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U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

Inventory of Effective Food Contact Substance (FCS) Notifications
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FCN No. 2357

ADEKA Corporation

According to Section 409(h)(1)(C) of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act, food contact substance notifications (FCNs) are effective only for the listed manufacturer and its customers. Other manufacturers must submit their own FCN for the same food contact substance and intended use.
Food Contact Substance: L-Aspartic acid, N-benzoyl-, sodium salt (1:2) (CAS Reg. No. 2092399-70-5).
Notifier: ADEKA Corporation
Manufacturer/Supplier: ADEKA Corporation
Intended Use: As a nucleating agent in polypropylene homopolymers and copolymers, except for use in contact with infant formula and human milk (see Limitations/Specifications).
Limitations/Specifications: For use at levels not to exceed 0.3 weight percent in finished polypropylene homopolymers and copolymers that may contact all food types under Conditions of Use A through H, as described in Tables 1 and 2. The FCS is not for use in contact with infant formula and human milk. Such uses were not included as part of the intended use of the substance in the FCN.
Effective Date: Aug 1, 2024
National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA)** Submission: Environmental Assessment (in PDF, 148 kB)
FDA Decision: Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) (in PDF, 115 kB)

*See Food Types and Conditions of Use for Food Contact Substances (Tables 1 and 2).

**More about Environmental Decisions and Definitions of Environmental Terms.
See also Inventory of Environmental Impact Decisions for Food Contact Substance Notifications.
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