Following requirements established by legislation, ensures that produced materials and articles intended for food contact, do not pose health risks. Harmonized regulations on European Community level, define general requirements concerning all material groups and specific requirements for selected material and article groups (for instance: plastics, regenerated cellulose, ceramics) and specific substances (for example certain epoxy derivatives). In order to evaluate health risks of material and article groups that are not included in uniform European Community legislation (for instance: paper and board, printing inks), it is advised to use other EU regulations, such as resolutions of The Council of Europe and national rules.