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.