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Regenerated cellulose films – KTM degree 697/2005

EU-directive of regenerated cellulosa (2007/42/EY) has been implemented in Finland by a decree of the Ministry of Trade and Industry 697/2005.

The decree 697/2005 applies to

  • uncoated regenerated cellulose film,
  • coated regenerated cellulose film with coting derived from cellulose or
  • coated regenerated cellulose film with coating consisting of plastic.

It does not apply to synthetic casings such as those used for sausages.

The legislation contains

  • A positive list of substances
  • A maximum total quantity of these substances and migration restriction

You can find the degree here (only in Finnish and Swedish)

Page last updated 10/31/2022