On June 24, 2024, the China National Center for Food Safety Risk Assessment (CFSA) issued two new food-related products for public comment, including one food contact additive with expanded scope and one new food contact resin.
Comments are welcomed before July 19, 2024. Details are as follows:
Food contact additive with expanded scope (one type)
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Name |
1,3,5-Trimethyl-2,4,6-tris (3,5-di-tert-butyl-4-hydroxytolyl)benzene |
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CAS number |
1709-70-2 |
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Applicable scope |
Carbon monoxide-ethylene-propylene terpolymer |
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Maximum level/% |
0.5 |
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SML/(mg/kg) |
— |
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QM/(mg/kg) |
— |
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Remarks |
— |
New food contact resin (one type)
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Name |
Poly(3-hydroxybutyrate-co- 3-hydroxyhexanoate) |
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Source |
Cupriavidus necator H16 |
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CAS number |
147398-31-0 |
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General category name |
Polyhydroxyalkanoate (PHA) |
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Applicable scope |
Plastic |
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Maximum level/% |
Appropriate level |
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SML/(mg/kg) |
0.05 (Crotonic acid) |
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QM/(mg/kg) |
— |
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Remarks |
PHA plastic materials and articles produced from this substance are not permitted for use in producing food contact materials and articles for infants and young children, and the use temperature must not exceed 100°C. These restrictions must be indicated in accordance with the provisions of GB 4806.1. |
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