Italy provides complex and specific legislation applied on various matrials designed to contact food substances
In Italy, the FCM legislation cover different materials not included in EU Directives or implementing the EU Directives.
TheMinisterial Decree 21 March 1973 on Hygienic Requirements for Packaging, Containers, and Utensils Intended To Be Used in Direct Contact with Food and Substances for Personal Use provides a range of specific requirements for stainless steel (approved list and test on finished article), glass, plastic materials, paper and paperboard and other materials.