BfR Strengthens Standards for Paper FCMs
The German Federal Institute for Risk Assessment (Bundesinstitut für Risikobewertung, BfR) has released a comprehensive set of updates affecting nine different types of food contact materials (FCMs) and articles. These updates, effective October 1, 2025, include eight revised recommendations and one withdrawal, refining safety and compliance expectations across materials such as polymers, silicones and paper-based…