#BGBl. 2025 I Nr. 379Regulation Amending the Commodities Ordinance and the Cosmetics Ordinance
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This German federal regulation, published on 29 December 2025, formally amends two existing ordinances: the Bedarfsgegenständeverordnung (which regulates commodities and everyday objects that come into contact with humans or food) and the Kosmetik-Verordnung (Cosmetics Ordinance). The changes primarily update technical standards, safety requirements, and compliance procedures for products such as food-contact materials, consumer goods, and cosmetic products. The regulation was issued by the Federal Ministry of Food and Agriculture (now under the name Bundesministerium für Landwirtschaft, Ernährung und Heimat). It does not introduce entirely new regulatory regimes but refines existing rules to align with updated EU requirements or scientific findings on chemical safety.
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Key Changes
- Updates safety and migration limit values for certain substances in food-contact commodities
- Revises testing and documentation requirements for cosmetic products under the Kosmetik-Verordnung
- Aligns German rules with latest EU scientific opinions on restricted chemicals
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