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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. 2258

Eastman Chemical Company

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: Copolyesters of terephthalic acid with ethylene glycol, neopentyl glycol, 1,4-cyclohexanedimethanol, and diethylene glycol (CAS Reg. No. 208755-39-9).
Notifier: Eastman Chemical Company
Manufacturer/Supplier: Eastman Chemical Company
Intended Use: The FCS will be used as a component of food-contact films and articles, except for use in contact with infant formula and human milk (see Limitations/Specifications).
Limitations/Specifications: The FCS may be used in contact with all foods, except beverages containing more than 15% alcohol, under Conditions of Use C through G. 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: Feb 17, 2023
National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA)** Submission: Environmental Assessment (in PDF, 784 kB)
FDA Decision: Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) (in PDF, 211 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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