GB 9685-2008 specifies principles for uses of additives in food containers and packaging materials, 959 permitted additives, scope of use, maximum level, specific migration limit or maximum permitted quantity as well as other restrictive requirements.
This standard takes references from relevant regulations such as US Code of Federal Regulations Chapter 21 Section 170-189, US FDA Food Contact Notification list and EU 2002/72/EC Plastic materials and articles intended to come into contact with food stuffs.
Drafting Committee: National Institute of Nutrition & Food Safety of the China Disease Prevention & Control Centre, Shanghai Food & Drug Supervision Institute and Association of International Chemicals Manufacturers.
Food contact materials in China include
those products made of paper, bamboo, wood, metals, porcelain, ceramics, plastics, rubber, natural fibres, synthetic fibres, glass and composite packaging materials that are used for packing and holding food; and
coatings in contact with food; and
the equipment, pipes, conveyor belts, containers, tools and utensils that are in contact with food during the production and sales of food.