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Reference collection of monomers and additives (EURL-FCM)

— filed under: safety, chemicals, food contact materials, EURL-FCM

The European Union Reference Laboratory for Food Contact Materials (EURL-CFM) is the reference point for information assessment and exchange on emerging issues related to chemicals released from food contact materials.

The EURL-FCM hosts the reference collection for monomers and additives, made available to public and private institutions for testing and research purposes.

The reference collection is accompanied by a database of substances which contains searchable identification, characterisation and specification information on substances including substance name, alternative name, URN, CAS or PM number, migration method and analytical technique.

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Related Areas: Food and Consumer products

Related Topics: Food contact materials

As the Commission's in-house science service, the Joint Research Centre's mission is to provide EU policies with independent, evidence-based scientific and technical support throughout the whole policy cycle. Working in close cooperation with policy Directorates-General, the JRC addresses key societal challenges while stimulating innovation through developing new methods, tools and standards, and sharing its know-how with the Member States, the scientific community and international partners. Key policy areas include: environment and climate change; energy and transport; agriculture and food security; health and consumer protection; information society and digital agenda; safety and security, including nuclear; all supported through a cross-cutting and multidisciplinary approach.

Last update: Apr 13, 2012

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