Rearing Labelling Act. From August 2025, fresh pork must feature the national animal rearing label. The German...
Amendment of Codex Section on meat and meat products
The Austrian Foodstuffs Code (Codex Alimentarius Austriacus) lays down designations, definitions, methods of investigation and principles of assessment as well as guidelines for the manufacture and...
The marketing standards for poultry eggs of the genus Gallus gallus are set out in Regulation (EU) 1308/2013. Regulation (EC) No 589/2008 codifies implementation procedures for the marketing standards...
Amendment to the LMIDV on the designation of origin for loose meat enters into force
In the article referenced below, we reported on the amendment of the Food Implementing Regulation (LMIDV). The amendment concerns the mandatory designation of origin for non-pre-packaged fresh...
Transitional period for the Codex chapter on milk and dairy products ends soon
In the article referenced below, we provided information about the new version of the Codex chapter "Milk and dairy products". Chapter 3 "Cheese" has been completely revised in the new version. The...
Amendment of guidelines for fish and fish products
The guidelines for fish and fish products have been amended. In section 2.3.5.1 on the preparation and designation of marinades (marinated fish products), a further point is added for marinades made...
Editorial amendment to the guidelines for crustaceans and molluscs
An amendment to the guidelines for crustaceans and molluscs and products thereof was published in the Federal Gazette. The amendment concerns the definitions of crustaceans and molluscs and several...
The decisions of the working group comprising experts in the field of food hygiene and foodstuffs of animal origin (the ALTS) serve as guidance for the interpretation and application of foodstuffs...
Consultation procedure opened on the amendment of the guidelines for fish and fish products
The German Food Book Commission (DLMBK) opened the consultation procedure for the amendment of the guidelines for fish and fish products on 5 September 2023. New in the draft is the introduction of...
In order to meet the increased consumer interest in information on the rearing of animals used for the production of food, this Animal Rearing Labelling Act was enacted. So far, the law regulates the...
Amendment to the LMIDV published on the designation of origin for loose meat
The national Food Information Implementing Regulation (LMIDV) contains supplementary implementing regulations to the European Food Information Regulation (LMIV). This amendment inserts § 4 b on the...
Amendment of Codex Section on meat and meat products
The Austrian Foodstuffs Code (Codex Alimentarius Austriacus) lays down designations, definitions, methods of investigation and principles of assessment as well as guidelines for the manufacture and...
Notice of changes to the trade designations for fishery products
The correct labelling of fishery and aquaculture products contains the scientific names and the trade designation. The German Federal Agency for Agriculture and Food (BLE) keeps the "list of...
Two new trade descriptions for fishery products added to trade list
The correct labelling of fishery and aquaculture products contains the scientific names and the trade designation. The German Federal Agency for Agriculture and Food (BLE) keeps the "list of...
Amendment of Codex Section on meat and meat products
The Austrian Foodstuffs Code (Codex Alimentarius Austriacus) lays down designations, definitions, methods of investigation and principles of assessment as well as guidelines for the manufacture and...
Amendment to the Codex Section on milk and milk products
The Austrian Foodstuffs Code (Codex Alimentarius Austriacus) lays down designations, definitions, methods of investigation and principles of assessment as well as guidelines for the manufacture and...
Amendment of the Codex Section on honey and other apiculture products
The Austrian Foodstuffs Code (Codex Alimentarius Austriacus) lays down designations, definitions, methods of investigation and principles of assessment as well as guidelines for the manufacture and...
Planned amendment to marketing standards for poultry meat
This draft replaces the previous Regulation (EC) No 543/2008 on marketing standards for poultry meat. The draft is intended to complement Regulation (EU) 1308/2013 on a common market organisation for...
New version of the Codex section B 32 Milk and milk products
The Austrian Foodstuffs Code (Codex Alimentarius Austriacus) lays down designations, definitions, methods of investigation and principles of assessment as well as guidelines for the manufacture and...
LMIDV draft published regarding designation of origin of loose meat
In order to make it possible for consumers to keep informed about the origin of fresh goods before buying them, the origin of meat sold loose from service counters will have to be indicated in future...
Notice of trade designations for fish and fishery products
The correct labelling of fishery and aquaculture products contains the scientific names and the trade designation. The German Federal Agency for Agriculture and Food (BLE) keeps the "list of...
"Free-range" refers to the keeping of livestock on a site with access to the outdoors outside stables. Certain requirements such as stocking density or time outdoors must be adhered to. The Poultry...
Amendment of Codex chapter B 14 Meat and meat products
The Austrian Foodstuffs Code (Codex Alimentarius Austriacus) lays down designations, definitions, methods of investigation and principles of assessment as well as guidelines for the manufacture and...
Change to the hygiene requirements of food of animal origin
Regulation (EC) No 853/2004 governs specific hygiene requirements for food of animal origin. This Regulation will be amended. The change will result in the selling period for eggs being amended and...
The decisions of the working group comprising experts in the field of food hygiene and foodstuffs of animal origin (the ALTS) serve as guidance for the interpretation and application of foodstuffs...
The decisions of the working group comprising experts in the field of food hygiene and foodstuffs of animal origin (the ALTS) serve as guidance for the interpretation and application of foodstuffs...
Notice of trade designations for fish and fishery products
The correct labelling of fishery and aquaculture products contains the scientific names and the trade designation. The German Federal Agency for Agriculture and Food (BLE) keeps the "list of...
Amendment of guidelines for meat and meat products
The German Food Code is a collection of guidelines which describe the manufacturing, composition or other characteristics of numerous foods. The guidelines for meat and meat products which were...
Draft law on the national animal husbandry label published
On 21.6.2022, we reported on the key points of the 5-stage national animal welfare label. Now a draft of the BMEL for the Animal Husbandry Labelling Act is available. The draft describes the planned...
New version of guidelines for meat and meat products
The German Food Code is a collection of guidelines which describe the manufacturing, composition or other characteristics of numerous foods. The guidelines for meat and meat products have been revised...
Neufassung des Codexkapitels B 3 über Honig und andere Imkereierzeugnisse
The Austrian Foodstuffs Code (Codex Alimentarius Austriacus) lays down designations, definitions, methods of investigation and principles of assessment as well as guidelines for the manufacture and...
Amendment of the guideline for insects bred as food
The guideline for insects bred as food is intended as a guide to the production, placement on the market, food safety and monitoring of insects bred as food. Gryllodes sigillatus (banded cricket) has...
Cornerstones for state animal husbandry labelling published
In future, livestock farming in Germany should provide greater support for animal welfare and climate protection and also offer the farms a reliable perspective. The labelling of the farming methods...
Amendment of guidelines for fish and fish products
The German Food Code is a collection of guidelines which describe the manufacturing, composition or other characteristics of numerous foods. The guidelines for fish and fish products have now been...
The German Food Code is a collection of guidelines which describe the manufacturing, composition or other characteristics of numerous foods. The guidelines for honey have now been changed. The change...
The correct labelling of fishery and aquaculture products contains the scientific names and the trade designation. The German Federal Agency for Agriculture and Food (BLE) keeps the "list of...
In Information Letter 2022_039 we had informed you of the approaching deadline for the 16-week duty to keep poultry in coops. If there is a mandatory obligation to keep poultry in coops for longer...
The decisions of the working group comprising experts in the field of food hygiene and foodstuffs of animal origin (the ALTS) serve as guidance for the interpretation and application of foodstuffs...
Free-range eggs – labelling during confinement in coops
If there is an outbreak of bird flu in the EU, free-range poultry within the affected areas must be kept in coops. In Austria the affected areas are specified in the Avian Influenza Ordinance...
Bekanntmachung einer vorläufigen Handelsbezeichnung für Fisch
Die korrekte Kennzeichnung von Fischereierzeugnissen und Erzeugnissen der Aquakultur beinhaltet u.a. den wissenschaftlichen Namen und die Handelsbezeichnung. Für die wissenschaftlichen Namen und die...
Free-range eggs – lengthier restriction on hens' access to open air If
If there is an outbreak of bird flu in the EU, free-range poultry must be kept in the building in the affected areas. In the past, eggs could be marketed as "free-range eggs" for a period of 12 weeks...
Änderung der Leitsätze für Speisefette und Speiseöle
Translation coming soon. Das deutsche Lebensmittelbuch ist eine Sammlung von Leitsätzen, in denen Herstellung, Beschaffenheit und sonstige Merkmale zahlreicher Lebensmittel beschrieben werden. Die...
Amendment to the guidelines for bread and pastries
The German Food Code is a collection of guidelines which describe the manufacturing, composition and other characteristics of numerous foods. The guidelines for bread and pastries have now been...
The Expert Committee No. 4 of the German Food Codex Commission (DLMBK) has published a recommendation on the new version of the guidelines for pastries. The guidelines are to be completely revised and...
The German Food Code is a collection of guidelines which describe the manufacturing, composition or other characteristics of numerous foods. The guidelines for vegetable products have now been revised...
Amendment of the Regulation on food of plant origin, mushrooms and table salt
As part of the revision of the food law package (Stretto 4), 25 regulations will be amended. The revisison is intended to strengthen health and fraud protection and harmonise the content with EU law...
Revision of marketing standards for olive oil planned
Regulation (EU) 2022/2104 sets out requirements for olive oils. The limits for the properties of olive oil laid down in the Regulation reflect the International Olive Council (IOC) trade standard for...
New version of marketing standards for fruit and vegetables
This regulation replaces the previous marketing standards for the fruit and vegetable sector, certain processed fruit and vegetable products and the banana sector. In order to harmonise and simplify...
Amendment of the Swiss quality standards for vegetables
The quality standards define the characteristics that Swiss vegetables must have in order to be placed on the market. The requirements apply to both conventional products and organically produced...
New version of the Codex Section on ground and hulled products
The Austrian Foodstuffs Code (Codex Alimentarius Austriacus) lays down designations, definitions, methods of investigation and principles of assessment as well as guidelines for the manufacture and...
The Austrian Foodstuffs Code (Codex Alimentarius Austriacus) lays down designations, definitions, methods of investigation and principles of assessment as well as guidelines for the manufacture and...
The Austrian Foodstuffs Code (Codex Alimentarius Austriacus) lays down designations, definitions, methods of investigation and principles of assessment as well as guidelines for the manufacture and...
Amendment of Codex Section on edible fats and edible oils
The Austrian Foodstuffs Code (Codex Alimentarius Austriacus) lays down designations, definitions, methods of investigation and principles of assessment as well as guidelines for the manufacture and...
Amendment of the Codex Section on cocoa and chocolate products
The Austrian Foodstuffs Code (Codex Alimentarius Austriacus) lays down designations, definitions, methods of investigation and principles of assessment as well as guidelines for the manufacture and...
The Austrian Foodstuffs Code (Codex Alimentarius Austriacus) lays down designations, definitions, methods of investigation and principles of assessment as well as guidelines for the manufacture and...
Planned amendment to marketing standards for fruit and vegetables
This draft aims to harmonise and simplify the marketing standards for (processed) fruit and vegetables. The draft provides, among other things, that dried fruits, ripened bananas as well as treated...
Opinion of the Working Group of Food Chemistry Experts of the states and the Federal Office for Consumer Protection and Food Safety (ALS) serve as guidance for the interpretation and application of...
ALS opinion regarding the labelling of cereal-based beverages
Opinion of the Working Group of Food Chemistry Experts of the states and the Federal Office for Consumer Protection and Food Safety (ALS) serve as guidance for the interpretation and application of...
The Food Chemistry Society updated its white paper on vanilla flavouring – Origin, analytics and characterisation of vanilla components. The labelling of vanilla flavourings is also addressed in one...
The updated directive for assessing soups and sauces has now been published. The key changes are set out below. Chapter I "Scope of application" now clearly states that meat stock/gravy do not fall...
Amendment of Codex chapter B 30 Edible fats, edible oils
The Austrian Foodstuffs Code (Codex Alimentarius Austriacus) lays down designations, definitions, methods of investigation and principles of assessment as well as guidelines for the manufacture and...
The German Food Code is a collection of guidelines which describe the manufacturing, composition or other characteristics of numerous foods. The guidelines for gourmet salads have been revised and...
Revision of the marketing standards, conformity checks and analysis methods for olive oil
The previously valid regulations for olive oil, Regulation (EEC) No 2568/91 and Implementing Regulation (EU) No 29/2012 with marketing regulations and characteristics as well as analysis methods of...
Publication of guidelines for sensory testing of vegan and vegetarian foods
The Food Federation Germany, the Working Group of Food Chemistry Experts of the German Federal States and the Federal Office of Consumer Protection and Food Safety (ALS) together with the Working...
The German Food Code is a collection of guidelines which describe the manufacturing, composition or other characteristics of numerous foods. The guidelines for pasta have now been revised. The...
Amendment to the guidelines for bread and pastries
The German Food Code is a collection of guidelines which describe the manufacturing, composition or other characteristics of numerous foods. The guidelines for bread and pastries have now been changed...
Consultation procedure on the guidelines for vegetable products
The German Food Book Commission (DLMBK) opened the consultation procedure for the amendment of the guidelines for vegetable products on 27.7.2022. Descriptions for tomato, olive and artichoke products...
Opinion of the Working Group of Food Chemistry Experts of the states and the Federal Office for Consumer Protection and Food Safety on nutritional values of dried mushrooms
Opinion of the Working Group of Food Chemistry Experts of the states and the Federal Office for Consumer Protection and Food Safety (ALS) serve as guidance for the interpretation and application of...
Opinion of the working group of food chemistry experts of the states and the federal office for consumer protection and food safety on labelling chocolate products as an ingredient
Opinion of the Working Group of Food Chemistry Experts of the states and the Federal Office for Consumer Protection and Food Safety (ALS) serve as guidance for the interpretation and application of...
New version of the Codex Section B 20 on grinding and peeling products
The Austrian Foodstuffs Code (Codex Alimentarius Austriacus) lays down designations, definitions, methods of investigation and principles of assessment as well as guidelines for the manufacture and...
The German Food Code is a collection of guidelines which describe the manufacturing, composition or other characteristics of numerous foods. The guidelines for fruit products have been revised and...
Correcting marketing standards for fruit and vegetables
The marketing standards for fruit and vegetables specify the properties of the products. These include the labelling and classification. The German wording was corrected for the marketing standards of...
The German Food Code is a collection of guidelines which describe the manufacturing, composition or other characteristics of numerous foods. The guidelines for ice cream have now been changed. The...
Opinion of the ALS regarding the labelling of spelt products
Opinion of the Working Group of Food Chemistry Experts of the states and the Federal Office for Consumer Protection and Food Safety (ALS) serve as guidance for the interpretation and application of...
Amendment of Codex section B30 Edible fats, edible oils, spreadable fats and other fat products
The Austrian Foodstuffs Code (Codex Alimentarius Austriacus) lays down and specifies designations, definitions, methods of investigation and principles of assessment as well as guidelines for placing...
New version of the guidelines relating to oilseeds, mixtures produced from them, and other confectionery products
The German Food Code Commission has published a revised version of guidelines relating to oilseeds, mixtures produced from them, and other confectionery products. The structure of the guidelines...
Notification of the placing on the market of food for certain consumer groups
Businesses placing certain foods on the market must notify the competent authorities of the Member States in which the food is to be placed on the market. This serves to improve monitoring and is...
General ruling for sports drinks with added vitamin D and magnesium
According to Section 54 of the German Food and Feed Code (LFGB), foods that are lawfully produced or placed on the market in another EU Member State or another state party to the agreement on the...
Iron hydroxide adipate tartrate authorised for use in food supplements
In 2022, iron hydroxide adipate tartrate was authorised as a novel food for use as a source of iron in food supplements for adults and children and adolescents under 18 years of age, excluding...
Amendment to the Regulation on foods for persons with special dietary requirements
As part of the revision of the food law package (Stretto 4), 25 regulations will be amended. The revision is intended to strengthen health and fraud protection and harmonise the content with EU law...
As part of the revision of the food law package (Stretto 4), 25 regulations will be amended. The revision is intended to strengthen health and fraud protection and harmonise the content with EU law...
According to Section 54 of the German Food and Feed Code (LFGB), foods that are lawfully produced or placed on the market in another EU Member State or another state party to the agreement on the...
ALS opinion on infant formulae and follow-on formulae
Opinion of the Working Group of Food Chemistry Experts of the states and the Federal Office for Consumer Protection and Food Safety (ALS) serve as guidance for the interpretation and application of...
Definition and requirements profile for "meal replacement for weight control diet" added
Annex 14 of the FDHA Regulation on food information (LIV) contains permissible health claims for foods and the conditions for their use. Here are two entries for "meal replacement for a weight control...
Nicotinamide riboside chloride may be used as a source of niacin in food in future
Regulation (EC) No 1925/2006 governs the addition of vitamins and minerals and certain other substances to food. Annex II to the Regulation contains the vitamin and mineral substances that may be...
Regulation on the reorganisation of the law on certain foodstuffs published
The regulation on the reorganisation of the law on certain foodstuffs, on the one hand, involves publishing the regulation on foodstuffs for certain consumer groups (LMBVV) and, on the other hand...
ALS opinion regarding the designation of baby food
Opinion of the Working Group of Food Chemistry Experts of the states and the Federal Office for Consumer Protection and Food Safety (ALS) serve as guidance for the interpretation and application of...
General rulings for certain drinks with added vitamin D
According to Section 54 of the German Food and Feed Code (LFGB), foods that are lawfully produced or placed on the market in another EU Member State or another state party to the agreement on the...
Addition of protein requirements for infant and follow-on formula from protein hydrolysates
Infant formula is governed in the EU by Regulations (EU) 609/2013 and (EU) 2016/127. Infant and follow-on formula that is produced from protein hydrolysates must meet specific requirements for the...
Transitional period for food with green tea extracts ends soon
With Information Letter No 2022_297, we reported on the inclusion of green tea extracts that contain (-)-epigallocatechin-3-gallate in the Annex to Regulation (EC) No 1925/2006. It was stipulated here...
Inclusion of the novel food nicotinamide riboside chloride as a source of niacin in Regulation (EU) No 609/2013
The Annex to Regulation (EU) No 609/2013 contains a Union list of substances that may be added to one or more of the following categories of food: food for infants and young children, food for special...
Defining a maximum level for green tea extracts in food
Regulation (EC) No 1925/2006 governs the addition of vitamins and minerals and certain other substances to food. Due to a potential risk to consumers associated with the intake of catechins, in...
CJEU judgment on food for special medical purposes
Regulation (EU) 609/2013 governs composition and information requirements for food for special groups such as infant formula or food for special medical purposes. The European Court of Justice (CJEU)...
Change to the lipid and magnesium requirements for total diet replacement for weight control
We reported on Delegated Regulation (EU) 2017/1798 in the article referenced below in relation to the particular composition and information requirements for total diet replacement for weight control...
General ruling adopted for certain soft drinks with added vitamin D
According to Section 54 of the German Food and Feed Code (LFGB), foods that are lawfully produced or placed on the market in another EU Member State or another state party to the agreement on the...
Copper in food supplements must be specified in milligrams in future
We reported on Regulation (EU) 2021/418 being adopted in the article referenced below. The Regulation amends the Directive 2002/46/EC which governs the composition and labelling of food supplements...
General ruling for certain fresh cheese preparations with added fruit with supplementation of vitamin D and calcium
According to Section 54 of the German Food and Feed Code (LFGB), foods that are lawfully produced or placed on the market in another EU Member State or another state party to the agreement on the...
The regulation on the addition of vitamins, minerals and other substances in foods was amended in terms of the meal replacement for a weight control diet. The following amendments were included in the...
General ruling for certain soft drinks with added vitamin D
According to Section 54 of the German Food and Feed Code (LFGB), foods that are lawfully produced or placed on the market in another EU Member State or another state party to the agreement on the...
Limitation of the addition of monacolins from red yeast rice in food
Regulation (EC) No 1925/2006 governs the addition of vitamins and minerals and certain other substances to food. This regulation was amended by said regulation related to monacolins from red yeast...
Transitional period for amendments for food supplements and food for persons with special nutritional requirements ends soon
In the articles referenced below, we informed you of the main amendments to the Regulation on food supplements and the Regulation on foods for persons with special nutritional requirements by the...
Transitional period for fortified foods will end soon
In the article referenced below, we informed you of the main changes to the EDI Regulation on the addition of vitamins, minerals and other substances in foods by the revision package Stretto 3...
General ruling for various pea protein drinks with added vitamin D and calcium
According to Section 54 of the German Food and Feed Code (LFGB), foods that are lawfully produced or placed on the market in another EU Member State or another state party to the agreement on the...
Additional infant formula made from protein hydrolysates included
Infant formula is governed strictly in the EU by the Regulations (EU) 609/2013 and (EU) 2016/127, as babies are a consumer group that requires special nutrients and special protection. Authorised...
Opinion of the ALS regarding the labelling of baby food
The opinions of the Working Group of Food Chemistry Experts of the states and the Federal Office for Consumer Protection and Food Safety (ALS) serve as guidance for the interpretation and application...
The composition and labelling of food supplements are regulated in Directive 2002/46/EC. This Directive was amended with the aforementioned Regulation. Amendment to the unit of measurement for copper...
Regulation published on total diet replacement for weight control
In early September 2017, the Delegated Regulation on total diet replacement for weight control was published and withdrawn again a short time later. A new version is now being published. The key...
Food for special groups – 2 delegated regulations published
Mitte 2013 wurde die VO (EG) Nr. 609/2013 veröffentlicht, die das bis dahin bestehende Recht zu diätetischen Lebensmitteln komplett neu regelt. Als „Lebensmittel für spezielle Gruppen“ oder...
Änderung der "tierische Lebensmittel-Hygieneverordnung"
Translation coming soon. Die tierische Lebensmittel-Hygieneverordnung (TierLMHV) regelt die Herstellung und das Inverkehrbringen bestimmter Lebensmittel tierischen Ursprungs. Mit der vorliegenden...
Änderung der Hygienevorschriften für Lebensmittel tierischen Ursprungs
Translation coming soon. Die Verordnung (EG) Nr. 853/2004 enthält von Lebensmittelunternehmen einzuhaltende spezifische Hygienevorschriften für Lebensmittel tierischen Ursprungs. Anhang II der...
Verschärfung der Lebensmittelsicherheitskriterien hinsichtlich des Vorkommens von Listeria monocytogenes bei verzehrfertigen Lebensmitteln geplant
Translation coming soon. Die Verordnung (EG) Nr. 2073/2005 legt mikrobiologische Kriterien für Lebensmitteln, unter anderem als Lebensmittelsicherheitskriterien, fest. Für Listeria monocytogenes sind...
The opinions of the working group comprising experts in the field of food hygiene and foodstuffs of animal origin (ALTS) serve as guidance for the interpretation and application of foodstuffs...
Revised DGHM microbiological guide values and warning values published
In November 2023, the foodstuffs microbiology and hygiene specialised group of the German Society for Hygiene and Microbiology (DGHM) revised its microbiological guide values and warning values for...
Information requirements for consumer contracts - Amendment to Directive 2011/83/EU
In order to strengthen consumer rights with regard to commercial durability guarantees and statutory warranty rights and to enable consumers to make informed purchasing decisions, amendments have been...
New draft for microbiological guide and warning values
In November 2023, the foodstuffs microbiology and hygiene specialised group of the German Society for Hygiene and Microbiology (DGHM) developed drafts for guide values and warning values for cold...
Amendment to the Foodstuffs Safety and Consumer Protection Act
With the 171st Federal Law, the Food Safety and Consumer Protection Act (LMSVG) will be amended by the new federal law. The amendments relate to procedures and provisions for official controls and...
Amendment to the Directive on food handling hygiene
As part of the revision of the food law package (Stretto 4), 25 regulations will be amended. The revision is intended to strengthen health and fraud protection, implement several motions and harmonise...
As part of the revision of the food law package (Stretto 4), 25 regulations will be amended. The revision is intended to strengthen health and fraud protection, implement several motions and harmonise...
Amendment to Codex Section B 3 General principles of assessment
The Austrian Foodstuffs Code (Codex Alimentarius Austriacus) lays down designations, definitions, methods of investigation and principles of assessment as well as guidelines for placing goods on the...
The Austrian Foodstuffs Code (Codex Alimentarius Austriacus) lays down and specifies designations, definitions, methods of investigation and principles of assessment as well as guidelines for placing...
Entwurf für eine Änderung der Definition von technisch hergestelltem Nanomaterial
Translation coming soon. Die Verordnung (EU) 2015/2283 regelt die Vorgaben für neuartige Lebensmittel. Die Verordnung enthält auch eine Definition des Begriffs "technisch hergestelltes Nanomaterial"...
Revised DGHM microbiological guide values and warning values published
In May 2023, the foodstuffs microbiology and hygiene specialised group of the German Society for Hygiene and Microbiology (DGHM) revised its microbiological guide values and warning values for the...
New draft for microbiological guide and warning values
In May 2023, the foodstuffs microbiology and hygiene specialised group of the German Society for Hygiene and Microbiology (DGHM) developed and revised drafts for guide values and warning values for...
In addition to other aspects, such as food fraud or food safety, food protection must also include the aspect of food product protection (food defence). This refers to protection against deliberate...
The EU Waste Framework Directive deals with the proper management of waste in the EU. In order to reduce waste generation, improve separate collection and increase reuse, a draft revision of the Waste...
Amendment of the Waste Management Act with regard to the prevention of food waste
The 66th Federal Act amended the Waste Management Act 2002. A section on "Transparency on the prevention of food waste" was added in Section 11a. Food retailers with a sales area of more than 400...
Guidance on the implementation of the Commission Recommendation on the definition of nanomaterial
The European Commission published a recommendation on the revised definition of nanomaterials in June 2022. Now, the Joint Research Centre (JRC) of the European Commission has published guidance on...
Guideline for the sale of food in the event of a blackout
In order to ensure food safety in the event of a blackout, the Federal Ministry of Social Affairs, Health, Care and Consumer Protection has issued a guideline dealing with the sale of frozen food and...
Planned amendment to the Hygiene Regulation requirements for food of animal origin
Regulation (EC) No 853/2004 contains specific hygiene requirements for food of animal origin to be adhered to by food business operators. Based on new scientific knowledge, Annexes II and III are now...
Transitional period for certain recycled materials and objects intended to come into contact with food expires soon
We reported on the new version of the Regulation on recycled plastic for food contact materials in referenced article. This defines requirements for the development of new technologies and for...
Revised DGHM microbiological guide values and warning values published
In November 2022, the foodstuffs microbiology and hygiene specialised group of the German Society for Hygiene and Microbiology (DGHM) revised its microbiological guide values and warning values for...
Regulation on the minimum requirements for water reuse enters into force soon
We reported on the Regulation on the minimum requirements for water reuse which should be used in agriculture in the article referenced below. In addition to minimum water quality requirements, it...
Draft for the adaptation of the Animal Food Hygiene Regulation
In the article referenced below, we reported on the amendment of Regulation (EC) No 853/2004 with regard to, among other things, the extension of the sales period for eggs from 21 to 28 days after...
Paper on allergen management and information flow in supply chains
Food Drink Europe (FDE) published a paper on the topic of allergen management and the information flow in supply chains. Allergen management requires a comprehensive preventive approach along the...
Guidance on the hygienic handling of reusable containers published
The Federal Ministry for Health and Consumer Protection has published guidance for the handling of containers provided by customers for refilling. This shows that filling customer's containers is...
The Austrian Foodstuffs Code (Codex Alimentarius Austriacus) lays down designations, definitions, methods of investigation and principles of assessment as well as guidelines for the manufacture and...
Change to the hygiene requirements of food of animal origin
Regulation (EC) No 853/2004 governs specific hygiene requirements for food of animal origin. This Regulation will be amended. The change will result in the selling period for eggs being amended and...
Decisions of the ALTS on food hygiene and microbiology
The decisions of the working group comprising experts in the field of food hygiene and foodstuffs of animal origin (the ALTS) serve as guidance for the interpretation and application of foodstuffs...
CJEU judgment on the application of the zero tolerance limit of Listeria monocytogenes of foods placed on the market
The microbial requirements for food are defined in Regulation (EC) No 2073/2005. Limits for Listeria monocytogenes in food that may benefit the growth of Listeria monocytogenes and are not intended...
Amendment to the regulation on traceability according to the LFGB will enter into force soon
We informed you about the fourth law for the amendment of the Food and Feed Code (LFGB) with the article referenced below. An amendment related, among other things, to the revised obligation to...
New and revised DGHM microbiological guide values and warning values published
In May 2022, the foodstuffs microbiology and hygiene specialized group of the German Society for Hygiene and Microbiology (DGHM) revised its microbiological guide values and warning values for the...
Update to the recommendation on challenge tests relating to Listeria monocytogenes
The recommendation for challenge tests and/or storage tests for the objectified safeguarding of shelf life requirements in accordance with Regulation (EC) No 2073/2005 regarding Listeria monocytogenes...
The European Commission published a recommendation on the definition of nanomaterials in October 2011. The recommendation proposed a subsequent review of the definition on taking scientific...
Amended deadline and form requirement for traceability information will enter into force shortly
We informed you about several amendments of the Food and Feed Code (LFGB) with the article referenced below. An amendment relates, among other things, to the revised obligation to forward traceability...
Agreement between the government and industry to reduce food waste
A basic agreement to reduce food waste was signed on 12 May 2022 by the Swiss Confederation represented by the Federal Department for the Environment, Transport, Energy and Communication (UVEK) and 28...
Update to the Information Letter on the supply of foodstuffs after the expiry of the minimum durability date
We reported in referenced article below on the Information Letter 2021/9 of the Federal Food Safety and Veterinary Office (BLV) which addresses the supply of foodstuffs in the retail industry after...
ALTS decision on STEC in flour and products derived therefrom
The decisions of the working group comprising experts in the field of food hygiene and foodstuffs of animal origin (the ALTS) serve as guidance for the interpretation and application of foodstuffs...
New and revised DGHM microbiological guide values and warning values published
In November 2021 the foodstuffs microbiology and hygiene specialized group of the German Society for Hygiene and Microbiology (DGHM) revised its microbiological guide values and warning values for the...
Amendment to the Foodstuffs Safety and Consumer Protection Act and the Health and Food Safety Act
The Foodstuffs Safety and Consumer Protection Act (LMSVG) specifies the requirements pertaining to foodstuffs, water for human consumption, consumer goods for day-to-day use and cosmetics as well as...
The Austrian Foodstuffs Code (Codex Alimentarius Austriacus) lays down and specifies designations, definitions, methods of investigation and principles of assessment as well as guidelines for placing...
Permanent introduction of the exemption for the direct supply of small quantities of meat from poultry and lagomorphs
In the article referenced below, we reported, among other things, on an extension of an exemption for small quantities of meat from poultry and lagomorphs slaughtered on the farm. Compliance with the...
Regulation on minimum requirements for water reuse
Due to climate change and the risk of water scarcity in Europe, the use of reclaimed water in agriculture is a possible alternative. However, it must be ensured that the reclaimed water does not pose...
Extension of transitional measures for Regulations (EC) No 853/2004 and (EC) 854/2004
Commission Regulation (EU) No 1079/2013 laid down transitional measures for the application of Regulations (EC) No 853/2004 and (EC) No 854/2004 from 1 January 2014 to 31 December 2016. Since...
Geltungsbeginn neuer gemeinsamer Spezifikationen für In-vitro-Diagnostika
Translation coming soon Im unten referenzierten Beitrag berichteten wir über das Inkrafttreten der Durchführungsverordnung (EU) 2022/1107. Sie legt für bestimmte In-vitro- Diagnostika der Klasse D...
Bezeichnung technischer Normen für Medizinprodukte und In-vitro-Diagnostika
Translation coming soon Gemäß dem Gesetz über Arzneimittel und Medizinprodukte (Heilmittelgesetz, HMG) ist das Schweizerische Heilmittelinstitut (Swissmedic) befugt, im Einvernehmen mit dem...
Überarbeitung der MDCG-Vorlage für den Kurzbericht über Sicherheit und Leistung von In-vitro-Diagnostika
Translation coming soon Die Koordinierungsgruppe Medizinprodukte (Medical Device Coordination Group, MDCG) ist ein Expertengremium, das verschiedene beratende und unterstützende Aufgaben zur Umsetzung...
In addition to our information letter of 19 March 2024, an announcement of the German Federal Institute for Drugs and Medical Devices on the 11th edition, 4th supplement of the European Pharmacopoeia...
The Pharmacopoeia is a collection of recognised pharmaceutical rules concerning the quality, testing, storage, dispensing and classification of medicinal products and the substances used in their...
Harmonised standards for medical devices and in-vitro diagnostic medical devices published
New and revised European harmonised standards for medical devices and in-vitro diagnostic medical devices were published in the Official Journal of the European Union with Implementing Decisions (EU)...
Transitional period for conditions for making medical devices available on the market for the first time ends soon
In the article referenced below, we reported on an extension of the transitional periods of Regulation (EU) 2017/745 on medical devices (MDR). In order to prevent the risk of bottlenecks, the...
Draft amendment to the MDR and further extension of the transitional periods of the IVDR
The European Union's medical device legislation was fundamentally revised with Regulation (EU) 2017/745 on medical devices (Medical Devices Regulation - MDR) and Regulation (EU) 2017/746 on in vitro...
The Pharmacopoeia is a collection of recognised pharmaceutical rules concerning the quality, testing, storage, dispensing and classification of medicinal products and the substances used in their...
Update of the Q&A on the obligations of importers and retailers of medical devices and in-vitro diagnostics
The Medical Device Coordination Group (MDCG) performs various advisory and support tasks for implementing Regulation (EU) 2017/745 on medical devices (Medical Devices Regulation, MDR). The MDR governs...
Provisional application of the European Pharmacopoeia, 11th edition, 3rd update
The Pharmacopoeia is a collection of recognised pharmaceutical rules concerning the quality, testing, storage, dispensing and classification of medicinal products and the substances used in their...
Transitional period of the German Pharmacopoeia ending soon
Pharmacopoeias are a collection of recognised pharmaceutical rules that apply to medicinal products. The rules concern the quality, testing, storage, dispensing and classification of medicinal...
The Medical Device Regulation (MDR) 2017/745 introduced the Unique Device Identification (UDI) to ensure the traceability of medical devices. Manufacturers must report assigned basic UDI-DIs and UDI...
The Pharmacopoeia is a collection of recognised pharmaceutical rules concerning the quality, testing, storage, dispensing and classification of medicinal products and the substances used in their...
Medical devices: Guidance on the application of the transitional provisions
Medical device legislation in the EU has been substantially revised with regulations (EU) 2017/745 on medical devices (MDR) and 2017/746 on in vitro diagnostic medical devices (IVDR). The transition...
RS virus tests for self-testing are now available over-the-counter
In-vitro diagnostic medical devices for the detection of respiratory syncytial viruses (RS virus) were previously only allowed to be supplied to special circles of experts in Germany, including...
Update to Q&A of the EU Commission on the transitional periods for medical devices and in-vitro diagnostic medical devices
EU legislation relating to medical devices was comprehensively revised by Regulation (EU) 2017/745 on medical devices (the MDR) and Regulation (EU) 2017/746 on in vitro diagnostic medical devices...
Harmonised standards for in vitro diagnostic medical devices
Product group concerned: In vitro diagnostic medical devices Basic act: Regulation (EU) 2017/746 Standards concerned: EN ISO 25424:2019/A1:2022 Publication: 05.07.2023
Product group concerned: Medical devices Basic act: Regulation (EU) 2017/745 Standards concerned: EN ISO 25424:2019/A1:2022 EN ISO 10993-10:2023 Publication: 05.07.2023
The Pharmacopoeia is a collection of recognised pharmaceutical rules concerning the quality, testing, storage, dispensing and classification of medicinal products and the substances used in their...
ECJ judgment on delimitation issues of medicinal products, food supplements and food for special medical purposes
The European Court of Justice (ECJ) has dealt with several questions referred in Case C-760/21. Essentially, the questions referred are about the distinction between foods for special medical purposes...
Flu tests for self-testing are now available over-the-counter
In-vitro diagnostic medical devices for the detection of influenza viruses (flu) were previously only allowed to be supplied to special circles of experts in Germany, including doctors and health...
Q&A of the EU Commission for the extension of the transitional periods for medical devices and in-vitro diagnostic medical devices
EU legislation relating to medical devices was comprehensively revised by Regulation (EU) 2017/745 on medical devices (the MDR) and Regulation (EU) 2017/746 on in vitro diagnostic medical devices...
Facilitation planned for the award of the UDI for contact lenses
The Medical Device Regulation (MDR) 2017/745 introduced the Unique Device Identification (UDI) to ensure the traceability of medical devices. Manufacturers must report assigned basic UDI-DIs and UDI...
Further extension of the transitional periods for medical devices and in-vitro diagnostic medical devices
EU legislation relating to medical devices was comprehensively revised by Regulation (EU) 2017/745 on medical devices (the MDR) and Regulation (EU) 2017/746 on in vitro diagnostic medical devices...
The Pharmacopoeia is a collection of recognised pharmaceutical rules concerning the quality, testing, storage, dispensing and classification of medicinal products and the substances used in their...
Q&A document published on vigilance with medical devices
Regulation (EU) 2017/745 on medical devices (MDR) governs the placement and provision on the market of medical devices intended for human use and their accessories. The Medical Device Coordination...
Transitional period of the German Pharmacopoeia expires soon
We informed you about the changes to the German Pharmacopoeia in the article referenced below. They comprised the inclusion of a new monograph, two monographs in a revised version and 16 revised...
Application of the European Pharmacopoeia, 10 th edition, 7th update
The Pharmacopoeia is a collection of recognised pharmaceutical rules concerning the quality, testing, storage, dispensing and classification of medicinal products and the substances used in their...
Transitional period for the 5th update of the 10th edition of the European Pharmacopoeia ends soon
In zhe article referenced below, we informed you about the translation of and announcement regarding the 5th update of the 10th edition of the German-language European Pharmacopoeia, which was...
Defining joint specifications for in-vitro diagnostic medical devices
Rules for the placement on the market, provision on the market and the commissioning of in-vitro diagnostic medical devices intended for human use were defined in the Union with Regulation (EU) 2017...
Application of the European Pharmacopoeia, 10 th edition, 6th update
The Pharmacopoeia is a collection of recognised pharmaceutical rules concerning the quality, testing, storage, dispensing and classification of medicinal products and the substances used in their...
Provisional application of the European Pharmacopoeia, 10th edition, 8th update
The Pharmacopoeia is a collection of recognised pharmaceutical rules concerning the quality, testing, storage, dispensing and classification of medicinal products and the substances used in their...
Regulation of the transitional period until EUDAMED is functional
The new EU Medical Device Regulation (EU) 2017/745 became valid on 26 May 2022. The European Database on Medical Devices (EUDAMED) is currently not fully functional. The obligations and requirements...
Product group concerned: Medical devices Basic act: Regulation (EU) 2017/745 Standards concerned: EN 285:2015+A1:2021 EN ISO 14971:2019/A11:2021 Publication: 17.05.2022
Harmonised standards for in vitro diagnostic medical devices
Product group concerned: In vitro diagnostic medical devices Basic act: Regulation (EU) 2017/746 Standards concerned: EN ISO 14971:2019/A11:2021 Publication: 12.05.2022
Product group concerned: Medical devices Basic act: Regulation (EU) 2017/745 Standards concerned: EN ISO 13485:2016/AC:2018 EN ISO 13485:2016/A11:2021 Publication: 05.01.2022
Harmonised standards for in vitro diagnostic medical devices
Product group concerned: In vitro diagnostic medical devices Basic act: Regulation (EU) 2017/746 Standards concerned: EN ISO 13485:2016/AC:2018 EN ISO 13485:2016/A11:2021 Publication: 07.01.2022
The Pharmacopoeia is a collection of recognised pharmaceutical rules concerning the quality, testing, storage, dispensing and classification of medicinal products, veterinary medicinal products and...
Provisional application of the European Pharmacopoeia, 10th edition, 7th update
The Pharmacopoeia is a collection of recognised pharmaceutical rules concerning the quality, testing, storage, dispensing and classification of medicinal products and the substances used in their...
Application of the European Pharmacopoeia, 10 th edition, 5th update
The Pharmacopoeia is a collection of recognised pharmaceutical rules concerning the quality, testing, storage, dispensing and classification of medicinal products and the substances used in their...
Extension and initial introduction of transitional periods for in vitro diagnostic medical devices
EU legislation relating to medical devices was comprehensively revised by Regulation (EU) 2017/745 on medical devices (the MDR) and Regulation (EU) 2017/746 on in vitro diagnostic medical devices...
Transitional period for the 3rd update of the 10th edition of the European Pharmacopoeia ends soon
In Information Letter No 2021_197 we informed you about the translation of and announcement regarding the 3rd update of the 10th edition of the German-language European Pharmacopoeia, which was...
Product group concerned: Medical devices Basic act: Regulation (EU) 2017/745 Standards concerned: EN ISO 10993-9:2021 EN ISO 10993-12:2021 EN ISO 11737-1:2018/A1:2021 EN ISO 13408-6:2021 EN ISO 13485...
Provisional application of the European Pharmacopoeia, 10th edition, 6th update
The Pharmacopoeia is a collection of recognised pharmaceutical rules concerning the quality, testing, storage, dispensing and classification of medicinal products and the substances used in their...
We provided information on the EU legislation for medical devices with referenced article (Regulation (EU) 2017/745, MDR). The main provisions of the MDR shall apply from 26 May 2021. The UDI...
Retailer obligations for medical devices according to MDR
With the Medical Devices Regulation (EU) 2017/745 (MDR), new obligations apply to companies trading in medical devices. These apply to both the B2C and B2B sectors. Manufacturers and importers have...
We provided information on the EU legislation for medical devices with the referenced article (Regulation (EU) 2017/745, MDR). The date of application of the MDR was scheduled for 26 May 2020. This...
Amendment to the EU Medical Devices Directive and EU In Vitro Diagnostic Regulation
The corrections in the two regulations mainly concern references and terminology. The transitional provisions of Regulation (EU) 2017/745 on medical devices are also affected by the amendment. From 20...
New regulations for medical devices and in vitro diagnostic medical devices
Bisher wurden In-vitro- Diagnostika und andere Medizinprodukte in der EU durch drei Richtlinien geregelt, die von den Mitgliedsstaaten in nationales Recht umgesetzt werden mussten: Richtlinie 93/42...
Metrology and verification law governs the authorisation, use and verification of measuring devices (MessEG). The Metrology and Verification Regulation (MessEV) provides general requirements for...
Änderung der Zuständigkeiten in der Messgeräteverordnung
Translation coming soon Die Messgeräteverordnung legt Anforderungen fest, die für Messgeräte für das erstmalige Inverkehrbringen und/oder für die erstmalige Inbetriebnahme für Messaufgaben eingehalten...
Translation coming soon Die Messmittelverordnung regelt u.a. die Kontrolle von Messmitteln nach dem Inverkehrbringen. Die vorliegende Verordnung ändert das Verfahren zur Erhaltung der...
The ECJ has made a judgment on a reference for a preliminary ruling from the German Federal Court of Justice on selling prices and deposit amounts. The question was whether the deposit amount to be...
FCJ judgment on the base price in close proximity to the total price
According to the old version of the Pricing Regulation, the base price must be specified "in close proximity" to the total price. This requirement is sometimes deemed to be invalid by the German...
Directive (EU) 2019/2161 stipulates the regulations that will apply EU-wide to the announcement of price reductions. These regulations have now been incorporated into the Federal Law on pricing in...
The Price Announcement Regulation (PBV) regulates the manner in which the prices of goods and services are communicated to the consumer. The regulation has been changed with respect to the time of a...
EU Guideline for interpreting announcements of price reductions
With the article referenced below we reported on a change to the pricing Directive 98/6/EC, which re-regulates how price reductions are announced. This change was already implemented in Germany with...
Amendment of the Price Disclosure Regulation enters into force shortly
We reported on the amendment of the Price Disclosure Regulation in referenced article. It replaces the Price Disclosure Regulation and mainly involves the following changes: The basic price must only...
New requirements for the announcement of price reductions
Directive 98/6/EC on consumer protection in the indication of the prices of products offered to consumers includes requirements for the indication of sales prices and prices per standard unit. The...
Änderung der Verordnung des EJPD über die Mengenangabe im Offenverkauf und auf Fertigpackungen
Die Mengenangabeverordnung ermächtigt an einigen Stellen das Eidgenössische Justiz- und Polizeidepartment (EJPD), nähere Vorgaben zu bestimmten Regelungen zu machen. Daraus resultiert die Verordnung...
Only novel foods authorised and included in the Union list of novel foods may be placed on the market within the Union. This Regulation authorises calcidiol monohydrate as a novel food for use in food...
Only novel foods authorised and included in the Union list of novel foods may be placed on the market within the Union. These Regulations (EU) 2024/1037, (EU) 2024/1046, (EU) 2024/1047 and (EU) 2024...
Change in the conditions of use or specifications of some novel foods
Only novel foods authorised and included in the Union list of novel foods may be placed on the market within the Union. Lactitol is already authorised as a novel food for use in food supplements for...
Amendment to the Regulation on genetically modified foods
As part of the revision of the food law package (Stretto 4), 25 regulations will be amended. The revision is intended to strengthen health and fraud protection and harmonise the content with EU law...
As part of the revision of the food law package (Stretto 4), 25 regulations will be amended. The revision is intended to strengthen health and fraud protection and harmonise the content with EU law...
Partially hydrolysed protein from spent barley and rice approved as a novel food
Only novel foods authorised and included in the Union list of novel foods may be placed on the market within the Union. Regulation (EU) 2023/2851 authorises partially hydrolysed protein from spent...
Corrigendum to the use of the novel food astaxanthin-rich oleoresin from Haematococcus pluvialis algae
Only novel foods authorised and included in the Union list of novel foods may be placed on the market within the Union. "Astaxanthin-rich oleoresin from Haematococcus pluvialis algae" has already been...
Apple fruit cell culture biomass approved as a novel food
Only novel foods authorised and included in the Union list of novel foods may be placed on the market within the Union. Regulation (EU) 2023/2847 authorises biomass from apple cell culture as a novel...
Authorisation of 6′-Sialyllactose sodium salt produced by derivative strain of Escherichia coli W (ATCC 9637) as a novel food
Only novel foods authorised and included in the Union list of novel foods may be placed on the market within the Union. Regulation (EU) 2023/2215 authorises 6′-Sialyllactose sodium salt produced by...
Amendment to the conditions of use and the specification of the novel food partially defatted chia seed (Salvia hispanica) powder
Partially defatted chia seed ( Salvia hispanica ) powder is authorised as a novel food and has been included in the Union list of novel foods since 2020. This Regulation extends the use of partially...
Authorisation of 3-fucosyllactose produced by a derivative strain of E. coli K-12 DH1 as a novel food
Only novel foods authorised and included in the Union list of novel foods may be placed on the market within the Union. Regulation (EU) 2023/2210 authorises 3-fucosyllactose produced by a derivative...
Novel foods authorised by the Union can be found in the Implementing Regulation (EU) 2017/2470 establishing the Union list of novel foods. Foods listed therein may be placed on the market by all food...
ECJ interpretation of 'History of safe food use within the Union'.
In case C-141/22, the European Court of Justice (ECJ) dealt with referral questions of a dispute on the definition of novel food. The focus was on the interpretation of the phrase "History of safe...
Publication of a draft regulation on the handling of plants obtained using new genome techniques
In 2018, the European Court of Justice ruled that plants produced using new genomic techniques are subject to existing EU genetic engineering law and must therefore, among other things, undergo...
Adaptation of the Directive on the definition of "GMO-free production"
The Directive on the definition of the "GMO-free production" of foods and their labelling is used as the basis for the production and labelling of genetically unmodified foods. In Section 4.3 on...
ALS opinion regarding the labelling of "ohne Gentechnik"
Opinion of the Working Group of Food Chemistry Experts of the states and the Federal Office for Consumer Protection and Food Safety (ALS) serve as guidance for the interpretation and application of...
New GMO products that may be brought onto the market without approval
The Regulation on genetically modified foods (VGVL) governs the authorisation procedure for foods that are genetically modified organisms (GMOs), contain them or were obtained therefrom (GMO products)...
Opinion of the Working Group of Food Chemistry Experts of the states and the Federal Office for Consumer Protection and Food Safety on genetic engineering and updating the guideline on monitoring genetically modified foods
Opinion of the Working Group of Food Chemistry Experts of the states and the Federal Office for Consumer Protection and Food Safety (ALS) serve as guidance for the interpretation and application of...
Amendment to the Directive on GMO-free food production
The Directive on the definition of the "GMO-free production" of foods and their labelling is used as the basis for the production of genetically unmodified foods. It should help to ensure the...
New GMO products that may be brought onto the market without approval
The Regulation on genetically modified foods (VGVL) governs the authorisation procedure for foods that are genetically modified organisms (GMOs), contain them or were obtained therefrom (GMO products)...
Amendment of the guideline for insects bred as food
The guidelines for dealing with foodstuffs of animal origin provide guidance on the production, placing on the market, food safety, and the monitoring of various products. Guideline for insects bred...
Practical guide to more environmentally-friendly cleaning and disinfection published
The Buro für Lebensmittelkunde & Qualitat (BLQ GmbH) has published a practical guide for more environmentally-friendly cleaning and disinfection in organic food processing and storage. To date, there...
This specialist article deals with the requirements for labelling organic products resulting from the EU Organic Regulation 2018/848. The EU Organic Regulation forms the basis for the production...
Mandatory labelling for organic pet food will enter into force soon
In the article referenced below, we reported on Regulation (EU) 2023/2419, which lays down labelling requirements for organic pet food. A transitional period has been granted for the mandatory...
Planned amendments to the Organic Regulation, the regulation on organic farming and the Feedstuffs Regulation
As part of the consultation process for the 2024 package of agricultural regulations, a revision of the Organic Regulation, the WBF Regulation on organic farming and the Feedstuffs Regulation is...
Änderung der Verordnung des WBF über biologische Landwirtschaft bezüglich Zusatzstoffen und nicht-biologischer Zutaten
Translation coming soon Die Verordnung des WBF über die biologische Landwirtschaft regelt die technischen Einzelheiten für verschiedene Bereiche der Bio-Verordnung. Bezüglich einiger Zusatzstoffe und...
The Organic Regulation (EU) 2018/848 lays down requirements for the production and labelling of food and feed for farm animals. Regulations for pet food are not considered in detail in the regulation...
Change to the list for authorised products and substances in organic production
With the amendment of the Organic Regulation (EU) 2018/848, the lists of authorised substances in organic production will also be replaced. These are set out in the Annexes to Regulation (EU) 2021...
Organic labelling for out-of-home catering published
In order to make national regulations on organic labelling in out-of-home catering (OOH) possible, certification is established for out-of-home catering (OOH) businesses for which certification is not...
Transitional period for the use of non-organic yeast will expire soon
In the article referenced below, we reported on the amendment of the EAER Regulation on Organic Farming. 5% non-organic yeast extract or autolysate may still be used in organic yeast until 31 December...
Lists for non-organic ingredients will enter into force soon
In the articles referenced below, we reported on the implementing Regulation (EU) 2021/1165, which defines authorised substances and products for use in organic production and replaces Regulation (EC)...
Revision of the lists for authorised products and substances in organic production planned
Regulation (EU) 2021/1165 contains lists of authorised products and substances for use in organic production. Now a draft regulation has been published for revision. The draft contains new...
Update to FAQs on the application of the Organic Regulation
The FAQ, which aims to answer questions regarding the application of Regulation (EU) 2018/848 (Organic Regulation), has been updated by the Commission. The FAQ is divided into 5 sections. Various new...
Instruction on the procedure for residues in organic products published
Instructions are mandatory orders that are issued by the Federal Food Safety and Veterinary Office (FSVO) to enforcement authorities regarding the overseeing and coordination of the Food Law. They are...
Correction to the lists for authorised products and substances in organic production
We reported on the change to the lists for authorised products and substances in the production for organic food and feed in the article referenced below. Regulation (EU) 2023/121 will now be...
Change to the lists for authorised products and substances in organic production
We informed you about Regulation 2021/1165 which defines the lists of authorised products and substances for use in organic production in the article referenced below. This Regulation will now be...
Drafts for the labelling of organic food in out-of-home catering published
In order to promote sustainable nutrition, the Federal Ministry of Food and Agriculture has published a draft on the labelling of organic food in communal catering facilities. Meals should be allowed...
Planned amendments to the WBF Regulation on organic farming and the Feedstuffs Book Regulation
As part of the consultation process for the 2023 package of agricultural regulations, a revision of the Feedstuffs Book Regulation, the PDO/PGI Regulationand a revision of the regulation on organic...
Amendments to the Regulations on organic agriculture
Various regulations on the production and labelling of organic food and organic feed were amended as part of the package of agricultural regulations in 2022. Annexes 1 and 2 with the country lists as...
Planned Regulation on labelling of organic pet food
Regulation (EU) 2018/848 regulates the labelling and production of organic food and feed since January 2022. The regulation regarding the labelling of feed in Regulation (EU) 2018/848 does not address...
Regulation (EU) 2018/848 is the basic regulation for provisions of organic food and feed in the EU. Import requirements are also defined in the Regulation. The EU has now also published FAQs in...
Organic farming: Transitional period for the use of certain processing aids and additives ends soon
We reported on the amendment to the WBF Regulation on organic farming, which is used to align Swiss law with EU organic law amended from 1 January 2022 in the article referenced below. As part of the...
Organic production: Period of validity of certificates from control authorities from 2021 and before expires soon
We reported on the adoption of Implementing Regulation (EU) 2021/1165 to the new EU Organic Regulation in the article referenced below. The Implementing Regulation stipulates, among other things, that...
Organic certification of retail companies - decision-making aid
Important information The European Organic Regulation (EU) 2018/848, which entered into force on 1 January 2022, stipulates an organic certification for companies in relation to the following actions...
Amendment of Regulation (EU) 2018/848 regarding organic salt planned
Sea salt and other salts for food and feed were included in the scope of EU organic legislation by Regulation (EU) 2018/848 as of 1.1.2022. However, detailed production regulations for the production...
Revision of the guidance document on organic certification in retail
The new EU Organic Regulation (EU) 2018/848 entered into force on 1 January 2022. Gesellschaft für Ressourcenschutz (GfRS) updated the guidance document on organic certification in German retail on...
The new Organic Regulation (EU) 2018/848 entered into force on 1 January 2022. As this involves several new changes, the Commission has published FAQs to answer questions on the application of new...
Amendments to the country list for the import of organic products
Organic products may be imported to Switzerland and labelled as organic if they come from a country that is listed in Annex 1 to the OFAG Regulation on organic farming. Annex 1 to this Regulation...
Adjustment to lists of authorised products and substances in organic production to EU law
The WBF Regulation on organic farming governs the technical details for various areas of the organic regulation such as permissible fertilisers, plant protection products and permissible additives and...
The EU Quality Rules Implementing Act serves to implement the following EU Regulations: Regulation (EU) No 1151/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 21 November 2012 on quality...
New lists for authorised products and substances in organic production
From 1 January 2022, the new EU Organic Regulation (Regulation (EU) 2018/848) will regulate the general requirements for organic production. This has now been supplemented by Implementing Regulation...
Launch of the DIVID online platform for the Single-Use Plastics Fund
The German Federal Environment Agency's online platform DIVID started operating on 1 April 2024. It is the basis for the implementation of the Single-Use Plastics Fund Act, according to which...
Mandatory requirement for certain single-use plastic beverage containers to come into force soon
In the article referenced below, we reported on the amendment to the Packaging Regulation, which specifies product requirements for single-use plastic beverage containers. From 3 July 2024 , beverage...
Mandatory requirement for certain single-use plastic beverage containers to come into force soon
In the article referenced below, we reported on the Single-Use Plastics Labelling Regulation (EWKKennzV), which defines product requirements and labelling regulations for certain single-use plastic...
Preliminary producer manual published for distributors of single-use beverage containers
EWP Recycling Pfand Österreich gGmbH has published a producer manual on the introduction of the deposit regulation for single-use beverage containers. This contains comprehensive information for...
Implementing decision on the calculation of the recycled content in single-use plastic drinks bottles published
We reported on the draft for the calculation and verification of the content of recycled plastic in single-use plastic beverage bottles back in the spring. This has now been finalised by the EU...
Single-Use Plastic Fund Regulation: Levy rates and points system
In the article referenced below, we provided information on the introduction of the Single-Use Plastic Fund. With the regulation on the levy rates and the points system of the Single-Use Plastic Fund...
The Packaging Regulation contains rules regarding product responsibility for packaging and it is also intended to prevent and reduce environmental impacts of packaging waste. The amendment is...
Extension of the deposit obligation will enter into force soon
With the referenced article, we reported on the amendment of the Packaging Act, which contains requirements for the deposit obligation for beverage containers. From 1 January 2024 , the deposit...
Quota for reusable beverage packaging shall enter into force soon
In the article referenced below, we reported on the amendment to the Waste Management Act, which came into force on 11 December 2021. Transitional periods existed, among other things, for reusable...
Deposit regulation for single-use beverage packaging
The deposit regulation for single-use beverage packaging should help to achieve collection targets, promote high-quality recycling of packaging waste and prevent littering of single-use beverage...
New minimum standard 2023 for measuring the recyclability of packaging
In agreement with the Federal Environment Agency, the Central Packaging Register Foundation (Stiftung Zentrale Stelle Verpackungsregister, ZSVR) must develop a minimum standard for the assessment of...
The Single-Use Plastic Fund Act was introduced to reduce the consumption and therefore the environmental impact of single-use plastic products. We have already reported on the obligations for...
German announcement of ISPM No. 15 for wood packaging material
The EU Plant Health Regulation (EU) 2016/2031 aims, among other things, to prevent the introduction of pests into the EU. Packing wood is considered a major risk factor for the spread of dangerous...
Publication of the guideline for the implementation of the reusable packaging obligation
The Federal/State Working Group on Waste has published a guideline for the implementation of the reusable packaging obligation according to sections 33, 34 of the Packaging Act. The aim of this...
Single-use plastic fund holds manufacturers accountable
A single-use plastic fund will be introduced to implement Article 8 of Directive (EU) 2019/904. This is intended to help reduce the littering of the environment with single-use plastic products and to...
Draft for the calculation and verification of the content of recycled plastic in single-use plastic beverage bottles
In relation to the targets of Directive (EU) 2019/904 for the minimum content of recycled plastic in single-use plastic beverage bottles, this draft aims to provide a methodology for the calculation...
Within the framework of the planned Deposit Regulation for single-use beverage packaging, minor adjustments to the 2014 Packaging Regulation are necessary. This draft contains the amendments to the...
Draft deposit regulation for single-use beverage packaging
In order to promote high-quality recycling of packaging waste, to prevent littering of single-use beverage packaging and to be able to achieve collection targets, a draft deposit regulation for single...
Packaging is essential for the protection and transportation of products, but it consumes significant amounts of primary raw materials and has a perceptible impact on the environment. Since the...
Minimum requirements for extended manufacturer responsibility
We reported on the amendment to the Waste Management Act in the article referenced below. Manufacturers or collection and recycling systems that have established a regime of extended manufacturer...
New version of the Regulation on recycled plastic for food contact materials
Regulation (EC(EG) Nr. 282/2008) No 282/2008 governed the recycling processes for plastics intended to come into contact with foods to date. However, as not all plastics or processes are covered by...
Regulation on authorised representatives and reporting obligations of the packaging regulation valid soon
The Packaging regulation contains rules regarding product responsibility for packaging, and it is also intended to prevent and reduce the environmental impacts of packaging waste. The amendment is...
Disposable alternative for disposable plastic food packaging and disposable beverage cups
We informed you about the amendment to the Packaging Act in the article referenced below. Final distributors that fill disposable plastic food packaging and disposable beverage cups with product on...
Das Verpackungsgesetz enthält Vorgaben zur Produktverantwortung an Verpackungen und soll zusätzlich die Auswirkungen von Verpackungsabfällen auf die Umwelt vermeiden und verringern. Fristgerecht...
New minimum standard for the assessment of the recyclability of the ZSVR foundation
The Zentrale Stelle Verpackungsregister foundation (ZSVR) must develop a minimum standard for the assessment of the recyclability of packaging subject to the system participation obligation according...
We reported on the ban on distributing plastic carrier bags in Austria in the article referenced below. Due to misunderstandings about the implementation of the ban, the Federal Ministry for Climate...
The sell-off deadline for beverage containers with no deposit is expiring
The revised version of the Packaging Law (Verpackungsgesetz) has extended the duty to provide a deposit to single-use plastic beverage containers containing various alcoholic drinks, juices and juice...
The Packaging regulation contains rules regarding product responsibility for packaging, and it is also intended to prevent and reduce the environmental impacts of packaging waste. The amendment is...
Das Abfallwirtschaftsgesetz enthält Vorgaben zum nachhaltigen Umgang der Abfallwirtschaft und soll die Einwirkungen auf die Umwelt vermeiden und verringern, die Ressourcen schonen und gibt Vorgaben...
Teilweise Umsetzung der Einwegkunststoffrichtlinie in weiterer Verordnung
Die neue Einwegkunststoffkennzeichnungsverordnung (EWKKennzV) enthält Produktanforderungen an die Beschaffenheit von bestimmten Einwegkunststoffgetränkebehältern und regelt die Kennzeichnungspflicht...
Novellierung des Kreislaufwirtschaftsgesetzes sowie Änderung des Verpackungsgesetzes
Der Bundestag hat durch das Gesetz zur Umsetzung der Abfallrahmenrichtlinie der Europäischen Union Änderungen an folgenden nationalen Gesetzen durchgeführt: Kreislaufwirtschaftsgesetz (KrWG) Elektro-...
Mit der oben genannten Änderung des Abfallwirtschaftsgesetzes wird unter anderem ein Verbot für das Inverkehrsetzen von Kunststofftragetaschen eingeführt. Als Kunststofftragetaschen gelten in diesem...
Directive on single-use plastic products published
Given the growing burden on the seas caused by plastic waste, which often consists of single-use plastic products, the European Parliament and the Council have drawn up a Directive with requirements...
Translation coming soon Die Futtermittelverordnung legt u.a. Vorgaben für den Import von Futtermitteln aus Drittländern und die Verbringung derer fest. Diese Vorgaben werden nun aus der Verordnung...
Neuzulassungen und Änderung von Zulassungen für Futtermittelzusatzstoffe
Translation coming soon Die Verordnung (EG) Nr. 1831/2003 schreibt vor, dass Zusatzstoffe zur Verwendung in der Tierernährung zugelassen werden müssen, und regelt die Voraussetzungen und Verfahren für...
Transitional period for a feed additive in premixes ends soon
In the referenced article, we reported on the new authorisation of the feed additive extract from red quebracho according to Regulation (EC) No. 1831/2003. The Regulation entered into force on 10...
Veterinary medicinal products may only be sold in retail outlets outside pharmacies if they are over-the-counter. Over-the-counter veterinary medicinal products can be products such as flea control...
Authorisation of a new feedstuff additive for cats
Regulation (EC) No. 1831/2003 governs the authorisation of additives for use in animal food and the conditions and procedures for granting and renewing this authorisation. The following additive was...
Regulation (EC) No. 1831/2003 governs the authorisation of additives for use in animal food and the conditions and procedures for granting and renewing this authorisation. The following additive was...
Changes to the authorisation conditions for veterinary medicinal products that do not require an assessment for implementation
In accordance with Regulation (EU) 2019/6 on veterinary medicinal products, the Commission is required to draw up a list of changes to the authorisation conditions for veterinary medicinal products...
Transitional periods for feedstuff additives end soon
In the article referenced below, we reported on the amendment of the Swiss Feed Code Regulation. Various adjustments have been made to EU law in relation to various feedstuff additives in Annex 2 of...
Harmonised rules for the size of small primary packaging units of veterinary medicinal products
A new legal framework was created for veterinary medicinal products in the European Union with Regulation (EU) 2019/6. It has been in force since 28 January 2022 (see article no. 1884 referenced below...
Abbreviations and pictograms for the labelling of veterinary medicinal products
A new legal framework was created for veterinary medicinal products in the European Union with Regulation (EU) 2019/6. It has been in force since 28 January 2022 (see article no. 1884 referenced below...
Re-evaluations, new authorisations and amendment of feed additive authorisations
Regulation (EC) No. 1831/2003 stipulates that additives for use in animal food must be authorised and governs the conditions and procedures for granting this authorisation. The regulation also...
Amendment of the Veterinary Medicinal Products Act
A new legal framework was created for veterinary medicinal products in the European Union with Regulation (EU) 2019/6. In addition, a national Veterinary Medicinal Products Act (TAMG) was adopted in...
Amendment of the Veterinary Medicinal Products Act
A new legal framework was created for veterinary medicinal products in the European Union with Regulation (EU) 2019/6. In addition, a national Veterinary Medicinal Products Act (TAMG) was adopted in...
Draft amendment to Directive 2002/32/EC on undesirable substances in animal feed published
EU Directive 2002/32/EC sets maximum levels and action limits for undesirable substances in animal feed. The EU Commission has now published a draft regulation to amend the directive. Existing entries...
The attached Regulation corrects and amends four regulations on feed additives. Relevant corrections and amendments are explained below. Corrigendum and amendment to Implementing Regulation (EU) 2022...
Authorisations, re-evaluations and extensions of the use of feed additives
Regulation (EC) No 1831/2003 governs the authorisation of additives for use in animal food and the conditions and procedures for granting and renewing this authorisation. The Regulation also specifies...
Mandatory labelling for organic pet food will enter into force soon
In the article referenced below, we reported on Regulation (EU) 2023/2419, which lays down labelling requirements for organic pet food. A transitional period has been granted for the mandatory...
Planned amendments to the Organic Regulation, the regulation on organic farming and the Feedstuffs Regulation
As part of the consultation process for the 2024 package of agricultural regulations, a revision of the Organic Regulation, the WBF Regulation on organic farming and the Feedstuffs Regulation is...
Regulation (EC) No 1831/2003 governs the authorisation of additives for use in animal food and the conditions and procedures for granting and renewing this authorisation. The following additive was re...
The Swiss Animal Feedstuffs Book Regulation (FMBV) contains rules regarding the production and placing on the market of animal feedstuffs and feedstuff additives. The Animal Feedstuffs Book Ordinance...
Translation coming soon Die Verordnung (EG) Nr. 1831/2003 regelt die Zulassung von Zusatzstoffen zur Verwendung in der Tierernährung sowie die Voraussetzungen und Verfahren für die Erteilung und...
Translation coming soon Die Verordnung (EG) Nr. 1831/2003 regelt die Zulassung von Zusatzstoffen zur Verwendung in der Tierernährung sowie die Voraussetzungen und Verfahren für die Erteilung und...
Regulation (EC) No 1831/2003 governs the authorisation of additives for use in animal food and the conditions and procedures for granting and renewing this authorisation. The following additive was...
Regulation (EC) No 1831/2003 governs the authorisation of additives for use in animal food and the conditions and procedures for granting and renewing this authorisation. The following additive was...
Amendments to the Ordinance on Veterinary Medicinal Products with regard to labelling planned
Regulation (EU) 2019/6 regulates veterinary medicinal products and their labelling. There are two drafts that provide for changes regarding small packs and pictograms for the animal species...
The Organic Regulation (EU) 2018/848 lays down requirements for the production and labelling of food and feed for farm animals. Regulations for pet food are not considered in detail in the regulation...
Transitional period for the labelling of feed will end soon
In the article referenced below, we provided information on various adaptations of Annex 2 of the Feedbook Regulation (FMBV) to EU law. Newly approved additives have been incorporated, existing...
Regulation (EC) No 1831/2003 governs the authorisation of additives for use in animal food and the conditions and procedures for granting and renewing this authorisation. The existing authorisations...
The substance attapulgite (a magnesium-containing mineral) is currently included in the catalogue of individual feedstuffs in Regulation (EU) No 68/2013. This Regulation (EU) 2023/1699 clearly...
Transitional period for feedstuff additives expires
In the article referenced below, we informed about the annual adaptation of the list of feed additives of the Swiss Feed Book Regulation (FMBV). Feedstuff additives that are deleted by this amendment...
Amendment of the EU Ecolabel requirements for cosmetic products and animal care products
The EU Ecolabel may be awarded to products which have a lower environmental impact during their entire life cycle. Annexes I and II of the criteria for cosmetic products and animal care products are...
Corrigendum to Regulation on good distribution practice for veterinary medicinal products
Regulation (EU) 2021/2148 contains the measures for the good distribution practice for veterinary medicinal products in accordance with Regulation (EU) 2019/6. The German language version of the...
Corrigendum to the list of feed intended for particular nutritional purposes
Feed intended for particular nutritional purposes or dietetic feed are feed which, by reason of their special composition or method of manufacture, have a particular nutritional purpose. They...
Amendments to the Animal Feedstuffs Book Regulation
The Swiss Animal Feedstuffs Book Regulation contains the technical requirements for feedstuffs. The Regulation contains rules for feed materials that do not have to be reported and a list of...
In the information database "EU: Additives for pet food", we regularly report on the legal changes regarding the authorisation of additives for pet food at EU level. Since 5 April 2023, the European...
Transitional period for feedstuff additives expires soon
We informed you about the amendment to the Swiss Feed Book Regulation (FMBV) in referenced article. Feedstuff additives that were deleted by the aforementioned amendment to the FMBV from the list of...
Transitional period for amendments to the Catalogue of feed materials ends soon
We reported on the revision of the Catalogue of feed materials in referenced article below. All amendments made to the Catalogue of feed materials, excluding the use of the feed additives sodium...
New regulations for veterinary medicinal products, especially defining criteria for over-the-counter sales
A new legal framework was created for veterinary medicinal products with Regulation (EU) 2019/6 which has been employed since the beginning of 2022 (referenced article). The Regulation will be...
Transitional period for mixed feed for pets expires soon
We informed you that the Swiss Feed Book Regulation was amended in the article referenced below. Only mixed feed for pets that is labelled in accordance with the amending Regulation that came into...
Planned amendments to the WBF Regulation on organic farming and the Feedstuffs Book Regulation
As part of the consultation process for the 2023 package of agricultural regulations, a revision of the Feedstuffs Book Regulation, the PDO/PGI Regulationand a revision of the regulation on organic...
Planned Regulation on labelling of organic pet food
Regulation (EU) 2018/848 regulates the labelling and production of organic food and feed since January 2022. The regulation regarding the labelling of feed in Regulation (EU) 2018/848 does not address...
Amendment to the Animal Feedstuffs Book Regulation and the Animal Feedstuffs Regulation
The Swiss Animal Feedstuffs Regulation (FMV) and the Animal Feedstuffs Book Regulation (FMBV) contain rules regarding the production and placing on the market of animal feedstuffs and feedstuff...
Since 5 April 2023, the European Commission has made the information on permitted feed additives available in an online register: Register The register is updated regularly and refers/links to the...
"Spot-on" products: Parasiticides for dogs not suitable for cats
Reference is made to the risks from using parasiticides for dogs with cats in the notice published by the Federal Institute for Risk Assessment (BfR). These include, for example, "spot-on" products...
Transitional period for the labelling of compound feed for pet animals ends soon
We reported on amendments to the Feed Book Regulation, among other things, in the article referenced below. Two new functional groups "Other technological additives" in the Technological additives...
Amendment to the regulation on traceability according to the LFGB will enter into force soon
We informed you about the fourth law for the amendment of the Food and Feed Code (LFGB) with the article referenced below. An amendment related, among other things, to the revised obligation to...
Änderung der Futtermittelverordnung bezüglich Zusatzstoffen tritt demnächst in Kraft
We reported on an amendment to the Catalogue of Feedstuffs Regulation (FMBV) in the article referenced below. The amendment means that certain feed additives may soon no longer be placed on the market...
Annex to Regulation (EU) No 68/2013 contains the Catalogue of feed materials. The use of this Catalogue by the feed business operators shall be voluntary. However, if one of these names from the Annex...
Amended deadline and form requirement for traceability information will enter into force shortly
We informed you about several amendments of the Food and Feed Code (LFGB) with the article referenced below. An amendment relates, among other things, to the revised obligation to forward traceability...
Amendment to the Feedstuffs Regulation relating to additives
The Swiss Animal Feedstuffs Book Regulation contains the technical requirements for feedstuffs. The Regulation contains rules for labelling feedstuffs and a list of permissible feedstuff additives...
Internet portal for the mail order selling of veterinary medicinal products
Regulation (EU) 2019/6 forms the legal framework for veterinary medicinal products in the EU. On a national basis the rules are implemented by means of the Veterinary Medicinal Products Act (TAMG). In...
Updating of the Federal Ministry of Food and Agriculture (BMEL) guideline for the labelling of animal feeds
The guideline issued by the Federal Ministry for Food and Agriculture (BMEL) for the labelling of feed and compound feed provides guidance on the implementation of the labelling rules pursuant to...
Amendment to the Animal Feedstuffs Book Ordinance and the Animal Feedstuffs Ordinance
The Swiss Animal Feedstuffs Ordinance (FMV) and the Animal Feedstuffs Book Ordinance (FMBV) contain rules regarding the production and placing on the market of animal feedstuffs and feedstuff...
Transitional period for changed requirements for feed intended for particular nutritional purposes ending
In Information Letter No 2020_076 we reported on the adoption of Regulation (EU) 2020/354 establishing a list of feed intended for particular nutritional purposes. With the issue of this Regulation...
New criteria for the award of the EU Ecolabel for cosmetics and animal care products
The EU Ecolabel may be awarded to products which have a lower environmental impact during their entire life cycle. Decision 2014/893/EU defines criteria for the award of the Ecolabel for rinse-off...
Translation coming soon In der EU wurde mit der Verordnung (EU) 2019/6 ein neuer Rechtsrahmen für Tierarzneimittel geschaffen. Ergänzend dazu wurde nun ein nationales Tierarzneimitttelgesetz (TAMG)...
New Regulation on good distribution practice for veterinary medicinal products
In accordance with the new Regulation (EU) 2019/6, which applies from 28 January 2022, wholesale distributors and manufactures of veterinary medicinal products must comply with good distribution...
Changed requirements for feeds for particular nutritional purposes
Animals suffering from particular illnesses such as heart failure or that are overweight often need a special diet tailored to their illness. This "feed for particular nutritional purposes" is subject...
New Regulations on veterinary medicinal products and medicated feed
Regulation (EU) 2019/6 will form the future legal framework for the placing on the market, manufacturing, import, export, supply, distribution, pharmacovigilance, control and the use of veterinary...
Amendment of the Plant Protection Application Regulation regarding the use of glyphosate planned
With the renewal of the authorisation for the active substance glyphosate at European level (see referenced article), the originally planned complete ban on the use of plant protection products...
Planned changes to the EU fertiliser regulation on the biodegradability of polymers
Regulation (EU) 2019/1009 sets out the provisions for making EU fertiliser products available on the market. EU fertiliser products are fertilisers with CE marking. The EU Commission has now published...
Ban on the placing on the market of certain alien species
The amendment of the Release Regulation, which regulates the handling of invasive alien species, among other things, will result in further invasive alien plants being banned. The amendment is based...
In the referenced article, we reported on the temporary suspension of the ban on the use of glyphosate. The temporary suspension of the ban ends when the regulation expires on 1 July 2024. Unless...
Restrictions on the sale of plant protection products in the retail sector
There are restrictions on the sale of plant protection products in the retail sector and requirements for retailers and sales staff. This article summarises the obligations in accordance with the...
The placing of fertilisers on the market in Switzerland was previously regulated by the Fertiliser Regulation and Fertiliser Book Regulation WBF. A completely new version of the Fertiliser Regulation...
Restrictions on the sale of plant protection products in the retail sector
There are restrictions on the sale of plant protection products in the retail sector and requirements for retailers and sales staff. The following is a brief summary of the duties as defined by the...
In the referenced article, we reported on the renewal of the approval of the active ingredient glyphosate at European level for a further 10 years. This means that the German Federal Government's plan...
Erneuerung der Genehmigung für den Wirkstoff Glyphosat
Translation coming soon Mit der vorliegenden Durchführungsverordnung (EU) 2023/2660 wird die Genehmigung für den Wirkstoff Glyphosat um 10 Jahre, bis zum 15. 12. 2033, erneuert. Die Mitgliedstaaten...
Corrigendum to EU Fertiliser Product Regulation conformity assessment procedure
Regulation (EU) 2019/1009 sets out the provisions for making EU fertiliser products available on the market. EU fertiliser products are fertilisers with CE marking. Now the EU Fertiliser Product...
Draft on the inclusion of manure as a component material in EU fertiliser products
The Fertiliser Product Regulation (Regulation (EU) 2019/1009) governs the composition and labelling of European fertiliser products with a CE marking. EU fertiliser products may only be made up of...
Regulation (EU) 2019/1009 sets out the provisions for making EU fertiliser products available on the market. EU fertiliser products are fertilisers with CE marking. Now the EU Commission has published...
Amendment for straight inorganic macronutrient fertilisers
Regulation (EU) 2019/1009 has governed the composition and the making available on the market of EU fertilising products since July 2022. The previous fertiliser types were replaced by seven...
Planned amendments to the Fertiliser Regulation and the Plant Health Regulation
A revision of the Fertiliser Regulation and the Plant Health Regulation is also planned as part of the consultation process for the 2023 package of agricultural measures. The protection of domestic...
The Plant Health Ordinance (PHO) was adopted with the aim of minimising the harm that can be caused by the introduction of harmful organisms with imports of plants, parts of plants and seeds. To this...
Revision of requirements for EU fertilising products
Regulation (EU) 2019/1009 has governed the composition and the making available on the market of EU fertilising products since July 2022. The previous fertiliser types were replaced by seven...
Restriction of microplastics in various product groups planned
Microplastics lead to irreversible pollution of our ecosystems and food chains because they degrade very slowly. Following the public consultation on reducing microplastics, which ended at the end of...
At the end of June, the European Commission published a proposal for a Plant Protection Regulation to replace the current Plant Protection Directive (2009/128/EC). This would make the regulations...
National transitional provisions regarding the valorisation of insect excrement as fertiliser expire
We informed you of a change to Regulation (EU) No 142/2011 on hygiene requirements for animal by-products not intended for human consumption that are used in fertiliser products in the article...
Criteria for the award of the EU Ecolabel for growing media and soil improvers
The EU Ecolabel may be awarded to products which have a lower environmental impact than other comparable products during their entire life cycle. Corresponding criteria are defined for the EU Ecolabel...
New component material category for fertilising products
The Fertilising Product Regulation (EU) 2019/1009 governs the composition and labelling of European fertilising products. Fertilising products may only be made up of components that correspond to the...
Supplementary criteria for waste for use in fertilising products
Regulation (EU) 2019/1009 governs the composition and labelling of European fertilising products from 16 July 2022. Fertilising products may only be made up of components that correspond to the...
Deadline for reporting obligations defined for plant protection products
With the Federal law on reducing risks from using pesticides, the Water Protection Act and Agriculture Act will be amended along with the Chemicals Act. The law is subject to the optional referendum...
Date of application of the EU Fertilising Product Regulation
We informed you of the new European Fertiliser Product Regulation (EU) 2019/1009 in the article referenced below. The previous Regulation (EC) No 2003/2003, which governed making fertilisers available...
New guidelines for advertising and amended guidelines for the composition of fertilisers
The Fertilising Regulation governs the placement on the market of fertilisers, soil additives, culture substrates and plant additives according to national guidelines. EC fertilisers and EU fertiliser...
Corrigendum to the EU Fertilising Products Regulation
Regulation (EU) 2019/1009 sets requirements for EU fertiliser products from 16 July 2022. Three points of this Regulation have been corrected. The corrections only concern the German version. Part I...
Regulation of new basic materials for EU fertilising products
Regulation (EU) 2019/1009 governs the composition and the making available on the market of EU fertilising products from 16 July 2022. The current amendments to this Regulation enable the use of...
Regulation (EU) 1069/2009 governs the placing on the market of fertiliser products in accordance with EU provisions. Certain animal by-products can be used as fertiliser products or in mixtures of...
Revision of the Regulation on European Fertilising Products
Regulation (EU) 2019/1009 will replace Regulation (EC) No 2003/200 on fertilisers from 16 July 2022. EC fertilisers will become EU fertilising products. Aside from the term, the definition and the...
Die Anwendung von Pflanzenschutzmitteln, die Glyphosat oder GlyphosatTrimesium enthalten, wird stark beschränkt. Der Einsatz ist nur dann möglich, wenn andere Maßnahmen ungeeignet oder unzumutbar sind...
Regulation (EC) No 2003/2003 governs making fertilisers available on the European internal market, what are referred to as EC fertilisers. This Regulation will be replaced by the new Regulation (EU)...
In accordance with the Federal Act on Product Safety and the Regulation on Gas Appliances, the Swiss State Secretariat for Economic Affairs (SECO) is authorised to designate technical standards to...
Updating harmonised standards for small watercraft
Directive 2013/53/EU lays down harmonised requirements for the design, manufacture and free movement of recreational craft and personal watercraft, including their components, in the EU. To be made...
Harmonised standards for appliances burning gaseous fuels
Regulation (EU) 2016/426 lays down harmonised essential requirements for appliances burning gaseous fuels, including their equipment. To be made available on the market, these appliances must first...
The Machinery Regulation (MaschV) governs the placing on the market and market surveillance for machines that fall under the EU Machinery Directive. The amendment is a change with regard to conformity...
Updated requirements and testing standards for marine equipment
Directive 2014/90/EU defines requirements for marine equipment such as lifebuoys and lifejackets. Specific design, construction and performance requirements and testing standards will be defined to...
The basic health and safety requirements are defined for machines in the EU Machine Directive (Directive 2006/42/EC). They are specified with technical standards. If the technical standards are...
Designation of technical standards for recreational craft, incomplete recreational craft and components
The Inland Navigation Regulation lays down basic requirements for recreational craft, incomplete recreational craft, recreational craft undergoing major conversion or components with regard to the...
Product group concerned: machinery Basic act: Directive 2006/42/EG Standards concerned: The references of the harmonized standards for machinery published in support of Directive 2006/42/EC can be...
The EU has published a new Machinery Regulation (EU) 2023/1230. It will replace the previous Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC and will thus apply directly and without the need for transposition in all...
The basic health and safety requirements are defined for machines in the EU Machine Directive (Directive 2006/42/EC). They are specified with technical standards. If the technical standards are...
Designation of technical standards for pressure equipment
In the Federal Product Safety Act it is stated that the responsible Federal Office shall designate technical standards specifying basic health and safety requirements for pressure equipment. If such...
Product group concerned: Pressure equipment Basic act: Directive 2014/68/EU Standards concerned: EN 13480-2:2017/A3:2018 EN 13480-2:2017/A1:2018 EN 13480-2:2017/A2:2018 EN 13480-2:2017/A7:2020 EN...
Product group concerned: Pressure equipment Basic act: Directive 2014/68/EU Standards concerned: EN 13480-2:2017/A1:2018 EN 13480-2:2017/A2:2018 EN 13480-2:2017/A3:2018 EN 13480-2:2017/A7:2020 EN...
Product group concerned: Recreational craft Basic act: Directive 2013/53/EU Standards concerned: EN ISO 8666:2020/A11:2021 EN 15609:2021 EN ISO 11592-2:2021 Publication: 29.06.2022
The basic health and safety requirements are defined for machines in the EU Machine Directive (Directive 2006/42/EC). They are specified with technical standards. If the technical standards are...
Product group concerned: Machinery Basic act: Directive 2006/42/EG Standards concerned: EN 60335-1:2012/A15:2021 EN 50636-2-107:2015/A3:2021 EN ISO 11202:2010 EN 303-5:2021 EN 1501-1:2021 EN 1501-2...
Product group concerned: Machinery Basic act: Directive 2006/42/EG Standards concerned: EN 12312-5:2005+A1:2009 EN 13001-2:2014 EN 1501-1:2011+A1:2015 EN 1501-2:2005+A1:2009 EN 1501-3:2008 EN 1501-5...
Updated requirements and testing standards for marine equipment
Directive 2014/90/EU defines requirements for marine equipment such as lifebuoys and lifejackets. Specific design, construction and performance requirements and testing standards will be defined to...
Amendment to the UN Regulation 44 for child restraint systems
The agreement on the acceptance of uniform provisions concerning the approval of items of equipment and parts of power-driven vehicles and on the mutual recognition of the approval is valid in 56...
Updated requirements and testing standards for marine equipment
Directive 2014/90/EU defines requirements for marine equipment such as lifebuoys and lifejackets. Specific design, construction and performance requirements and testing standards will be defined to...
By affixing the CE mark to a product, the manufacturer declares that this product conforms to all requirements of the applicable European Union (EU) harmonisation legislation that apply to the...
Essential requirements for declarations of conformity in the harmonised product area
Conformity refers to the conformity of a product with the legal requirements. All products labelled with a CE mark are accompanied by a written declaration of conformity (DoC) in the B2B sector and in...
Information requirements for consumer contracts - Amendment to Directive 2011/83/EU
In order to strengthen consumer rights with regard to commercial durability guarantees and statutory warranty rights and to enable consumers to make informed purchasing decisions, amendments have been...
Misleading environmental claims - Amendment of Directive 2005/29/EC
In order to protect consumers from misleading and unreliable statements relating to the environment, the Unfair Business Practices Directive has been amended. Terms such as "environmental statement",...
ECJ judgement on the free accessibility of harmonised technical standards on the safety of toys
In its judgement of 5 March 2024, the European Union Court of Justice (ECJ) declared that European harmonised technical standards on the safety of toys must be accessible to EU citizens. The reason...
Drafts for the further development of the Safety Gate Portal
As part of the new Product Safety Regulation (Regulation (EU) 2023/988), the Safety Gate rapid alert system for non-food products is to be modernised and further developed. Two draft regulations of...
Draft sample recall notice for use in product safety recalls
According to Regulation (EU) 2023/988 on General Product Safety Regulation (GPSR), in the event of a product safety recall, economic operators and online marketplace providers must ensure that all...
The 15th Regulation of the Product Safety Act (15th ProdSV) has been published. It regulates the ban on the import, placing on the market and provision of sky lanterns on the German market. Within the...
Draft law amending the Product Safety Act and other product safety regulations
The German Federal Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs (BMAS) has published a draft law amending the Product Safety Act (ProdSG). This is intended to adapt the ProdSG to the new EU Product Safety...
Corrigendum to the General Product Safety Regulation
The new EU General Product Safety Regulation (GPSR) was published with Regulation (EU) 2023/988. It is the successor legislation to Directive 2001/95/EC on general product safety and Directive 87/357...
Regulation (EC) No 765/2008 defines the framework for products in the harmonised area with the CE mark. Individual directives or regulations are issued for specific requirements for individual...
Requirements for the labelling of biodegradable organic waste bags come into force
In the article referenced below, we informed you about the extension of the Organic Waste Regulation (BioAbfV) to include the regulations on the labelling of biodegradable plastic collection bags from...
The EU set requirements for the barrier freedom of certain products and services with Directive (EU) 2019/882. The aim of the EU Directive is to allow people with disabilities or limitations to...
Safety requirements for standards for infants and young children
Directive 2001/95/EC lays down general product safety requirements for consumer products. Products that comply with the standards implemented by the product safety requirements under the Directive are...
The Federal Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs has republished a draft bill for a fifteenth regulation on the Product Safety Act. This regulation aims to completely ban the sale of sky lanterns. So...
The new EU General Product Safety Regulation (GPSR) was published with Regulation (EU) 2023/988. It is the successor legislation to the General Product Safety Directive 2001/95/EC and Directive 87/357...
Draft on the regulation of environmental claims (green claims)
The EU Commission has published a proposal for a directive on the substantiation and communication of explicit environmental claims (green claims). The Directive is intended to cover environmental...
Designation of technical standards for the remaining products
According to the Swiss Federal Law on Product Safety (PrSG) and the Regulation on Product Safety (PrSV), technical standards which are suitable for specifying basic health and safety requirements are...
Regulation (EC) No 765/2008 provides a cross-product framework for the harmonised product area for all products with a CE mark. The specific requirements for the individual products are issued in...
Regulation on the Barrier Freedom Reinforcement Act (Barrierefreiheitsstärkungsgesetz)
Directive (EU) 2019/882 was adopted in 2019 in which requirements are set for the barrier freedom of certain products and services which were deemed to be especially important for people with...
As sustainability grows in importance for consumer purchase decisions, the number of sustainability-related product claims (sustainable product claims) on packaging also increases. Together with...
Regulations on the labelling of biodegradable plastic collection bags for organic waste
The Regulation on the recycling of organic waste on soils (Organic Waste Regulation) governs, among other things, which waste is suitable for composting on soils and primarily focuses on disposal...
Draft directive to strengthen consumer rights has been published
According to the now available draft amendment of the Unfair Commercial Practices and Consumer Protection Directives, consumers are to be better protected against greenwashing in the future and more...
Im Jahr 2019 wurde die Richtlinie (EU) 2019/882 verabschiedet, in der Anforderungen an die Barrierefreiheit von bestimmten Produkten und Dienstleistungen gestellt werden, die für Menschen mit...
Eintragungen und Änderungen zu geschützten Herkunftsangaben
Translation coming soon Dieser Beitrag informiert über neue Eintragungen, Änderungen und Ablehnungen geschützter Herkunftsangaben von 1. Lebensmittel 2. Wein 3. Spirituosen 1. Lebensmittel 1.1 Neue...
Amendment to the PDO/PGI Regulation regarding the specifications
The PDO/PGI Regulation lays down the conditions for the registration of agricultural, processed agricultural, forestry and processed forestry products as a protected designation of origin (PDO) or as...
Amendment to the Regulation on Swiss designations of origin
The Regulation on the use of Swiss designations of origin for food (HasLV) governs the use of the designation of origin for Switzerland. The "Swissness" rules stipulate that 80% of the raw materials...
Entries and amendments to protected indications of origin
This article provides information on new entries, amendments and rejections of protected indications of source of Food Wine Spirit drinks 1. Food 1.1 New entries for protected designations of origin...
Regulation on the protection of geographical indications for craft and industrial products published
A system for the protection and promotion of traditional and regional foods, wines and spirits has been in place in the EU for years. This regulation now establishes a standardised system for the...
Transitional period for labelling of Swiss origin for unavailable raw materials ends
In the article referenced below, we provided information on an amendment to the HasLV (Regulation on the use of Swiss indications of origin for foodstuffs), which lays down provisions that must be...
Registrations and amendments to protected indications of source or guarantees traditional specialities
This information letter provides information on new registrations, amendments and refusals of protected source indications of Food Wine Spirit drinks 1. Food 1.1. New entries for protected...
Entries and amendments for protected designations of origin
This information letter provides information on new entries and amendments to protected designations of origin of Foods Wine 1. Foods 1.1 New entries for protected designations of origin (PDO) and...
Entries and amendments for protected designations of origin and traditional specialities guaranteed
This information letter provides information on new entries and amendments of protected designations of origin and traditional specialities guaranteed Foods Wine Spirit drinks 1. Food 1.1 New entries...
Entries, amendments and cancellations of protected designations of origin and traditional specialities guaranteed
This information letter provides information on new entries and amendments of protected designations of origin and traditional specialities guaranteed Foods Wine 1. Food 1.1 New entries for protected...
Amendment of the bilateral agreement on protected indications of origin
The trade agreement between the European Union and the Swiss Confederation regulates the terms for trade in agricultural products between the EU Member States and Switzerland. Annex 12 of the...
Planned amendments to the WBF Regulation on organic farming and the Feedstuffs Book Regulation
As part of the consultation process for the 2023 package of agricultural regulations, a revision of the Feedstuffs Book Regulation, the PDO/PGI Regulationand a revision of the regulation on organic...
Lists for the calculation of the designation of origin "Switzerland" published
We reported on changes to Regulations on the use of Swiss indications of origin for food (HasLV, HasLV-WBF) in the article referenced below. They govern the use of the designation of origin...
Entries, amendments and cancellations of protected designations of origin and traditional specialities guaranteed
This information letter provides information on new entries and amendments of protected designations of origin and traditional specialities guaranteed Foods Wine 1. Food 1.1. New entries for protected...
Entries and amendments for protected designations of origin and traditional specialities guaranteed
This information letter provides information on new entries and amendments of protected designations of origin and traditional specialities guaranteed 1. Foods 2. Wine 3. Spirit drinks 1. Food 1.1...
Transitional period of the designation "Zuger Kirschtorte" (cherry cake) will expire shortly
We informed you of the bilateral agreement between the EU and Switzerland on protected designations of origin in the article referenced below. The agreement entered into force on 1 November 2020. The...
Protected indications: Modification of the process for changing existing specifications
Protected designations of origin, protected geographical indications and guaranteed traditional specialities are regulated in Regulation (EU) 1151/2012. The regulation and its implementation...
Entries, amendments and cancellations of protected designations of origin and traditional specialities guaranteed
This information letter provides information on new entries and amendments of protected designations of origin and traditional specialities guaranteed 1. Foods 2. Wine 3. Spirit drinks 1. Food 1.1...
Amendment to regulations regarding Swiss indications of origin
The HasLV and HasLV-WBF define requirements that must be adhered to if a food has Swiss indications of origin. The regulations have now been amended. HasLV The federal government previously prepared a...
New regulation on the protection of geographical indications for non-agricultural products planned
Legal regulations on geographical indications for food and agricultural products already exist throughout the EU. This system will now be set up for artisanal and industrial products that come from a...
The EU Quality Rules Implementing Act serves to implement the following EU Regulations: Regulation (EU) No 1151/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 21 November 2012 on quality...
Entries, amendments and cancellations of protected designations of origin and traditional specialities guaranteed
This information letter provides information on new entries and amendments of protected designations of origin and traditional specialities guaranteed 1. Foods 2. Wine 3. Spirit drinks 1. Food 1.1...
Regulation (EU) No 1151/2012 governs the registering and protection of geographical indications and designations of origin for agricultural products and foodstuffs. At the request of Sri Lanka the...
Lisbon Agreement for the Protection of Appellations of Origin and Geographical Indications: publication of the Implementing Regulations the Geneva Act and the amendment to the Swiss Trade Mark Protection Acts
The Geneva Act is an autonomous international treaty The treaty states may have designations of origin or geographical indications protected via an international registration system in all the...
Amendment of the bilateral agreement on protected indications of origin
The trade agreement between the European Community and the Swiss Confederation regulates the terms for trade in agricultural products between the EU Member States and Switzerland. Annex 12 of the...
EU accedes to international agreement on appellations of origin and geographical indications – Switzerland intends to accede
The Lisbon Agreement for the Protection of Appellations of Origin and their International Registration of 1958 has already been revised several times. With the Geneva Act, a treaty administered by the...
Labelling of technical standards for personal protective equipment
Regulation (EU) 2016/425 (EU PPE Regulation) lays down the essential health and safety requirements for personal protective equipment (PPE). They are specified through product-specific technical...
Änderung von harmonisierten Normen für persönliche Schutzausrüstung
Translation coming soon Die Verordnung (EU) 2016/425 legt Anforderungen für persönliche Schutzausrüstung (PSA) fest. Die harmonisierten Normen, welche für PSA angewendet werden können, sind im...
Regulations regarding obligations of manufacturers, importers and retailers, labelling, classification and declarations of conformity on personal protective equipment (PPE) are laid down in Regulation...
Labelling of technical standards for personal protective equipment
Regulation (EU) 2016/425 (EU PPE Regulation) lays down the essential health and safety requirements for personal protective equipment (PPE). They are specified with technical standards. If the...
Harmonised standards for personal protective equipment
Product group concerned: Personal protective equipment Basic act: Regulation (EU) 2016/425 Standards concerned: EN 352-1:2002 EN 352-2:2002 EN 352-3:2002 EN 352-4:2001/A1:2005 EN 352-5:2002/A1:2005 EN...
Harmonised standards for personal protective equipment
Product group concerned: Personal protective equipment Basic act: Regulation (EU) 2016/425 Standards concerned: EN 143:2000/AC:2005 EN 143:2000/A1:2006 EN ISO 13688:2013 Deletion: 09.06.2024
Harmonised standards for personal protective equipment
Product group concerned: Personal protective equipment Basic act: Regulation (EU) 2016/425 Standards concerned: The references of the harmonised standards for personal protective equipment published...
Harmonised standards for personal protective equipment
Product group concerned: Personal protective equipment Basic act: Regulation (EU) 2016/425 Standards concerned: EN 166:2001 EN 169:2002 EN 170:2002 EN 172:1994/A1:2000 EN 172:1994/A2:2001 EN 174:2001...
Labelling of technical standards for personal protective equipment
IRegulation (EU) 2016/425 (EU PPE Regulation) lays down the essential health and safety requirements for personal protective equipment (PPE). They are specified with technical standards. If the...
Harmonised standards for personal protective equipment
Product group concerned: Personal protective equipment Basic act: Regulation (EU) 2016/425 Standards concerned: EN 143:2000/AC:2005 EN 143:2000/A1:2006 EN ISO 13688:2013 Deletion: 09.06.2024
Harmonised standards for personal protective equipment
Product group concerned: Personal protective equipment Basic act: Regulation (EU) 2016/425 Standards concerned: EN 143:2021 EN ISO 13688:2013/A1:2021 EN ISO 20349-1:2017/A1:2020 EN ISO 18527-2:2021 EN...
Harmonised standards for personal protective equipment
Product group concerned: Personal protective equipment Basic act: Regulation (EU) 2016/425 Standards concerned: EN 352-1:2002 EN 352-2:2002 EN 352-3:2002 EN 352-4:2001/A1:2005 EN 352-5:2002/A1:2005 EN...
Labelling of technical standards for personal protective equipment
Regulation (EU) 2016/4254 (EU PPE Regulation) defines the basic health and safety requirements for personal protective equipment (PPE). They are specified with technical standards. If the technical...
Harmonised standards for personal protective equipment
Product group concerned: Personal protective equipment Basic act: Regulation (EU) 2016/425 Standards concerned: EN ISO 12402-2:2020 (restricted) EN ISO 12402-3:2020 (restricted) EN ISO 12402-4:2020...
Harmonised standards for personal protective equipment
Product group concerned: Personal protective equipment Basic act: Regulation (EU) 2016/425 Standards concerned: EN ISO 12402-5:2006 EN ISO 12402-6:2006 EN ISO 12402-8:2006 Deletion: 07.10.2022
Introduction of maximum levels for the toxins T-2 and HT- 2 in food
Regulation (EU) 2023/915 sets various maximum levels for contaminants in foods. This Regulation sets maximum levels for the toxins T-2 and HT-2 for the first time. These are mycotoxins which are...
Change in maximum levels of deoxynivalenol in food
Regulation (EU) 2023/915 sets various maximum levels for contaminants in foods. The maximum levels of deoxynivalenol in food will be lowered and extended with this Regulation. In the discussion on the...
Reduction of maximum levels of 3-MCPD in infant formula and other speciality foods
Regulation (EU) 2023/915 sets various maximum levels for contaminants in foods. This regulation adjusts the maximum levels for the sum of 3-monochloropropanediol (3-MCPD) and 3-MCPD fatty acid esters...
Regulation (EU) 2023/915 sets various maximum levels for contaminants in foods. This regulation adjusts the maximum levels of perchlorate. For fruit and vegetables, there is already a maximum level of...
Stricter maximum levels for ergot sclerotia and ergot alkaloids will apply soon
In the article referenced below, we reported on an amendment of the Contaminants Regulation. The maximum levels for ergot sclerotia in unprocessed rye and for ergot alkaloids in ground products made...
Change in maximum residue limits of veterinary medicinal products in foodstuffs of animal origin
The Annex to Regulation (EU) No. 37/2010 lists pharmacologically active substances and their classification regarding maximum residue limits in foodstuffs of animal origin. The substance sodium...
Planned reduction in maximum levels for ergot and ergot alkaloids
In the article referenced below, we provided information on new maximum levels for ergot sclerotia and ergot alkaloids. The Commission has now published a draft which provides for the planned date of...
Amendment to the Regulation on maximum levels for contaminants
As part of the revision of the food law package (Stretto 4), 25 regulations will be amended. The revision is intended to strengthen health and fraud protection and harmonise the content with EU law...
The Contaminants Regulation sets maximum levels for certain contaminants in foods. The regulation was revised with Regulation (EU) 2023/915. Now a correction has been published. The correction...
Corrigendum to the EU Regulation on residues of veterinary medicinal products
The Annex to Regulation (EU) No 37/2010 lists pharmacologically active substances and their classification regarding maximum residue limits in foodstuffs of animal origin. Implementing Regulation (EU)...
Change in maximum residue limits of veterinary medicinal products in foodstuffs of animal origin
The Annex to Regulation (EU) No 37/2010 lists pharmacologically active substances and their classification regarding maximum residue limits in foodstuffs of animal origin. The substance ketoprofen is...
End of the sales period for pyrrolizidine alkaloids (PA) in tea, herbs and food supplements
In the article referenced below, we reported on defining maximum values for pyrrolizidine alkaloids in tea, herbs and food supplements The maximum values have already been in force since 1.7.2022. The...
Transitional period for the amendment to the Regulation on the maximum levels for pesticide residues ends
In the article referenced below, we reported on the amendment to the maximum levels for pesticide residues in or on products of plant or animal origin. The transitional period ends on 1.1.2024. From 1...
Maximum levels for T-2 / HT-2 toxins in cereals planned
The EU Commission is planning to introduce maximum levels for T-2 and HT-2 toxins in cereals and cereal products. These are mycotoxins which are formed by individual moulds. The maximum levels refer...
Amendment of maximum levels for deoxynivalenol in cereals planned
The existing maximum levels of deoxynivalenol in cereals and cereal products have been reviewed and are to be adjusted. The draft regulation provides for lowering the existing maximum values for...
Lowering of maximum levels for 3-MCPD in baby food planned
The existing maximum levels for the sum of 3-monochloropropanediol (3-MCPD) and 3-MCPD fatty acid esters in infant formula, follow-on formula and foods for special medical purposes intended for...
Maximum residue limits of veterinary medicinal products in foodstuffs of animal origin
Table 1 of the Annex to Regulation (EU) No 37/2010 lists authorised pharmacologically active veterinary medicinal products and their maximum residue limits in various animal tissues. If the assessment...
Modification of maximum levels of cadmium in tiger nuts and certain cultivated fungi
Regulation (EU) 2023/915 sets various maximum levels for contaminants in foods. In the information letter 2021_223, we informed you about the reduction of the maximum level of cadmium in numerous...
Amendment to the Regulation on the maximum levels for pesticide residues (VPRH)
The Regulation on maximum levels for pesticide residues in or on products of plant or animal origin will be amended with the aforementioned change in Annex 2 (permitted maximum levels for pesticides)...
New version of the Contaminants Regulation (EC) No 1881/2006
Regulation (EC) No 1881/2006 lays down rules on maximum levels of residues and contaminants. As the Regulation has already been amended several times and further amendments are now being made, the...
Amendment and extension of maximum levels of arsenic in certain foods
Regulation (EU) 1881/2006 sets various maximum levels for contaminants in foods. The maximum levels of arsenic in foods will now be amended and extended with this Regulation. Arsenic is a metalloid...
Exception for reference points for action for nitrofurans and their metabolites
In the article referenced below, we informed you of Regulation (EU) 2019/1871 in the reference points for action for residues from certain pharmacologically active substances for which no maximum...
Transitional period for new maximum levels according to VPRH expires soon
We informed you of the change to the regulation on maximum levels for pesticide residues (VPRH) in the article referenced below. The Regulation entered into force on 15 October 2022. Food may only be...
Maximum levels planned for nickel in certain foods
Based on the current data situation and new scientific findings on the reproductive and developmental toxicity of nickel, the Commission has published a draft regulation setting maximum levels for...
Amendment of actionthresholds for certain contaminants in foodstuffs
The Federal Ministry for Health is taking a proactive approach and defining action thresholds for certain contaminants that are not subject to EU rules. This update of the action thresholds for...
Maximum levels set for perfluoroalkyl substances in certain foodstuffs
Regulation (EC) No 1881/2006 sets maximum levels for various contaminants in foodstuffs. Maximum levels for perfluoroalkyl substances will now be incorporated with Regulation (EU) 2022/2388...
VRLtH: Changes to maximum residue levels of pharmacologically active substances enter into force soon
We reported on changes to and new entries of pharmacologically active substances in foods of animal origin in the article referenced below. The maximum residue levels of the following two substances...
Amendment to the maximum levels for dioxins and dioxin-like PCBs in foods of animal origin
Regulation (EC) No 1881/2006 sets maximum levels for various contaminants in foodstuffs. The maximum levels for dioxins and dioxin-like polychlorinated biphenyls (PCB) will now be amended and extended...
Update of the EU database and accompanying documents on processing factors for pesticide residues
The concentration of residues of plant protection products may change in these products as a result of various processing processes for agricultural products. Processing factors can be used to...
Amendment to the Regulation on the maximum levels for pesticide residues (VPRH)
The Regulation on maximum levels for pesticide residues in or on products of plant or animal origin will be amended with the aforementioned change in Annex 2 (permitted maximum levels for pesticides)...
The guidance values for petroleum-derived hydrocarbons (PAK) in food were first published in 2019. These guidance values have been expanded and amended below. These guidance values have now been...
Maximum levels for THC in hemp seed and products therefrom will enter into force soon
We reported on the new maximum levels for Delta-9-Tetrahydrocannabinol (∆9 -THC) in the article referenced below. The total of ∆9 -THCA and ∆9 - THC is used as maximum values for the maximum content...
Perfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) include a large number of compounds that are used for various purposes in the industry. The use of PFAS in the currently large number of products must be viewed...
Updated reference points for action for the substances chloramphenicol, malachite green and nitrofuran metabolites valid soon
In the article referenced below, we informed you of the update to reference points for action for residues from certain pharmacologically active substances for which no maximum residue limit has been...
Maximum levels defined for .9-THC in hemp seeds and products derived therefrom
Regulation (EC) No 1881/2006 sets maximum levels for various contaminants in foodstuffs. Maximum levels of delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol (∆9-THC) equivalents (the sum of ∆9-THC and ∆9-THCA) will now be...
New maximum levels for hydrocyanic acid in foodstuffs
Regulation (EC) No 1881/2006 sets maximum levels for various contaminants in foodstuffs. The maximum levels for hydrocyanic acid, also referred to as cyanide, will now be amended with Regulation (EU)...
Regulation (EC) No 1881/2006 sets maximum levels for various contaminants in foodstuffs. The maximum levels for ochratoxin A will be amended with Regulation (EU) 2022/1370. Ochratoxin A is a mycotoxin...
Recommendation for monitoring mercury in fish, crustaceans and molluscs
The maximum levels of various contaminants in food are governed in Regulation (EC) No 1881/2006. Maximum levels for mercury in several fish, crustaceans and molluscs are defined in the Annex to the...
Aromatic mineral oil hydrocarbons (MOAH) in food: standing committee publishes updated report
In 2020, the European Commission published a common position on the assessment of MOAH in infant and baby foods. The letter included an intervention value of MOAH for infant and baby foods. The report...
New maximum levels for tropane alkaloids will enter into force shortly
We reported on amendments to the maximum levels for tropane alkaloids for processed cereal-based foods for infants and young children and the introduction of further maximum levels for herbal teas and...
Recommendation for monitoring glykoalkaloids in potatoes and potato-derived products
Glykoalkaloids are secondary phytochemicals that are formed in nightshade species. They protect the plants from herbivores. Glykoalkaloids may cause people to have gastrointestinal complaints...
Recommendation for monitoring furan and alkyl furans in food
Furan and alkyl furans are volatile compounds that may result from heating food. They are therefore classified as process contaminants. Increased levels mainly occur in food that is exposed to high...
Recommendation for monitoring furan and alkyl furans in food
The maximum levels of various contaminants in food are defined in Regulation (EC) No 1881/2006. However, maximum levels are only defined in the Annex to the Regulation whose exposure in the EU is...
Regulation (EC) No 1881/2006 sets maximum levels for various contaminants in foodstuffs. The maximum levels for mercury in fishery products and salt will now be changed with Regulation (EU) 2022/617...
Maximum values for opium alkaloids come into force soon
In the article referenced below we reported on the introduction of the maximum permissible levels of morphine and codeine in bakery products containing poppy seeds and in poppy seeds themselves. Total...
VRLtH: Changes to and new entries of maximum residue levels of pharmacologically active substances and changes to the list of reference points for action
The Regulation on the maximum levels for residues of pharmacologically active substances and feed additives in foodstuffs of animal origin (VRLtH) was amended. The maximum residue levels of two...
Instruction published regarding ethylene oxide residues in foodstuffs
Instructions are mandatory orders that are issued by the Federal Food Safety and Veterinary Office (FSVO) to enforcement authorities regarding the overseeing and coordination of the Food Law. They are...
ALS opinion regarding nitrate levels in baby spinach
Opinion of the Working Group of Food Chemistry Experts of the states and the Federal Office for Consumer Protection and Food Safety (ALS) serve as guidance for the interpretation and application of...
Revision of current guidance values and setting of first maximum levels for acrylamide planned
Regulation (EU) 2017/2158 on the reduction of acrylamide in food contains guidance values for various foods in Annex IV. Now, in addition to introducing guidance values for various other foods such as...
Contaminants - Maximum level set for opium alkaloids
The Contaminant Maximum Content Regulation (EU) 1881/2006 governs the maximum levels of contaminants in foodstuffs that are placed on the market in the EU. The maximum levels are sorted by...
Maximum levels for pesticide residues: Transitional period extended for radish leaves
We reported on the replacement of Annex I to Regulation (EC) No 396/2005 relating to maximum levels of pesticides in or on food and feed of plant and animal origin. The new assignment of radish leaves...
New maximum levels for ergot sclerotia and ergot alkaloids
Regulation (EC) No 1881/2006 sets maximum amounts for various contaminants in foodstuffs including ergot sclerotia and ergot alkaloids. This maximum level is now being revised with this Regulation (EU...
Extension and revision of maximum levels for tropane alkaloids
Tropane alkaloids are substances which naturally occur in plants of several families including, for example, in the Datura genus. The seeds containing tropane alkaloids as contamination are different...
New maximum levels for lead and cadmium in various foodstuffs
Regulation (EC) No 1881/2006 sets maximum amounts for various contaminants in foodstuffs. Regulation (EU) 2021/1317 now modifies the maximum levels for lead in certain foodstuffs. Lead can be toxic in...
Defining maximum values for pyrrolizidine alkaloids in tea, herbs and food supplements
Regulation (EC) No 1881/2006 governs maximum levels for various contaminants in foodstuffs. Maximum levels for pyrrolizidine alkaloids in various foodstuffs are now being defined for the first time...
Stretto 3 – Amendment to the Pesticide Residue Regulation (VPRH)
22 Swiss food law regulations have been subject to material change for the first time after the LARGO project in 2017 with the revision package Stretto 3. The main changes to the regulation on the...
Updated reference points for action for the substances chloramphenicol, malachite green and nitrofuran metabolites
In addition to residue limits, European law allows reference points for action to be established. Reference points for action are established if no maximum residue limit has been laid down for a...
Entwurf zur Änderung der Pelzdeklarationsverordnung
Translation coming soon Im April 2023 beauftragte der Bundesrat das Eidgenössische Departement des Inneren (EDI) mit der Ausarbeitung einer Vernehmlassungsvorlage für ein Einfuhrverbot für...
Amendment to the Regulation on articles for human contact
As part of the revision of the food law package (Stretto 4), 25 regulations will be amended. The revision is intended to strengthen health and fraud protection and harmonise the content with EU law...
Transitional period for formaldehyde in certain textiles ends
With the article referenced below, we informed you about the restriction for certain substances in textiles and footwear due to the amendment of the REACH Regulation. The transitional period for the...
The EU Waste Framework Directive deals with the proper management of waste in the EU. In order to reduce waste generation, improve separate collection and increase reuse, a draft revision of the Waste...
Opinion of the working group of food chemistry experts of the states and the federal office for consumer protection and food safety on consumer goods
Opinion of the Working Group of Food Chemistry Experts of the states and the Federal Office for Consumer Protection and Food Safety (ALS) serve as guidance for the interpretation and application of...
The EU Ecolabel may be awarded to products which have a lower environmental impact than other comparable products during their entire life cycle. Corresponding criteria are defined for the EU Ecolabel...
Under the motto of taking fast fashion out of fashion, the entire textile industry is to move towards a sustainable circular economy. By 2030, textile products made available on the EU market should...
Gegenstände für den Humankontakt – Änderungen im Bereich Babyartikel und Textilien
Die Verordnung des EDI über Gegenstände für den Schleimhaut-, Haut- und Haarkontakt sowie über Kerzen, Streichhölzer, Feuerzeuge und Scherzartikel legt unter anderem Anforderungen an Babyartikel sowie...
Beschränkungen für bestimmte Stoffe in Textilien und Schuhen durch Änderung der REACH-Verordnung
Die Verordnung (EG) Nr. 1907/2006, kurz REACH-Verordnung, regelt die Registrierung, Bewertung, Zulassung und Beschränkung von chemischen Stoffen in der EU. Anhang XVII der REACH-Verordnung enthält...
Transitional period for amending application forms for machine identification codes ends soon
In the article referenced below, we reported on a change to the technical standards for the tobacco product traceability system defined in Implementing Regulation (EU) 2018/574. Implementing...
Transitional period for tobacco products without an identification and security feature ends soon
In the article referenced below (number 1707), we reported on the publication of two implementing regulations and an implementing decision of the EU with more specific provisions regarding the...
Ban on outdoor advertising for e-cigarettes valid soon
A general ban on external advertising for tobacco products, as well as e-cigarettes and refill containers, was introduced with the amendment to the Tobacco Product Act of 23 October 2020. External...
Date of validity of the amendment to the standards for the traceability system for tobacco products
In the infoletter referenced below, we reported on changes to standards for the tobacco product traceability system. The majority of changes will take effect on 21 December 2023 . Only changes to the...
New requirements for heated tobacco products are implemented
The EU has included requirements for heated tobacco products in the Tobacco Directive 2014/40/EU with Directive (EU) 2022/2100. The Tobacco Products Act and the Tobacco Products Ordinance are now...
ECJ ruling on cigarette packs in supermarket vending machines
Directive 2014/40/EU lays down the European framework for the labelling and packaging of tobacco products and related products. Among other aspects, the Regulation requires health warnings as a...
Opening of consultation on the Regulation on Tobacco Products and Electronic Cigarettes
In addition to the new Tobacco Products Act (which is not yet in force), the consultation on a new Regulation on Tobacco Products and Electronic Cigarettes has now been opened. This is intended to...
Amendment to the standards for the traceability system of tobacco products
Technical standards for the establishment and operation of a traceability system for tobacco products were laid down in Regulation (EU) 2018/574. It contains provisions for the marking of packages...
Change to package sizes of retail packages for tobacco product substitutes
Various tax laws and especially fiscal regulations will be amended with the Eight Act amending the Acts on excise duties. However, the change in the Tobacco Tax Regulation also relates to the...
BfR health assessment of nicotine sachets (nicotine pouches)
Nicotine sachets, also referred to as nicotine pouches have mainly been sold in the US, Great Britain and Sweden since 2019. They are sachets that instead of tobacco contain nicotine powder, e.g...
Extension of the ban on flavouring to heated tobacco products
Directive 2014/40/EU governs the production, presentation and sale of tobacco and related products. The Directive (EU) 2022/2100 changes them in terms of the labelling and flavouring of heated tobacco...
Ban on external advertising for tobacco heating systems valid soon
A general ban on external advertising for tobacco products as well as ecigarettes and refill containers was introduced with the amendment to the Tobacco Product Act of 23 October 2020. External...
Draft on tobacco advertising ban to protect children and young people published
Following the adoption of a popular initiative, Switzerland plans to ban all tobacco advertising that can reach minors. Advertising and references to sales promotion as well as sponsorship for tobacco...
Inkrafttreten der Verlängerung der Übergangsfrist für Tabakprodukte
Mit dem unten referenzierten Beitrag informierten wir über die Verlängerung der Übergangsfrist für Tabakprodukte durch eine Änderung des Lebensmittelgesetzes. Die Änderung unterlag dem fakultativem...
Verlängerung der Übergangsregelung für Tabakprodukte
Mit der Totalrevision der Lebensmittelgesetzgebung (Projekt LARGO) wurde vorgesehen, das Tabakrecht aus dem Lebensmittelrecht auszugliedern. Zur Verabschiedung eines neuen Tabakproduktegesetzes war...
Änderung des Tabakerzeugnisgesetzes und der Tabakerzeugnisverordnung
Im unten referenzierten Beitrag berichteten wir über die Bestimmungen der EU über das Rückverfolgbarkeitssystem sowie Sicherheitsmerkmale von Tabakerzeugnissen. Mit den Änderungen des...
Neue Verordnung über Sicherheitsmerkmale bei Tabakerzeugnissen
In der Richtlinie 2014/40/EU (TPD II) wird vorgesehen, dass alle Packungen von Tabakerzeugnissen mit einem fälschungssicheren Sicherheitsmerkmal gekennzeichnet werden. Im unten referenzierten Beitrag...
Standards for operating a traceability system and for security features of tobacco products
In order to control the unauthorised trade of tobacco products, Directive 2014/40/EU stipulates that all unit packets from tobacco products must be marked with a unique identifier and a tamper-proof...
Transitional period for products treated as medical devices ends soon
In the articles referenced below, we reported on the entry into force of common specifications for product groups treated as medical devices without a medical purpose in accordance with Annex XVI of...
Guideline on the classification of products equivalent to medical devices
Regulation (EU) 2017/745 on medical devices (MDR) governs the placement and provision on the market of medical devices intended for human use and their accessories. Annex XVI of the MDR contains the...
Devices equivalent to medical devices: guidance on the application of the transitional provisions
Medical device legislation in the EU was comprehensively revised with the Medical Device Regulation (MDR) 2017/745. With Regulation (EU) 2022/2346, joint specifications (GS) were issued for the first...
Opinion of the Working Group of Food Chemistry Experts of the states and the Federal Office for Consumer Protection and Food Safety (ALS) serve as guidance for the interpretation and application of...
Regulation on the protection of media content for young people planned
Parliament passed the Federal Act on the Protection of Minors in the Areas of Film and Video Games (JSFVG) back in September 2022. The entry into force will still be determined by the Federal Council...
Adaptation of the transitional provisions for products assimilated to medical devices
Common specifications (CS) for products assimilated to medical devices without an intended medical purpose were adopted for the first time with Regulation (EU) 2022/2346. These CS are valid from 22...
Product group concerned: Toys Basic act: Directive 2009/48/EG Standards concerned: EN 71-1:2014+A1:2018 EN 71-2:2020 EN 71-3:2019+A1:2021 EN 71-4:2020 EN 71-5:2015 EN 71-7:2014+A3:2020 EN 71-8:2018 EN...
Reclassification of medical devices without an intended medical purpose
Regulation (EU) 2017/745 contains the fundamental requirements for medical devices This Regulation equates certain products to medical devices that have similar functions and risks to medical devices...
Common specifications for medical devices without an intended medical purpose
Regulation (EU) 2017/745 (MDR) contains the fundamental requirements for medical devices This Regulation equates certain products to medical devices that have similar functions and risks to medical...
Transitional periods for chemical properties of toys end soon
We reported on the change to the EDI Regulation on the safety of toys (Toy Regulation) in the article referenced below. The limit for 3,7-dimethyl-2-octen-1-ol (6,7-dihydrogeraniol) was set at 100 mg...
New limits for aniline in toys will enter into force soon
With the articles referenced below, we reported on the introduction of limits for aniline in textile toys and finger paints for small children in the EU Toy Directive 2009/48/EC and on the adoption of...
Opinion of the working group of food chemistry experts of the states and the federal office for consumer protection and food safety on consumer goods
Opinion of the Working Group of Food Chemistry Experts of the states and the Federal Office for Consumer Protection and Food Safety (ALS) serve as guidance for the interpretation and application of...
Adaptation of the regulations on allergenic aromas in the Toy ordinance to the EU guideline
In the articles referendec below we informed you about the amendment of the EU Toy Guideline (RL 2009/48/EC) related to the expansion of labelling requirements as well as new prohibitions on...
Health assessment of boron in play slime and putty
The consistency of various toys such as play slime, bouncing putty, smart putty (such as bouncing putty) and other wobbling masses make them popular products for children. This consistency is achieved...
Transitional periods of adjusted requirements for chemical properties of toys will enter into force shortly
We informed you about the adjustments to the requirements for chemical properties of toys in the the article referenced below. The guidelines for chemical properties are in Annex 2(3) of the Toys...
Expanded labelling requirements and new ban on allergenic fragrances in toys come into force soon
In the article referenced below we informed you about the extension of the labelling rules for toys and the new ban on allergenic fragrances in toys. Certain allergenic fragrances must be listed on...
Amendment of the Toys Ordinance with regard to the chemical properties of the toy and the technical standards
The Toys Ordinance specifies, among other things, the physical and chemical properties of toys. In Annex 2, Section 3 of the Toys Ordinance the rules relating to the chemical properties of toys are...
Amendment of Codex Section B36 relating to consumer goods for day-to-day use
The Austrian Foodstuffs Code (Codex Alimentarius Austriacus) lays down designations, definitions, methods of investigation and principles of assessment as well as guidelines for the manufacture and...
New limit value for aniline in textile toys and finger paints for young children
Appendix C to Annex II to Directive 2009/48/EC (EU Toy Safety Directive) contains specific safety requirements as regards the chemical properties of toys intended for use by children under 36 months...
Extension of the labelling requirements and new prohibitions for allergenic fragrances in toyspielzeug
Annex II part III to Directive 2009/48/EC (EU Toy Safety Directive) contains specific safety requirements as regards the chemical properties of toys. Certain allergenic fragrances must be specified on...
