Heike Schwertke: Food Contact Regulations in Today's Flexible Packaging Industry

In this episode of Inno-Talk, Heike Schwertke (Innoform Testservice) discusses the latest challenges in food packaging—from the regulatory framework to emerging requirements driven by PFAS and the PPWR.Topics covered in this episode:EU food contact legislation: Framework Regulation (EC) No. 1935/2004 and Plastics Regulation (EU) No. 10/2011Declarations of Compliance: their role and importance throughout the supply chainMigration testing: understanding the difference between overall and specific migrationNIAS: the underestimated risks of non-intentionally added substancesBisphenol A (BPA): recent restrictions and regulatory developmentsPFAS: new regulatory requirements and the impact of the PPWRPractical challenges: imported materials, missing compliance data, and recycled plasticsWho should listen?This episode is relevant for everyone working with flexible packaging, food contact materials, and regulatory compliance—from purchasing and product development to quality assurance and regulatory affairs.