Dear Simon,
Maybe this helps for background although I suspect you know it already -
"Regulation 2023/2006 on Good Manufacturing Practice
Late 2005, ITX (Isopropylthioxanthone) was discovered in drink cartons for baby-milk in Italy. The transfer of ITX (a substance to be found in printing inks) was due to contact between the printed outer layer with the inner layer of the packaging.
In response, EFSA was asked to give its opinion on the risks for human health and concluded that there was no risk due to the low quantities. Nevertheless, the Commission announced that it would propose legislation to deal with this transfer from printing inks, which would take the form of an implementing measure of Regulation 1935/2004 EC.
In March 2006, the Commission proposed a Regulation on Good Manufacturing Practice. The proposal was finally adopted and published in the Official Journal of 29 December 2006. "
There are also some extracts from the directive in normal English.
http://www.fefco.org/index.php?id=86
The reg. itself states at the end it will come into force on 1st Aug 2008, maybe they speeded it up to assist ??
Rgds / Charles.C
Edited by Charles.C, 28 April 2007 - 04:49 AM.