Article 1

1.

This Directive is a specific directive within the meaning of Article 5 of Regulation (EC) No 1935/2004.

2.

This Directive shall apply to regenerated cellulose film within the meaning of the description given in Annex I which is intended to come into contact with foodstuffs or which, by virtue of its purpose, does come into such contact and which either:

(a)

constitutes a finished product in itself; or

(b)

forms part of a finished product containing other materials.

3.

This Directive shall not apply to synthetic casings of regenerated cellulose.