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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. 1169

Arch Chemicals, Inc.

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: Zinc pyrithione (CAS Reg. No. 13463-41-7).
Notifier: Arch Chemicals, Inc.
Manufacturer/Supplier: Arch Chemicals, Inc.
Intended Use: The FCS is intended for use as an antimicrobial active ingredient for preservation of the components of paper coatings (non-polymeric substrates) used in the manufacture of food-contact paper and paperboard.
Limitations/Specifications: The FCS use level is not to exceed 500 ppm in the individual components and not to exceed 100 ppm in the finished coating formulation. The FCS may be used in contact with all types of food under Conditions of Use E through G as described in Tables 1 and 2. The coated paper is a single use article.
Effective Date: Jun 21, 2012
National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA)** Submission: Categorical Exclusion 25.32(q)
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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