China Proposes to Expand Allowed Food Contact Materials List

On December 02, 2019, the China National Center For Food Safety Risk Assessment has notified the publication of a new draft document regarding the expansion of use of food contact materials.

Among others, new allowed substances are the following:

• Polyethylene, scope of use: rubber materials and products for production and reuse only;
• I.Solvent Purple 36, for use as a colorant in plastic materials and products;
• 2-Acrylic and 2-Methyl-2-Polymers of acrylamide, scope of use: plastics.

Feedback is accepted by December 25, 2019.

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