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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. 1179

Kuraray Co., Ltd.
Kuraray America, Inc.
Kuraray Europe GmbH
Kuraray Asia Pacific Pte. 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: Acetic acid ethenyl ester, polymer with ethene and ethenol (CAS Reg. No. 26221-27-2).
Notifier: Kuraray Co., Ltd.
Manufacturer/Supplier: Kuraray Co., Ltd.
Kuraray America, Inc.
Kuraray Europe GmbH
Kuraray Asia Pacific Pte. Ltd.
Intended Use: As a coating for paper and paperboard
Limitations/Specifications: The FCS may be used at a level not to exceed 10 g/m2 of food-contact surface. The finished paper/paperboard is intended for use in contact with all food types under Conditions of Use C through H and Condition of Use J (microwave susceptor and microwave-only container applications only) as described in Appendix V, Tables 1 and 2.
Effective Date: Jul 11, 2012
National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA)** Submission: Categorical Exclusion 25.32(i)
FDA Decision: Categorical Exclusion Memo

*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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