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What counts as Terephthalic and phthalic acid compounds…?
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Definitions
- FCM substance Nos
- 28, 191, 192, 785
- Total specific migration limit (mg/kg food)
- 7,5
- Specification
- expressed as terephthalic acid
Annex I Table 2 group 28 · fetched 2026-10-08
European Commission / EUR-Lex: Annex I Table 2 group 28(opens in a new tab)- Definition
- Group restriction No 28 in Annex I Table 2: FCM substances 191 (terephthalic acid dichloride), 192 (phthalic acid, no CAS number given in the regulation's table) and 785 (terephthalic acid) with SML(T) 7,5 mg/kg expressed as terephthalic acid
- Listed members
- Terephthalic acid dichloride, Phthalic acid, Terephthalic acid
- Source
- FCM substance Nos
- 28, 191, 192, 785
- Total specific migration limit (mg/kg food)
- 7,5
- Specification
- expressed as terephthalic acid
Annex I Table 2 group 28 · fetched 2026-10-08
European Commission / EUR-Lex: Annex I Table 2 group 28(opens in a new tab)
Rules
The rule that uses this definition
1 rule.
Limit 7.5 mg/kg (migration basis)
group SML(T), expressed as terephthalic acid
Consolidated text (not the authentic legal edition), current to 14 Jul 2026. EUR-Lex consolidated text: a documentation tool without legal effect; the acts published in the Official Journal are authentic. Consolidated version CELEX 02011R0010-20260714 from the Publications Office, the latest when read.
- 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.
- Group restriction No
- 28
- FCM substance Nos
- 191, 192, 785
- Total specific migration limit (mg/kg food)
- 7,5
- Specification
- expressed as terephthalic acid
Annex I Table 2 group restriction 28 · fetched 2026-10-08
European Commission / EUR-Lex: Regulation (EU) No 10/2011(opens in a new tab)- LimitEUTerephthalic and phthalic acid compounds (sum) as defined in European Union
Limit 7.5 mg/kg (migration basis)
group SML(T), expressed as terephthalic acid
Consolidated text (not the authentic legal edition), current to 14 Jul 2026. EUR-Lex consolidated text: a documentation tool without legal effect; the acts published in the Official Journal are authentic. Consolidated version CELEX 02011R0010-20260714 from the Publications Office, the latest when read.
- Applies when
- Food-contact product
- Material: Plastic (type not stated) or Melamine resin
Depends on: whether the product touches food, materials
- Effective
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.
- Source
- Group restriction No
- 28
- FCM substance Nos
- 191, 192, 785
- Total specific migration limit (mg/kg food)
- 7,5
- Specification
- expressed as terephthalic acid
Annex I Table 2 group restriction 28 · fetched 2026-10-08
European Commission / EUR-Lex: Regulation (EU) No 10/2011(opens in a new tab)
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