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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. 2235

Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany and its affiliated companies

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: Glass-based pearlescent pigments.
Notifier: Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany and its affiliated companies
Manufacturer/Supplier: Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany and its affiliated companies
Intended Use: As a colorant for printing inks, except for use in contact with infant formula and human milk (see Limitations/Specifications).
Limitations/Specifications: For use in printing inks in contact with all food types under Conditions of Use A through H and J, as described in Tables 1 and 2, respectively. 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: Sep 3, 2022
National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA)** Submission: Environmental Assessment (in PDF, 758 kB)
FDA Decision: Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) (in PDF, 242 kB)
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