Ukraine Proposes Regulation for Certain Food Contact Epoxy Derivatives

BAAR, Switzerland - Feb. 3, 2026 - PRLog -- SGS, the world's leading testing, inspection and certification company, has published SafeGuardS 007.26, summarizing Ukraine's draft order 'On approval of requirements for the restrictions of use of certain epoxy derivatives in materials and articles intended to come into contact with food'.

Subject to public consultation and in accordance with Commission Regulation (EC) No. 1895/2005 on the restriction of certain food contact epoxy derivatives from the EU, the Draft Order aims to enhance consumer protection by limiting exposure to harmful substances in food contact materials (FCMs) and articles.

The Draft Order is intended to become law three months after its publication in the Official Gazette and was subject to a 15-day consultation, which concluded on January 3, 2026.

SGS experts publish SafeGuardS to keep stakeholders informed about regulatory changes that could impact their business. SafeGuardS 007.26 provides additional insight into the Draft Order, including key highlights and abbreviations for the applicable substances.

Stakeholders are encouraged to refer to the original SafeGuardS 007.26 for more details.

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