[Updated] China Food Contact Materials Updates in 2024: CFSA Consulted on Three New FCM Substances

Behenamide

3061-75-4

Plastics: PBT; PLA

0.4

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Materials and products made of PBT and PLA plastics are limited to single-use only; they are intended for room temperature filling (including hot filling, pasteurization, or other heat treatments) and long-term storage at room temperature (t > 3 days). The aforementioned usage restrictions should be indicated in accordance with the provisions of GB 4806.1.

1,4-Benzenedicarboxylic acid, polymer with

2-methyl-1,3-propanediol andtricyclodecanedimethanol

1699749-26-2

Paints   and coats9

25   (calculate by dry film weight)

7.5 (calculated as phthalic acid);

5 (2-methyl-1,3-propanediol);

0.05   (4,8-trioxa-3,7,9-tricyclo[5.2.1.0^2,7]decane-2,6-diol)

Coatings and films produced with this substance as a raw material shall not be used in the production of materials and products intended for contact with infant and baby food, with a maximum use temperature not exceeding 131°C. The above   usage restrictions should be indicated in accordance with the provisions of GB 4806.1.

Polymer of 1,3-phthalic acid, 1,4-phthalic acid, phthalic anhydride, maleic anhydride and1,2-propylene glycol, 1,2-ethyleneglycol, diethylene glycol, copolymer of styrene; (UP)

1253842-93-1

Plastic

As   necessary

5   (calculated as isophthalic acid);

7.5 (calculated as phthalic acid);

30 (calculated as maleic acid);

30 (calculated as ethylene glycol)

Products and materials made from this substance for the production of UP plastics are not permitted for use in manufacturing materials and products intended for contact with infant and baby food. The maximum temperature of use should not exceed 70°C, and they should not be used for contact with food containing ethanol content higher than 20%. The S/V should not exceed 2 dm²/L (kg).   These usage restrictions must be indicated in accordance with the provisions of GB 4806.1.

Polyisobutylene

1709-70-2

Adhesive   (for direct/indirect contact with food)

35

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The adhesive containing this substance is only to be used for contacting aqueous foods, liquid milk, and foods with an ethanol content not exceeding 50%. When   in contact with food indirectly, it should be filled at room temperature and   stored long term at room temperature (including hot filling under conditions of T≤70℃, t≤2h or T≤100℃, t≤15min, and   pasteurization), and when in direct contact with food, it should be used under refrigeration conditions. The aforementioned restrictions on usage should be labeled according to the regulations of GB4806.1.

Butene, polymer with

2-methyl-1-propene

9044-17-1

Adhesive   (for direct/indirect contact with food)

35

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The   adhesive containing this substance is only to be used for contacting aqueous foods, liquid milk, and foods with an ethanol content not exceeding 50%. When in contact with food indirectly, it should be filled at room temperature and   stored long term at room temperature (including hot filling under conditions of T≤70℃, t≤2h or T≤100℃, t≤15min, and pasteurization), and when in direct contact with food, it should be used under refrigeration conditions. The aforementioned restrictions on usage should be labeled according to the regulations of GB4806.1.

2-Propenoic   acid polymer withethene, ammoniumsalt

25212-83-3

Paper   and paperboard

16.7(calculated   as product formula)

6   (calculated as propenoic acid)

Paper and paperboard materials and products containing this substance shall not be used in the production of materials and products intended for contact with infant and baby food. They should be filled at room temperature and stored long term at room temperature (including hot filling under conditions of T≤70℃, t≤2h, or T≤100℃, t≤15min, and pasteurization). The aforementioned restrictions on usage should be labeled according to the regulations of GB4806.1.

Ethanaminium,   N,N,N-trimethyl-2- [(1-oxo-2-propen-1-yl)oxy]-, chloride (1:1), polymer with   2-propenamide modified withpropenoic acid

69418-26-4

Paper   and paperboard

0.6   (calculated on the dry weight of the paper)

ND   (acrylamide, DL=0.01mg/kg)

The content of propenoic acid in this substance shall not   exceed 2%. Paper and paperboard materials and products containing this substance shall not be used for irradiation. The aforementioned restrictions on usage should be labeled according to the regulations of GB 4806.1.

2-Propenoic acid, 2-methyl-, phenylmethyl ester, polymer with2-propenoic acid, 2-methyl-, 1,2-ethanediyl   ester (PAcr)

126969-53-7

Plastic

As necessary

6 (calculated as methacrylic acid); 0.05 (2-methyl-2-propenoic acid-1,2-ethanediyl ester)

Quality specifications:

Particle size: uniformity coefficient ≤2.0; 200-600 μm: ≥85% (by volume); >600 μm (600-1000 μm): ≤10% (by   volume);<200 μm: ≤5% (by volume).

PAcr plastic materials and products produced with this substance as a raw material shall not exceed 70°C in   temperature and 2 hours in contact time when in contact with food. The aforementioned restrictions on usage should be labeled according to the regulations of GB4806.1.

2,6-Naphthalenedicarboxylic   acid, 2,6-dimethyl ester, polymer with 1,4-cyclohexanedimethanol, 1,2-ethanediol, 2,2’-oxybis[ethanol] and β³, β³, β⁹,   β⁹-tetramethyl-2,4,8,10-   tetraoxaspiro[5.5]undecane-3,9-diethanol (PCN)

2146168-28-5

Plastic

0.05 (2,6-naphthalene dimethyl dicarboxylate); 30 (calculated as ethylene glycol);   5 (β³, β³, β⁹,   β⁹-tetramethyl-2,4,8,10-tetraoxa-spiro[5.5]undecane-3,9-diethanol) 

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PCN plastic materials and products produced with this substance as a raw material shall not exceed 100°C in usage temperature. The aforementioned restrictions   on usage should be labeled according to the regulations of GB 4806.1.

Poly (neopentyl glycol-co-terephtalic acid-co-monoethylene glycol-co-isophtalic acid-co-monopropylene glycol-co-Fatty acids, C18-unsaturated, dimers, hydrogenated-co-1,6-haxanediolco-trimethylol propane)

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Paintings   and coatings

69   (calculated based on the coating formulation)

0.05 (2,2-dimethyl-1,3-propanediol), 7.5 (calculated as terephthalic acid), 30 (calculated as ethylene glycol), 5 (calculated as isophthalic acid), 0.05 (1,6-hexanediol),6 (trimethylolpropane)  

This substance shall not be used in the production of food contact materials and products for infants and young children. The above limited use requirements should be labeled in accordance with the provisions of GB 4806.1.

1,3,5-Trimethyl-2,4,6-tris (3,5-di-tert-butyl-4-hydroxytolyl)benzene

1709-70-2

Carbon Monoxide-Ethylene-Propylene Terpolymer

0.5

/

/

Poly(3-hydroxybutyrate-co- 3-hydroxyhexanoate) (PHA)

147398-31-0

Plastic

As   necessary

0.05   (calculated as butenoic acid)

PHA plastic materials and products produced from this material should not be used at temperatures exceeding 100°C and must not be used for manufacturing food   contact materials and products intended for infants and young children. The   above limited use requirements should be labeled in accordance with the   provisions of GB 4806.1.

Chromium   nitride coatings made from nitrogen and chromium

12053-27-9,   24094-93-7

Paintings and coatings

As   necessary

ND   (calculated as VI, DL=0.01mg/kg)

Using nitrogen and metallic chromium as raw materials, the Physical Vapor Deposition (PVD) technology is adopted to create a coating on the surface of the metal substrate. In the coating, the atomic percentage of nitrogen   elements is 18%-40%, and the atomic percentage of chromium elements is   60%-82%.

C.I.   Pigment black 7; Carbonblack

1333-86-4

Plastic:   PCT

2.5

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In   this substance, the toluene extractables are less than 1%, and the content of   benzo[a]pyrene is less than 0.25mg/kg; it should meet the purity requirements for colorants in Appendix A of GB 9685-2016. PCT plastics and articles containing this substance must not be used in contact   with foods containing more than 50% ethanol, and the temperature during use must not exceed 100℃. The   above limited use requirements should be labeled in accordance with the   provisions of GB 4806.1.

Sodium   hydroxide

1310-73-2

Plastic:   PVDF

As   necessary

/

This substance is solely used as a processing aid in the production process of   PVDF plastic materials and products. The fluorine migration in the resulting PVDF plastic materials and products must not exceed 0.2 mg/kg; PVDF plastic   materials and products containing this substance can only be used under conditions where T≤70℃ and t≤24h, and must not be used in contact with foods containing more than 50% ethanol and oily foods. The above limited use requirements should be labeled in accordance with the provisions of GB 4806.1.

Dibutyl   sebacate

109-43-3

Plastic:   PVDF

As   necessary

/

This substance is solely used as a processing aid in the production process of   PVDF plastic materials and products; PVDF plastic materials and products containing this substance can only be used under conditions where T≤70℃ and t≤24h, and must not be used in contact with foods containing more than 50% ethanol and oily foods. The above limited use requirements should be labeled in accordance with the provisions of GB 4806.1.

2,4,8,10-Tetraoxa-3,9-diphosphaspiro[5.5]undecane,3,9-bis[2,4-   bis(1-methyl-1-phenylethyl)phenoxy]-

154862-43-8

Adhesives (direct contact with food)

0.04

/

Adhesives containing this substance are used for room temperature filling and long-term storage at room temperature (including hot filling and pasteurization under conditions of T≤70℃, t≤2h or   T≤100℃, t≤15min), and must not be used in contact with oily foods. The above limited use requirements should be labeled in accordance with the provisions of GB 4806.1.

Copolymer   of

trimethoxyphenylsilane,   methyltrimethoxysilane, and silica

/

Paintings   and coatings

As   necessary

/

1   (Methyltrimethoxysilane)

Paintings   and coatings produced from this material are only coated on metal surfaces. The above limited use requirements should be labeled in accordance with the provisions of GB 4806.1.

Benzene,   ethenyl-, polymer with1,3-butadiene, hydrogenated

66070-58-4

Paintings   and coatings

27.5   (calculated based on the dry weight of the coating film)

ND   (1,3-butadiene, DL=0.01mg/kg)

1   (1,3-butadiene)

Paints and coatings produced with this substance as a raw material are limited to single-use, and are used for room temperature filling and long-term storage at room temperature (including hot filling at T≤70°C, t≤2h or T≤100°C, t≤15min conditions and Pasteurization disinfection).The above limited use requirements should be labeled in accordance with the provisions of GB 4806.1.

Chromium iron oxide

12737-27-8

Plastic

2

/

Plastic materials and articles that contain this substance shall not be used in contact with food specifically for infants and young children; This substance must meet the purity requirements for colorants specified in GB 9685-2016; It should comply with the requirements for indicating the use restrictions in GB 4806.1.

Bicyclo[2.2.1]   heptane-2,3-dicarboxylic acid, calcium salt (1:1), (1R,2R,3S,4S)-rel-

839683-04-4

Plastic:   PP, PE

0.25

5

PP and PE plastic materials and articles that contain this substance shall not be used in contact with food specifically for infants and young children; The temperature of use shall not exceed 100 ℃; It should comply with the requirements for indicating the use restrictions in GB 4806.1.

Polybutylene succinate adipate (Generic name: PBSA)

67423-06-7

Plastic

As   necessary

5 (calculated as 1,4-butanediol); 0.05 (tetrahydrofuran)

It cannot be used for the production of food contact materials and articles for   infant and young children; PBSA plastics and articles containing this substance cannot be used in contact with acidic foods or foods with an   ethanol content higher than 10%;They shall be used only for one-time use, filled at room temperature, and stored for a long time at room temperature (including hot filling in the condition of T≤70°C, t≤2h or T≤100°C, t≤15min, and pasteurization); It should comply with the requirements for indicating the use restrictions in GB 4806.1.

1,3-Benzenedicarboxylic acid, polymer with 1,4-benzenedicarboxylic acidand1,4-cyclohexanedimethanol (Generic name: PCT)

26124-27-6

Plastic

As   necessary

5 (as 1,3-Benzenedicarboxylic acid); 7.5 (as 1,4-benzenedicarboxylic   acid)

It cannot be used for the production of food contact materials and articles for infant and young children; PCT plastics and articles containing this substance shall only be used for filling or long-term storage in the condition of room temperature (including hot filling in the condition of T≤70°C, t≤2h or T≤100°C, t≤15min, and pasteurization); It should comply with the requirements for indicating the use restrictions in GB 4806.1.

Undecanoic   acid, 11-amino-, homopolymer (Generic name: PA)

25587-80-8

Plastic

As   necessary

5 (11-Aminoundecanoic   acid）

PA plastics and articles containing this substance shall not be used in contact with foods with an ethanol content higher than 50%; The temperature of use shall not exceed 100℃; Usage time must not exceed 1 hour; It should comply with the requirements for indicating the use restrictions in GB 4806.1.

Poly (neopentyl glycol-co-terephtalic acid-co-monoethylene glycol-co-isophtalic acid-co-monopropylene glycol-co-Fatty acids, C18-unsaturated, dimers, hydrogenated-co-1,6-haxanediol- co-trimethylol propane)

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Paintings and coatings

69 (as painting formula)

0.05 (neopentyl glycol); 7.5 (as terephtalic acid); 30 (as monoethylene glycol); 5 (as isophtalic acid); 0.05 (1,6-hexanediol); 6 (trimethylol propane)

It cannot be used for the production of food contact materials and articles for infant and young children; It should comply with the requirements for indicating the use restriction in GB 4806.1.

Chromium iron oxide

12737-27-8

Plastic

2

/

Plastics and articles containing this substance cannot be used for the production of food contact materials and articles for infant and young children; It should comply with the requirements for the purity of colorants in GB 9685-2016.

Bicyclo[2.2.1] heptane-2,3-dicarboxylic acid, calcium salt (1:1),   (1R,2R,3S,4S) -rel

839683-04-4

Plastic: PP, PE

0.25

/

PP and PE plastic materials and articles containing this substance cannot be used for the production of food contact materials and articles for infant and young children; The temperature of use shall not exceed 100℃.

Polybutylene succinate adipate (Generic name: PBSA)

67423-06-7

Plastic

As necessary

5 (as 1,4-butanediol); 0.05 (tetrahydrofuran)

It cannot be used for the production of food contact materials and articles for infant and young children; PBSA plastics and articles containing   this substance shall not be used in contact with acidic foods or foods with an ethanol content higher than 10%. They shall be used only for one-time use, filled at room temperature, and stored for a long time at room temperature (including hot filling in the condition of T≤70°C, t≤2h or T≤100°C, t≤15min, and pasteurization).

1,3-Benzenedicarboxylic acid, polymer with   1,4-benzenedicarboxylic acid and 1,4-cyclohexanedimethanol (Generic name: PCT)

26124-27-6

Plastic

As necessary

5 (as 1,3-Benzenedicarboxylic acid); 7.5 (as 1,4-benzenedicarboxylic   acid)

It cannot be used for the production of food contact materials and articles for infant and young children; PCT plastics and articles containing this substance shall only be used for filling or long-term storage in the condition of room temperature (including hot filling in the condition of T≤70°C, t≤2h or T≤100°C, t≤15min, and pasteurization).