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Article 8Overall migration limit (OML)1. Coated articles for direct food contact shall not transfer their constituents to foodsor the food simulants set out respectively in Annex V in quantities exceeding 60milligrams / 6dm². It should be noted that the test protocols defined for plastics in2002/72/EC and its amendments and other relevant legislation may not beappropriate for all coated articles.EXPLANATORY NOTE3% acetic acid as a stimulant for acidic foodstuffs is inappropriate for both heavy dutycoatings and coatings for light metal packaging due to the fact that a significant partof the substrate can be corroded and contribute to the OML. This is further discussedin Annex VII.2. For coatings for heavy duty articles the OML is expressed in milligrams (ofsubstance)/ Kilogram (of food or food simulant) and may not exceed 60milligrams/ Kilogram food or food simulant.3. For closures, stoppers or similar devices for sealing the overall migration from thecoated surface is expressed in milligrams / kilogram (of food or simulant) andmust not exceed 60 milligrams/kilogram of food or food simulant taking account ofthe analytical toleranceArticle 9Rules for multilayers of coatings for direct food contactIn some instances more than one layer of a coating may be applied to the foodcontact side of the coated article.1. Each coating layer shall comply with the rules given in Articles 3, 4 and 5.2. The SMLs apply to the coated article independent of the coating layer where thesubstance is present.3. The finished article shall comply with the OML16Europäische Vereinigung der Lack-, Druckfarben- und KünstlerfarbenindustrieEuropean Council of Paint, Printing Inks and Artists' Colours IndustryAvenue E. Van Nieuwenhuyse 4 - BE-1160 BrusselsTel:+32 (0)2 676 7480 - Fax: + 32 (0)2 676 7490 - E-mail: secretariat@cepe.org -Internet: http://www.cepe.org/

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