Inventory of Effective Food Contact Substance (FCS) Notifications
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FCN No. 1701
Tata Steel IJmuiden B.V.; Tata Steel UK Ltd; thyssenkrupp Rasselstein GmbH
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: | Chromium metal, chromium (III) oxide, chromium (III) hydroxide and chromium carbide material obtained by electrodeposition onto low carbon mild steel. |
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Notifier: | Tata Steel IJmuiden B.V. |
Manufacturer/Supplier: | Tata Steel IJmuiden B.V.; Tata Steel UK Ltd; thyssenkrupp Rasselstein GmbH |
Intended Use: | The FCS is applied to a low carbon mild steel substrate for use in the manufacture of food-packaging articles. |
Limitations/Specifications: |
The FCS may be applied at a level resulting in 100 to 250 milligrams total chromium per square meter of steel strip (0.065 mg/in2 - 0.16 mg/in2). a) For use with aqueous acidic food (pH below 5.0), the FCS will be top-coated with an FDA authorized thermoplastic polymer ( |
Effective Date: | Jan 10, 2017 |
National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA)** Submission: | Categorical Exclusion 25.32(i) |
FDA Decision: | Categorical Exclusion Memo |
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