Which rules apply to insulated bottles and tumblers?

Importer name and contact details on the product

Label required

importer name, registered trade name or registered trade mark; postal and electronic address and, where different, address of the single contact point; placed on the product or, where not possible, on its packaging or an accompanying document

• It is a product intended for consumers, or likely to be used by consumers, placed or made available on the market (Reg. (EU) 2023/988 Art. 3(1))
• Your role: Importer

Depends on: economic operator role

In force since 13 Dec 2024

Applies to products imported on or after 13 Dec 2024

Applies from 13 December 2024 (Art. 52: "It shall apply from 13 December 2024"; entry into force the twentieth day after publication). Applies only to aspects not covered by specific Union safety requirements (Art. 2(1)). Duty of the importer (Art. 11(3)); the schema has no operator-role condition, so the rule is category-wide and a seller who is not the importer does not owe it.

Importer name and contact details on the product

Label required

clear instructions and safety information in a language easily understood by consumers

• It is a product intended for consumers, or likely to be used by consumers, placed or made available on the market (Reg. (EU) 2023/988 Art. 3(1))
• Your role: Importer

Depends on: economic operator role

In force since 13 Dec 2024

Applies to products imported on or after 13 Dec 2024

Applies from 13 December 2024 (Art. 52: "It shall apply from 13 December 2024"; entry into force the twentieth day after publication). Applies only to aspects not covered by specific Union safety requirements (Art. 2(1)). Duty of the importer (Art. 11(3)); the schema has no operator-role condition, so the rule is category-wide and a seller who is not the importer does not owe it.

Importer name and contact details on the product

Must meet the conditions of Regulation (EU) 2023/988 Art. 5 general safety requirement (storage and transport conditions)

• It is a product intended for consumers, or likely to be used by consumers, placed or made available on the market (Reg. (EU) 2023/988 Art. 3(1))
• Your role: Importer

Depends on: economic operator role

In force since 13 Dec 2024

Applies to products imported on or after 13 Dec 2024

Applies from 13 December 2024 (Art. 52: "It shall apply from 13 December 2024"; entry into force the twentieth day after publication). Applies only to aspects not covered by specific Union safety requirements (Art. 2(1)). Duty of the importer (Art. 11(3)); the schema has no operator-role condition, so the rule is category-wide and a seller who is not the importer does not owe it.

Importer name and contact details on the product

Declaration required

copy of the technical documentation kept at the disposal of market surveillance authorities for 10 years

• It is a product intended for consumers, or likely to be used by consumers, placed or made available on the market (Reg. (EU) 2023/988 Art. 3(1))
• Your role: Importer

Depends on: economic operator role

In force since 13 Dec 2024

Applies to products imported on or after 13 Dec 2024

Applies from 13 December 2024 (Art. 52: "It shall apply from 13 December 2024"; entry into force the twentieth day after publication). Applies only to aspects not covered by specific Union safety requirements (Art. 2(1)). Duty of the importer (Art. 11(3)); the schema has no operator-role condition, so the rule is category-wide and a seller who is not the importer does not owe it.

Public communication channels for consumer complaints and accident reports

Disclosure to consumer

Publicly available communication channel (telephone number, electronic address or website section) to submit complaints and report accidents or safety issues

• It is a product intended for consumers, or likely to be used by consumers, placed or made available on the market (Reg. (EU) 2023/988 Art. 3(1))
• Your role: Manufacturer

Depends on: economic operator role

In force since 13 Dec 2024

Applies to products placed on the market on or after 13 Dec 2024

Applies from 13 December 2024 (Art. 52: "It shall apply from 13 December 2024"; entry into force the twentieth day after publication). Applies only to aspects not covered by specific Union safety requirements (Art. 2(1)). Duty of the manufacturer (Art. 9(11)); the schema has no operator-role condition, so the rule is category-wide and a seller who is not the manufacturer does not owe it.

Manufacturer name and contact details on the product

Label required

manufacturer name, registered trade name or registered trade mark; postal and electronic address and, where different, address of the single contact point; placed on the product or, where not possible, on its packaging or an accompanying document

• It is a product intended for consumers, or likely to be used by consumers, placed or made available on the market (Reg. (EU) 2023/988 Art. 3(1))
• Your role: Manufacturer

Depends on: economic operator role

In force since 13 Dec 2024

Applies to products placed on the market on or after 13 Dec 2024

Applies from 13 December 2024 (Art. 52: "It shall apply from 13 December 2024"; entry into force the twentieth day after publication). Applies only to aspects not covered by specific Union safety requirements (Art. 2(1)). Duty of the manufacturer (Art. 9(6)); the schema has no operator-role condition, so the rule is category-wide and a seller who is not the manufacturer does not owe it.

Instructions and safety information in a language easily understood by consumers

Label required

clear instructions and safety information in a language easily understood by consumers, as determined by the Member State where made available (not required where the product can be used safely without them)

• It is a product intended for consumers, or likely to be used by consumers, placed or made available on the market (Reg. (EU) 2023/988 Art. 3(1))
• Your role: Manufacturer

Depends on: economic operator role

In force since 13 Dec 2024

Applies to products placed on the market on or after 13 Dec 2024

Applies from 13 December 2024 (Art. 52). Applies only to aspects not covered by specific Union safety requirements (Art. 2(1)).

Manufacturer product identification (type, batch or serial number)

Label required

type, batch or serial number or other element enabling identification of the product, easily visible and legible for consumers (on the packaging or an accompanying document if size or nature does not allow)

• It is a product intended for consumers, or likely to be used by consumers, placed or made available on the market (Reg. (EU) 2023/988 Art. 3(1))
• Your role: Manufacturer

Depends on: economic operator role

In force since 13 Dec 2024

Applies to products placed on the market on or after 13 Dec 2024

Applies from 13 December 2024 (Art. 52: "It shall apply from 13 December 2024"; entry into force the twentieth day after publication). Applies only to aspects not covered by specific Union safety requirements (Art. 2(1)). Duty of the manufacturer (Art. 9(5)); the schema has no operator-role condition, so the rule is category-wide and a seller who is not the manufacturer does not owe it.

Manufacturer ensures the product meets the general safety requirement (Art. 5)

Must meet the conditions of Regulation (EU) 2023/988 Art. 5 general safety requirement (design and manufacture)

• It is a product intended for consumers, or likely to be used by consumers, placed or made available on the market (Reg. (EU) 2023/988 Art. 3(1))
• Your role: Manufacturer

Depends on: economic operator role

In force since 13 Dec 2024

Applies to products placed on the market on or after 13 Dec 2024

Applies from 13 December 2024 (Art. 52: "It shall apply from 13 December 2024"; entry into force the twentieth day after publication). Applies only to aspects not covered by specific Union safety requirements (Art. 2(1)). Duty of the manufacturer (Art. 9(2)-(3)); the schema has no operator-role condition, so the rule is category-wide and a seller who is not the manufacturer does not owe it.

Manufacturer keeps the technical documentation up to date

Declaration required

technical documentation kept up to date and available to market surveillance authorities for 10 years

• It is a product intended for consumers, or likely to be used by consumers, placed or made available on the market (Reg. (EU) 2023/988 Art. 3(1))
• Your role: Manufacturer

Depends on: economic operator role

In force since 13 Dec 2024

Applies to products placed on the market on or after 13 Dec 2024

Applies from 13 December 2024 (Art. 52: "It shall apply from 13 December 2024"; entry into force the twentieth day after publication). Applies only to aspects not covered by specific Union safety requirements (Art. 2(1)). Duty of the manufacturer (Art. 9(2)-(3)); the schema has no operator-role condition, so the rule is category-wide and a seller who is not the manufacturer does not owe it.

Manufacturer internal risk analysis and technical documentation before placing on the market

Declaration required

Internal risk analysis and technical documentation (general product description, essential characteristics, risk analysis, standards applied), kept up to date and at the disposal of market surveillance authorities for 10 years

• It is a product intended for consumers, or likely to be used by consumers, placed or made available on the market (Reg. (EU) 2023/988 Art. 3(1))
• Your role: Manufacturer

Depends on: economic operator role

In force since 13 Dec 2024

Applies to products placed on the market on or after 13 Dec 2024

Applies from 13 December 2024 (Art. 52: "It shall apply from 13 December 2024"; entry into force the twentieth day after publication). Applies only to aspects not covered by specific Union safety requirements (Art. 2(1)). Duty of the manufacturer (Art. 9(2)-(3)); the schema has no operator-role condition, so the rule is category-wide and a seller who is not the manufacturer does not owe it.

Information in online and distance-sales offers

Disclosure to online listing

Clearly and visibly: manufacturer name, trade name or trade mark and postal and electronic address; EU responsible person name, postal and electronic address where manufacturer is not established in the Union; product identification including a picture, type and other identifier; any warning or safety information in a language easily understood by consumers

• It is a product intended for consumers, or likely to be used by consumers, placed or made available on the market (Reg. (EU) 2023/988 Art. 3(1))
• Sold online

Depends on: whether it is sold online

In force since 13 Dec 2024

Applies to products placed on the market on or after 13 Dec 2024

Applies from 13 December 2024 (Art. 52). Applies only to aspects not covered by specific Union safety requirements (Art. 2(1)).

Declaration of compliance for plastic materials and articles

Declaration required

Written declaration in accordance with Article 16 of Regulation (EC) No 1935/2004 containing the Annex IV information (issuer and manufacturer/importer identity, material identity, date, confirmation of compliance, information on restricted substances, use specifications, functional barrier confirmation)

• Food-contact product
• Material: Plastic (type not stated) or Polypropylene (PP) or Polyethylene (PE) or Polycarbonate (PC) or PET or Polystyrene (PS) or ABS or Polyamide (nylon, PA) or PVC or Copolyester or Acrylic (PMMA) or Ethylene-vinyl acetate (EVA) or Fluoropolymer (PTFE, PFA, FEP) or Other plastic (not listed) or Melamine resin

Depends on: whether the product touches food, materials

In force since 1 May 2011

Applies to products placed on the market on or after 1 May 2011

Marketing stages other than retail; applies from 1 May 2011 (Art. 23).

Use of substances not on the Union list (Annex I) in the manufacture of plastic food contact materials

Must meet the conditions of Regulation (EU) 10/2011 Art. 5(1) Union list of authorised substances

• Food-contact product
• Material: Plastic (type not stated) or Melamine resin

Depends on: whether the product touches food, materials

In force since 1 May 2011

Applies to products placed on the market on or after 1 May 2011

Regulation shall apply from 1 May 2011 (Art. 23); entered into force on the 20th day after publication. Derogations in Art. 6 (e.g. colorants, solvents, non-intentionally added substances, salts) apply.

Supporting documentation demonstrating compliance of plastic materials and articles

Disclosure to authority

Documentation (testing conditions and results, calculations, other analysis, safety evidence) demonstrating compliance, made available to national competent authorities on request

• Food-contact product
• Material: Plastic (type not stated) or Melamine resin

Depends on: whether the product touches food, materials

In force since 1 May 2011

Applies to products placed on the market on or after 1 May 2011

Regulation shall apply from 1 May 2011 (Art. 23); entered into force on the 20th day after publication.

Instructions for deterioration of repeat-use plastic food contact articles

Label required

appropriate instructions designed to slow down deterioration of the article; description of observable changes indicating deterioration; warning where specific damages or foreseeable misuse would cause increased migration or make the article unsuitable for food contact

• Food-contact product
• Material: Plastic (type not stated) or Polypropylene (PP) or Polyethylene (PE) or Polycarbonate (PC) or PET or Polystyrene (PS) or ABS or Polyamide (nylon, PA) or PVC or Copolyester or Acrylic (PMMA) or Ethylene-vinyl acetate (EVA) or Fluoropolymer (PTFE, PFA, FEP) or Other plastic (not listed) or Melamine resin

Depends on: whether the product touches food, materials

In force since 24 Feb 2025

Applies to products placed on the market on or after 24 Feb 2025

Article 14a is marked M19 (Regulation (EU) 2025/351, OJ 24.2.2025); application date not stated in the consolidated text, OJ date used.

Instructions of use for plastic articles with restrictions in Annex I column 10

Disclosure to consumer

Instructions of use at retail mentioning Annex I column 10 restrictions on specific foods, contact time and/or temperature, heating conditions such as oven and microwave use

• Food-contact product
• Material: Plastic (type not stated) or Polypropylene (PP) or Polyethylene (PE) or Polycarbonate (PC) or PET or Polystyrene (PS) or ABS or Polyamide (nylon, PA) or PVC or Copolyester or Acrylic (PMMA) or Ethylene-vinyl acetate (EVA) or Fluoropolymer (PTFE, PFA, FEP) or Other plastic (not listed) or Melamine resin

Depends on: whether the product touches food, materials

In force since 24 Feb 2025

Applies to products placed on the market on or after 24 Feb 2025

Article 14a is marked M19 (OJ 24.2.2025); application date not stated in the text, OJ date used.

Plastic food contact articles intended for repeated use

Must meet the conditions of Regulation (EU) 10/2011 Art. 10(3): no increase in migration over repeated use cycles

• Food-contact product
• Material: Plastic (type not stated) or Melamine resin
• Single-use product: no

Depends on: whether the product touches food, materials, single use

In force since 1 May 2011

Applies to products placed on the market on or after 1 May 2011

Regulation shall apply from 1 May 2011 (Art. 23); entered into force on the 20th day after publication. Derogations in Art. 6 (e.g. colorants, solvents, non-intentionally added substances, salts) apply.

Transfer of constituents to food that endanger health, change composition or impair organoleptic properties

Must meet the conditions of Regulation (EC) 1935/2004 Art. 3 general requirements

• Food-contact product

Depends on: whether the product touches food

In force since 3 Dec 2004

Applies to products placed on the market on or after 3 Dec 2004

Entered into force on the 20th day after publication in OJ L 338 of 13.11.2004, i.e. 3 December 2004 (the text states products lawfully placed on the market before 3 December 2004 may be sold until stocks are exhausted).

Misleading labelling, advertising or presentation of a food contact material or article

Must meet the conditions of Regulation (EC) 1935/2004 Art. 3 general requirements

• Food-contact product

Depends on: whether the product touches food

In force since 3 Dec 2004

Applies to products placed on the market on or after 3 Dec 2004

Entered into force on the 20th day after publication in OJ L 338 of 13.11.2004, i.e. 3 December 2004 (the text states products lawfully placed on the market before 3 December 2004 may be sold until stocks are exhausted).

Written declaration of compliance for plastic materials and articles covered by a specific measure (Regulation 10/2011)

Declaration required

Written declaration that the plastic material or article complies with the rules applicable to it (Regulation 10/2011), supported by documentation made available to competent authorities on demand

• Food-contact product
• Material: Plastic (type not stated) or Polypropylene (PP) or Polyethylene (PE) or Polycarbonate (PC) or PET or Polystyrene (PS) or ABS or Polyamide (nylon, PA) or PVC or Copolyester or Acrylic (PMMA) or Ethylene-vinyl acetate (EVA) or Fluoropolymer (PTFE, PFA, FEP) or Other plastic (not listed) or Melamine resin or Fluoropolymer coating (PTFE and similar)

Depends on: whether the product touches food, coating type

In force since 3 Dec 2004

Applies to products placed on the market on or after 3 Dec 2004

Entered into force on the 20th day following publication in OJ L 338 of 13.11.2004, i.e. 3 December 2004 (Art. 27 names that date). The duty arises only through a specific measure (Art. 16(1)); scope is limited, to plastic materials and layers covered by the specific measure Regulation 10/2011.

Traceability systems: identification of suppliers and customers

Disclosure to authority

Systems and procedures identifying the businesses from which and to which materials, articles and substances are supplied, made available to competent authorities on demand

• Food-contact product

Depends on: whether the product touches food

In force since 27 Oct 2006

Applies to products placed on the market on or after 27 Oct 2006

Article 17 shall apply from 27 October 2006 (Art. 28).

Name and address of the responsible operator on food contact materials not yet in contact with food

Label required

name or trade name and address or registered office of the manufacturer, processor or seller responsible for placing on the market, established within the Community; information conspicuous, clearly legible and indelible (Art. 15(3))

• Food-contact product

Depends on: whether the product touches food

In force since 3 Dec 2004

Applies to products placed on the market on or after 3 Dec 2004

Entered into force on the 20th day after publication in OJ L 338 of 13.11.2004, i.e. 3 December 2004 (the text states products lawfully placed on the market before 3 December 2004 may be sold until stocks are exhausted).

Language of the food-contact indication, safe-use instructions and active-article information at retail

Label required

information under Art. 15(1)(a), (b) and (e) given in a language easily understood by purchasers

• Food-contact product

Depends on: whether the product touches food

In force since 3 Dec 2004

Applies to products sold on or after 3 Dec 2004

Entered into force on the 20th day after publication in OJ L 338 of 13.11.2004, i.e. 3 December 2004 (the text states products lawfully placed on the market before 3 December 2004 may be sold until stocks are exhausted).

Materials and articles placed on the market identifiable through a traceability system

Label required

identifiable by an appropriate system allowing traceability by means of labelling or relevant documentation or information

• Food-contact product

Depends on: whether the product touches food

In force since 27 Oct 2006

Applies to products placed on the market on or after 27 Oct 2006

Article 17 shall apply from 27 October 2006 (Art. 28).