CHAPTER IIISPECIFIC PROVISIONS FOR CERTAIN MATERIALS AND ARTICLES

Article 14Multi-material multi-layer materials and articles

1.

In a multi-material multi-layer material or article, the composition of each plastic layer shall comply with this Regulation.

2.

By derogation from paragraph 1, in a multi-material multi-layer material or article a plastic layer which is not in direct contact with food and is separated from the food by a functional barrier, may be manufactured with substances F1that are not authorised or in the provisional list.

3.

The substances F2... referred to in paragraph 2 shall not belong to either of the following categories:

(a)

substances classified as ‘mutagenic’, ‘carcinogenic’ or ‘toxic to reproduction’ in accordance with the criteria set out in sections 3.5, 3.6. and 3.7 of Annex I to Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008;

(b)

substances in nanoform.

4.

By derogation from paragraph 1, Articles 11 and 12 of this Regulation do not apply to plastic layers in multi-material multi-layer materials and articles.

5.

The plastic layers in a multi-material multi-layer material or article shall always comply with the restrictions for vinyl chloride monomer laid down in F3the authorisation for the substance concerned.

F46.

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