China Solicits Comments on Two Food-Contact Materials

On June 24, 2024, the China National Center for Food Safety Risk Assessment (CFSA) solicited comments on two food-contact materials: expanded usage for one additive and one new resin. Comments are due by July 19, 2024. 

Additive with Expanded Usage

1. 1,3,5-Trimethyl-2,4,6-tris (3,5-di-tert-butyl-4-hydroxytolyl)benzene (CAS. No.: 1709-70-2) is to be cleared for use in carbon monoxide-ethylene-propylene ternary polymers at a maximum usage level of 0.5%.

New Resin

1. Poly(3-hydroxybutyrate-co- 3-hydroxyhexanoate) (CAS No. 147398-31-0) is to be cleared for use in plastics at dosage as necessary. The specific migration level (SML) is 0.05 mg/kg for butennoic acid. The use temperature for PHA plastics produced from this substance may not exceed 100°C. PHA plastics produced from this substance may not be used in the production of special food-contact materials and products for infants and young children. The above-mentioned restrictions must be marked in accordance with the provisions of GB 4806.1.