European Union Imposes Strict Regulations on Bamboo Products
The European Union (EU) is increasing its scrutiny on bamboo-melamine plastic products that come into contact with food. According to reports by SGS, this step was triggered by several EU member states imposing bans on bamboo products due to concerns over the unauthorized use of bamboo additives and mislabeling of products. Countries like Belgium, the Netherlands, Luxembourg, Finland, Ireland, and Spain have taken measures to remove such products from the market and enforce compliance with existing regulations.
One of the main reasons for these bans is the exceeding levels of melamine and formaldehyde leakage in bamboo-melamine mixes beyond permitted limits. The EU's move reflects concerns over the safety and compatibility of natural materials used in food contact materials. This situation demonstrates the EU's increasing rigor in food safety and environmentally friendly product usage.
These new regulations bring significant changes for companies producing and marketing bamboo products. To remain in the EU market, companies will need to comply with these new standards.
Authored by: İlayda Gülşen
