Regulation (EC) No. 1935/2004

Regulation (EC) No. 1935/2004 is a European Union law designed to ensure that materials and articles intended to come into contact with food are safe and suitable for their purpose. It sets out requirements for manufacturers to avoid any contamination or undesirable changes in food quality. The regulation mandates proper testing and compliance with safety standards, ensuring that food packaging and processing materials do not release harmful substances into food. Its goal is to protect consumer health while facilitating the free movement of safe food contact materials within the EU.