Chile Proposes Changes to Food Contact Material Rules
GENEVA, SWITZERLAND / AGILITYPR.NEWS / August 20, 2025 / SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, has published SafeGuardS 117.25, highlighting Chile’s plans to strengthen regulations on food contact material (FCM) and related articles.
A public consultation to replace Title XXX under the country’s Food Sanitary Regulations (Decree 977/96), which contains general and specific requirements for FCMs and articles, was initiated on July 25, 2025, by Chile’s Ministry of Health.
The amendments are aligned with European Union legislation and guidelines from the Southern Common Market and aim to enhance the protection of human health.
SGS experts publish SafeGuardS to keep stakeholders informed about regulatory changes that could impact their business. SafeGuardS 117.25 includes a comprehensive table summarizing key proposals and compliance timelines.
Stakeholders are encouraged to refer to the original SafeGuardS 117.25 for more details.
SGS food contact material services
SGS’s technical experts have extensive experience of testing materials and articles in contact with food. They can ensure that your products meet the appropriate regulations for food contact materials and pave the way for compliance. SGS offers the full range of testing, including migration tests, along with expert advice on emerging regulations, compliance issues and documentation review. In the end, it’s only trusted because it’s tested. Learn more about SGS’s food contact material services.
SGS SafeGuardS keep you up to date with the latest news and developments in the consumer goods industry. Read the full Chile Consults Over Rules for Food Contact Materials SafeGuardS.
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