Order No. 55 of the Ministry of Health validating the Requirements for restricting the use of certain epoxy derivatives in materials and objects intended for contact with foodstuffs.

This Order validates requirements for restricting the use of certain epoxy derivatives in materials and articles intended to come into contact with food. The Order mandates official registration, publication, and oversight.
The Requirements apply to food-contact materials, including plastics, coatings, and adhesives, that contain or are produced using specific epoxy derivatives such as BADGE, BFDGE, and NOGE. Certain large storage containers and pipelines with special coatings are excluded from the scope. The regulation establishes that such materials must not release these substances above specified limits. Notably, the use or presence of BFDGE and NOGE in production is completely prohibited, while materials containing BADGE must be accompanied by a written declaration of compliance during circulation (except at the retail stage).
The document sets detailed specific migration limits for BADGE and its derivatives, establishing maximum levels of 9 mg/kg (or equivalent surface-based limits) for certain compounds and stricter limits of 1 mg/kg for chlorinated derivatives. These limits apply under defined conditions depending on the type and size of the material or container. Testing of migration levels must follow approved national rules and methodologies. Overall, the regulation introduces strict safety controls to limit consumer exposure to hazardous epoxy substances in food-contact materials.