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18.07.2022 - QUALITY INSPECTIONS

France bans toxic mineral oils (MOAH/MOAH) in printing inks

France introduces a gradual ban on the use of mineral oils in printing inks for packaging and non-packaging with a decree dated 13.04.22.

Health-damaging mineral oil residues (also known as MOSH/MOAH) are repeatedly detected in food. One cause is the migration of MOSH/MOAH from food packaging into the food. Legal maximum levels for MOSH/MOAH in food are still lacking. To assess this, the German Food Association has published guideline values and updated them last year.

The ban in France is phased:

As of 01.01.2023, a maximum level of 1% applies.
As of 01.01.2025, a maximum level of 0.1% applies.

In our Tentamus laboratories, we regularly perform testing for mineral oil residues.

We provide fast and reliable results and are happy to advise you on all product safety matters.

Our customer advisors are available to answer any questions you may have.

Source: German Food Association: Circular L-414-2022; lebensmittelverband.de