This guidance represents a PET value chain initiative to provide transparency and clarity, and a practical tool to ensure that recycled plastics used in food contact applications are both safe and traceable. It provides a detailed interpretation of legal requirements under Article 6 of Regulation (EU) 2022/1616, translating them into actionable criteria for the collection, sorting, and final pre-processing of operators.
“This guidance is the result of extensive collaboration among experts in food contact regulation, waste management, recycling, conversion, and packaging. It aims to ensure the safety of PET. We developed it to support businesses in meeting the relevant EU requirements”, explained Raphael Jaumotte, Technical Manager at PETCORE EUROPE, who coordinated the joint effort.
