On May 13, 2025, China National Center for Food Safety Risk Assessment (CFSA) issued 2 new food related products for public comments. Comments are welcomed before June 12, 2025. Details are as follows:
Food contact additives with expanded scope/level (2 types)
S.N |
Name |
Category number |
Scope |
Maximum level (g/Kg) |
Remark |
1 |
Barium sulfate |
7727-43-7 |
Plastic: PLA |
30 |
PLA plastic containing this substance shall not be used in the manufacture of food contact materials intended specifically for infants and young children.This substance shall comply with the purity requirements for colorants specified in Appendix A of GB 9685-2016. The specific migration limit (SML) for barium shall comply with provisions for metallic elements specified in Appendix C. The above usage restrictions shall be labeled in accordance with the provisions of GB 4806.1. |
2 |
Pentaerythritol tetrakis(3-(3,5-di-tert-buty1-4-hydroxyphenyl)propionate) |
6683-19-8 |
Plastic: PVDF |
3 |
PVDF plastic containing this substance are only permitted for food contact under conditions of T ≤ 70°C and t ≤ 24 hours. Shall not be used in contact with fatty foods or foods containing more than 50% ethanol. The above usage restrictions shall be labeled in accordance with the provisions of GB 4806.1. |
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