Geneva (June 9, 2025) – SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, has published SafeGuardS 070.25, summarizing the European Commission’s 2024 annual notification report on food contact materials (FCMs).

Released in May 2025, the 2024 Annual Report: Alert & Cooperation Network (ACN) provides a detailed overview of information shared between EU Member States on official controls in food and FCMs.

According to the report:
• FCM notifications accounted for 3% (257 cases) of total ACN alerts, with 70% related to potential health risks
• Major issues included the migration of hazardous substances such as formaldehyde, phthalates and primary aromatic amines (PAA)
• Additional concerns were raised over unauthorized materials (e.g. bamboo in plasticware), coating detachment, metal corrosion and incomplete or missing declarations of compliance

The most frequently reported product categories were kitchenware and tableware, single-use items and food packaging materials.

SGS publishes SafeGuardS to help stakeholders stay informed of critical regulatory developments. SafeGuardS 070.25 includes tables summarizing the main product types affected and the most reported migrating substances.

Stakeholders are encouraged to review the full SafeGuardS 070.25 for further details.

SGS food contact material services
SGS’s technical experts have extensive experience of testing materials and articles in contact with food. They can ensure that your products meet the appropriate regulations for food contact materials and pave the way for compliance. SGS offers the full range of testing, including migration tests, along with expert advice on emerging regulations, compliance issues and documentation review. In the end, it’s only trusted because it’s tested. Learn more about SGS’s food contact material services. [www.sgs.com/en/service-groups/food-contact-materials]

SGS SafeGuardS keep you up to date with the latest news and developments in the consumer goods industry. Read the full European Commission Issues 2024 Report on Food Contact Material Notifications SafeGuardS. [www.sgs.com/en/news/2025/05/safeguards-07025-european-commission-issues-2024-report-on-food-contact-material-notifications]

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For further information contact:

Dr. HingWo Tsang
Global Information and Innovation Manager
Tel: +852 2774 7420
Website: www.sgs.com/hardlines
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