State of legislation in the european union and ukraine at the beginning of 2025 on materials and articles in contact with food

The article examines the legislation of the European Union and Ukraine regarding materials and articles intended for contact with food.It provides a list of key EU legislative acts that establish requirements for materials and articles in contact with food.It is noted that EU legislation is undergoing changes, as new scientific studies indicate potential human safety risks even at low levels of chemical exposure.One of the latest changes includes the decision to completely ban bisphenol A.The article highlights EU legislative acts that define specific testing methods and migration analysis for materials and articles in contact with food.Information is provided on different types of contact materials and objects, as well as specific substances covered by their own harmonized regulations.Some features of national legislation in EU member states are also considered.It is shown that Ukrainian legislation is based on existing European standards but has its own specific features.As of early 2025, all necessary regulatory legal acts have not yet been developed or adopted for the full implementation of Law No. 2718-IX.Among other regulatory legal acts, unresolved issues remain regarding the study of the migration of plastic material components and the restrictions on the use of epoxy derivatives.The article examines the specifics of substance registration used in the production of packaging materials in the European Union compared to the proposed regulations in Ukraine, as well as the implementation of good manufacturing practices.It highlights the active participation of associations of manufacturers of materials and articles in contact with food in the EU legislative processes and suggests adopting their experience in Ukraine.