
The website link tonight is as follows:-
https://www.eurofins.com/consumer-product-testing/industries/food-contact-materials/
An extract from their website is as below:-
"Food contact regulations become increasingly more stringent in every country and region, in favour of the safety and health of the population and a sustainable development. The Authorities impart civil and penal liability upon manufacturers, importers and brand owners.
Food contact materials shall not:
Endanger human health
Cause any unacceptable change in the composition of the foodstuffs
Cause any deterioration of the organoleptic characteristics of the foodstuffs
The specific requirements for Food Packaging and Food Contact Materials are highly dependent on the type of materials:
(Including a long list but included in the list is....)
Rubber"
Latex is classed as a natural rubber.
This is something we should be taking into consideration, take a look at the eurofins website to see this for yourself.