The Italian regulation of DM 21373 applicable to materials in contact with food is Italian Decree No. 777 of 1982, which covers the Ministerial Decree DM 21373 and subsequent updates as a statutory requirement for food contact materials.

The requirements for Italian food grade plastic materials are consistent with the requirements of EU Directive 2002/72/EC. In addition, the decree also has some national requirements, such as rubber, silicone resin, glass, and stainless steel, which are outside the scope of EU regulations, but are specifically required by Italian regulations.

Italy has established an approved list of stainless steel materials: the listed stainless steel materials are used for food contact purposes, and must meet purity standards and pass food contact testing, meeting the requirements listed in DM21373.

Common materials

Plastic, rubber, glass, ceramics, stainless steel, carbon steel, cast iron, tin, etc.

Common products

Tableware: bowls, cups, knives and forks, spoons, pots, plates, plates, chopsticks, trays, napkins, straws, etc;

Kitchenware: knife, pot, shovel, basin, peeler, barbecue rack/fork, etc;

Kitchen electric products: juicer, soybean milk machine, coffee maker, kettle, oven, microwave oven, electric rice cooker, disinfection cabinet, dishwasher, mixer, toaster, range hood, gas stove, induction cooker, etc;

Food packaging materials: cling film, preservation bag, preservation box, storage tank, seasoning bottle, sealed tank, tablecloth, paper, etc;

Children's products: milk bottles, nipples, tooth grinders, thermos cups, milk warmers, food preparation tools, etc;

Other products that have direct or potential contact with food all involve the DM21371 testing range.

Italian DM21373 Food Contact Materials Testing Content and Standards

Italian DM21373 Food Contact Materials Testing Content and Standards

Italian DM21373 Food Contact Materials Testing Content and Standards