SR 2018/186. The Materials and Articles in Contact with Food (Amendment) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2018. Comes into force 29th November. Amends The Materials and Articles in Contact with Food Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2012 (SR 2012/384). The Regulations enforce Commission Regulation (EU) 2018/213 on the use of bisphenol A in varnishes and coatings intended to come into contact with food and amending Regulation (EU) No 10/2011 as regards the use of that substance in plastic food contact materials.