On April 22, 2022, China National Center for Food Safety Risk Assessment (CFSA) released a notice to open three food-related products for public comments, including one food contact material (FCM) additive with expanded usage scope and two new varieties of FCM resins. Any comment can be sent to biaozhun@cfsa.net.cn prior to May 20, 2022.
One FCM Additive with Expanded Usage Scope
2-(5-Chloro-2H-benzotriazol-2-yl)-6-(1,1-dimethylethyl)-4-methylphenol (has already been approved to be used in PE and PP products)
CAS No. | 3896-11-5 |
Usage scope | Plastic: Polystyrene (PS) |
Maximum usage amount (%) | 0.5 |
Specific migration limit (SML)/(mg/kg) | 30 [calculated as the sum of 2-(2H-Benzotriazol-2-yl)-4-methylphenol, 2-(5-Chloro-2H-benzotriazol-2-yl)-4,6-bis(1,1-dimethylethyl)phenol and 2-(5-Chloro-2H-benzotriazol-2-yl)-6-(1,1-dimethylethyl)-4-methylphenol] |
Maximum permitted quantity (QM)/(mg/kg) | — |
Notes | Except for styrene homopolymer, PS plastic materials and products added with this substance shall not be in contact with greasy food or food whose ethanol content is over 50%. Instructions for use mentioned above shall be labeled according to GB 4806.1 National Food Safety Standard General Safety Requirements for Food Contact Materials and Articles. |
Two New Varieties of FCM Resins
Hexane, 1, 6-diisocyanato-, polymer with poly (oxy-1,2-ethanediyl), α-methyl-ω-hydroxy-
CAS No. | 143472-08-6; 160994-68-3 |
Usage scope | Binding agent (for indirect food contact use) |
Maximum usage amount (%) | As necessary for the production |
Specific migration limit (SML)/(mg/kg) | ND (DL=0.01mg/kg, calculated as isocyanic acid radical) |
Maximum permitted quantity (QM)/(mg/kg) | 1 (calculated as isocyanic acid radical) |
Notes | — |
1,4-benzenedicarboxylic acid, polymer with 1,3-benzenedicarboxylic acid, 2,2,4,4-tetramethyl-1,3-cyclobutanediol, 1,4-cyclohexanedimethanol, 1,3-propanediol,2-methyl, and adipic acid
CAS No. | — |
Usage scope | Paints and coatings |
Maximum usage amount (%) | 80% (calculated as dry weight of paint film) |
Specific migration limit (SML)/(mg/kg) | 7.5 (calculated as 1,4-benzenedicarboxylic acid); 5 (calculated as 1,3-benzenedicarboxylic acid); 5 (2,2,4,4-tetramethyl-1,3-cyclobutanediol); 5 (1,3-propanediol,2-methyl); 6 (Trimethylolpropane) |
Maximum permitted quantity (QM)/(mg/kg) | — |
Notes | Paints and coatings produced with this substance cannot be used in the production of FCM products specially for infant and young children. Instructions for use described above shall be labeled as per GB 4806.1 National Food Safety Standard General Safety Requirements for Food Contact Materials and Articles. |
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