Inventory of Effective Food Contact Substance (FCS) Notifications
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FCN No. 2370
CHN Energy Yulin Chemical Co., Ltd.
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: | Polyglycolic Acid (CAS Reg. No. 26124-68-5). |
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| Notifier: | China Shenhua Coal to Liquid and Chemical Co., Ltd. |
| Manufacturer/Supplier: | CHN Energy Yulin Chemical Co., Ltd. |
| Intended Use: | As a base polymer for disposable drinking straws and disposable kitchenware, except for use in contact with infant formula and human milk (see Limitations/Specifications). |
| Limitations/Specifications: | The FCS will be blended with ≥15 percent by weight polybutylene adipate terephthalate (PBAT). The FCS may be used in contact with all food types under Conditions of Use D through G, 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 13, 2024 |
| National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA)** Submission: | Environmental Assessment (in PDF, 313 kB) |
| FDA Decision: | Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) (in PDF, 175 kB) |
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