Ukranie | Draft Order "On prohibition of the Use of 2,4,4'-Trichloro-2'-hydroxydiphenyl ether in the production of plastic materials and articles intended to come into contact with foodstuffs"

The draft Order prohibits the use of 2,4,4′-Trichloro-2′-hydroxydiphenyl ether  (CAS No. 3380-34-5, REF. No. 93930) in the production of plastic materials and articles intended to come into contact with foodstuffs. At the same time, a transitional period has been provided to allow the marketing of plastic materials and articles manufactured using 2,4,4'-trichloro-2'-hydroxydiphenyl ether (CAS No. 3380-34-5, ref. No. 93930) and put into circulation until January 01, 2023 for one year, which is January 01, 2024.The draft Order is designed to meet the safety requirements for articles and materials intended to come into contact with foodstuffs, in accordance with EU requirements.

Relevant Documents:

(*) WTO Notification:  G/TBT/N/UKR/224

(*) WTO Notification:  G/SPS/N/UKR/184

(*) Draft Regulation:  Draft Order of the Ministry of Health of Ukraine "On prohibition of the Use of 2,4,4'-Trichloro-2'-hydroxydiphenyl ether in the production of plastic materials and articles intended to come into contact with foodstuffs"