Are adhesives used on sticky labels for foods safe?
Yes. The new European Framework Regulation (EC) No. 1935/2004 on Materials and Articles Intended to come into Contact with Foodstuffs lays down the general requirements with which adhesives must comply. These regulations to protect public health require that materials that are intended for food contact use, such as adhesives for sticky labels, must be manufactured to prevent them from affecting the food or making it harmful. The regulations also ensure that adhesives do not change the nature, substance or quality of the food.
