As reported by SGS on October 26, 2021, the Colombian Ministry of Health and Social Protection has adopted a final technical regulation applying to glass and ceramic food contact materials (FCMs). It sets specific migration limits (SMLs) for the heavy metals lead and cadmium for both products manufactured and imported in Colombia, and testing is to be carried out only by nationally accredited laboratories. Different SMLs were set depending on the type and size of the food contact article. The regulation provides further guidance on which products are within the scope of the regulation (in the form of harmonized system (HS) codes) and establishes a set of exemptions for certain personal belongings and articles intended strictly for decorative use. Previously, Colombia had an emergency technical regulation in place to manage glass and ceramic FCMs (FPF reported).
Reference
República de Colombia (September 20, 2021). “Resolución Númbero 1140.” (pdf; in Spanish)
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SGS (October 26, 2021). “Colombia Issues Resolution for Food Contact Glass and Ceramics.”
