DoC Management for Food Contact Materials
Ensure Safety and Transparency Throughout Your Entire Supply Chain
For certain materials that come into contact with food, a Declaration of Compliance (DoC) is legally required – for example, under Regulation (EU) No. 10/2011 for plastics. With the DoC, you confirm that your product meets all relevant legal requirements and provide documented evidence of compliance across your supply chain. The goal of the DoC is to demonstrate regulatory and food safety compliance to downstream users and to ensure the manufacture of safe and legally compliant Food Contact Materials (FCMs).
In order to issue a fully compliant DoC, several elements must be considered: Are all raw materials approved for the intended use? Are all limits (sensory testing, specific migration, overall migration) met? Are data on Non-Intentionally Added Substances (NIAS) available, and have these been properly assessed for risk?
Our Services for Your Successful DoC Management
With TÜV Rheinland, you have an experienced testing and certification partner at your side to help you stay up to date with the latest regulatory requirements. We support you in gathering all relevant information, assessing the quality of existing documentation, performing any necessary testing, and preparing a “Ready-to-Sign DoC” for you.
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We support you in every step of your compliance process – with services you can flexibly combine to meet your individual needs.
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TÜV Rheinland – Professionals for DoC in the field of Food Contact Materials
TÜV Rheinland's specialist teams have many years of experience in the field of food contact materials and the associated DoC management. With our international network of state-of-the-art laboratories and competent experts, we can provide you with global support and always maintain an overview of the current status of applicable regulations.
TÜV Rheinland acts as your central point of contact if you require various safety and sustainability services as well as product certifications (TUVR, DIN CERTCO). We support you with numerous services for compliance with safety and sustainability requirements: from conformity and testing to the certification of bio-based, biodegradable, compostable or recycled products. Whether small projects or long-term cooperations – we are happy to support you with your DoC.
Further Information on our DoC Management Service
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