US FDA Adds 10 Substances to Inventory of Effective FCS Notifications

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently added ten new substances to its Inventory of Effective Food Contact Substances (FCS) Notifications. The newly listed substances and the manufacturers are listed below. 10 Food Contact Substances Newly Added to the Inventory FCN No. Food Contact Substance Manufacturer/Supplier Effective Date 2224 An aqueous mixture containing peroxyacetic acid (CAS Reg. No. 79-21-0), hydrogen peroxide (CAS Reg. No. 7722-84-1), acetic acid (CAS Reg. No. 64-19-7), 1-hydroxyethylidene-1,1-diphosphonic acid (CAS Reg. No. 2809-21-4), and, optionally, sulfuric acid (CAS Reg. No. 7664-93-9). AFCO Jun 28, 2022 2214 Hydrogenated castor oil monoglycerides, acetylated (CAS Reg. No. 736150-63-3). REPLACES FCN 2047 DuPont Nutrition & Biosciences ApS Jun 24, 2022 2213 Oleic acid, mono ester with oxybis(propanediol) (CAS Reg. No. 49553-76-6). REPLACES FCN 2037 DuPont Nutrition & Biosciences ApS Jun 24, 2022 2223 A reactive mixture of ethylene acrylic acid copolymer (EAA; CAS Reg. No. 9010-77-9) and N,N,N\’,N\’-tetrakis(2-hydroxypropyl)adipamide (HAA; CAS Reg….

Aug. 01st, 2022

2019 Compliance Review: Global Food Contact Materials Management Requirements

An important role in the food chain, food contact materials are used in various links in food production, such as packaging, storage, and transportation. Food containers and packaging materials in food contact materials have a dual meaning in terms of food safety: on the one hand, they stand for suitable packaging methods and packaging materials which can protect food from environmental pollution and keep the food’s moisture and quality characteristics unchanged; on the other hand, the chemical components contained in the packaging may migrate into food. If the amount of migration exceeds a certain value, it can affect food safety. Countries around the world attach great importance to the quality and safety of food contact materials through the development and regular improvement of regulations, relevant quality and safety standards, testing technologies to ensure the quality and safety of food contact materials. Compliance Review “Company X” fined over a million yuan…

Mar. 01st, 2020

CFSA Seeks Public Comments on New Food Additives and Food Contact Materials

Takehome: The CFSA proposed the approval of 9 new varieties of food additives and 5 additives and resins used in food contact materials. On Oct 16, 2019, China National Center for Food Safety Risk Assessment (CFSA) published consultation drafts about 5 new varieties of food related products and 9 new varieties of food additives.Any feedback shall be submitted prior to Nov 12. The following table lists these 14 substances and their application guidance. Read More

Oct. 28th, 2019

China CFSA Consults on 4 New Additives and 6 Resins for Food Contact Materials

Takehome: The majority of additives and resins included in these amendments are applied in food-contact paints and coating. On Mar. 21, 2019, China CFSA opened public feedback on 10 new food related products, including 3 additives, 6 new resins and 1 additive with enlarged scope. The deadline for comments is Apr. 21, 2019. Read More

Apr. 01st, 2019

Analysis on Q1 2018 Announcement of New Food Contact Materials in China

According to Article 37 of Food Safety Law of the People’s Republic of China, the application of new raw materials for food production, or the production of new food additives and new food-related products is subject to safety assessment by health administrative department of the State Council. In other words, if a substance is not listed in the positive list (such as the GB 9685-2016 positive list for additives used in food contact materials and articles) or in the relevant announcements, it is required to be reported for record filing. This article analyzes and summarizes the announcement on new food contact materials in the first quarter of 2018. Read More

Sep. 03rd, 2018

Overview of RASFF Food Contact Material Notification in May 2018

There are 4 RASFF notifications on food contact materials in May 2018，in which there are 2 food contact material products from China (including Hong Kong), accounted for 50%. The main hazards for the notifications are migration of heavy metal, overall migration and primary aromatic amines from products. More information is shown below: Date Notification type Notified by Product Subject Action taken Risk decision countries concerned* 17/05/2018 border rejection Italy nylon serving spoons migration of primary aromatic amines (aniline: 4; 4,4′-MDA: 236 µg/kg – ppb) from nylon serving spoons from China destruction serious China (O) Italy 17/05/2018 alert Cyprus plastic disposable plates too high level of overall migration (26.20 mg/dm²) from plastic disposable plates for dessert from Italy recall from consumers serious Cyprus (D) Italy (O) 18/05/2018 border rejection Italy steel barbecue accessories migration of chromium (26.7 mg/dm²) from steel barbecue accessories from China placed under customs seals undecided China (O)…

Jun. 04th, 2018

CFSA Seeks Public Comments on 8 New Food Related Products

Takehome:  The CFSA introduced 8 new varieties of food contact materials additives and resins that are open to public comments until May 11, 2018. On April 13, 2018, China National Center for Food Safety Risk Assessment (CFSA) proposed the addition of 8 new varieties of food related products including one new additive and three new resins. Four food contact material additives have been proposed to have their application scopes expanded. The deadline for submission of public comment is May 11, 2018. The following table lists the 8 new food related products and their application guidance…… Read More

May. 04th, 2018

China Issues List of Non-compliant Imported Food Contact Materials and Products for First Quarter 2018

In the first quarter of 2018, China’s General Administration of Quality Supervision, Inspection and Quarantine (AQSIQ) published a list of 69 imported non-compliant industrial products, among which 7 were non-compliant food contact materials and products. The main issues identified in these 7 products were excessive bacterial colonies, unqualified product identification, and excessive volatile substances. All products listed below have been found non-compliant: Table 1 Non-compliant imported food contact materials and products (First Quarter 2018) Number Product Origin Subject Action taken Port of entry 1 Roll paper China excessive bacterial colonies destruction Zhuhai 2 Roll paper China excessive bacterial colonies destruction Zhuhai 3 Roll paper China unqualified product identification destruction Zhuhai 4 Roll paper China unqualified product identification destruction Zhuhai 5 Silicon Feeding Bottle Korea excessive volatile substances returned Jiangsu 6 Silicone Nipple Korea excessive volatile substances returned Jiangsu 7 Silicon Feeding Bottle Korea excessive volatile substances returned Jiangsu Explanation: The…

May. 04th, 2018

Analysis of RASFF Food Contact Material Notification System for the First Quarter of 2018

The Rapid Alert System for Food and Feed（RASFF）is a key tool which secures the flow of information necessary for a swift reaction when risks to public health are detected in the food chain. RASFF notifications usually report on risks identified in food, feed or food contact materials that are placed on the market in the notifying country or detained at the border. The RASFF food contact material notification analysis report gives a deeper insight into its performance during the first quarter of 2018. There are 31 RASFF notifications available on food contact materials for the first quarter of 2018. The following section will analyze the RASFF notifications in connection with the notifying country, notifying product, notifying subject and the notified country, offering suggestions on available countermeasures. 1. Notifying country Figure 1 shows Germany as the country with the highest amount of notifications in the last three months, followed by Italy…

Apr. 24th, 2018

An Analysis of China New Food Contact Material Substances in 2017

According to the article 37 of Food Safety Law, related safety assessment materials for new food-related products, such as new food varieties, new food raw materials, and new food additives, should be submitted to NHFPC (National Health and Family Planning Commission) for further evaluation. NHFPC (former MOH) is responsible for pre-market registration of food-related products (e.g. food contact materials, new food contact additives, etc.) and formulating and updating national food safety standards for those products. Read More

Apr. 18th, 2018
  • 문의하기
  • +82-02-6245-1610
  • korea@reach24h.com

TSCA Inventory Search Tool