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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. 177

Mizusawa Industrial Chemicals, Ltd., Tokyo, Japan

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: Aluminum lithium carbonate hydroxide trihydrate (CAS Reg. No. 150607-28-6).
Notifier: Mizusawa Industrial Chemicals, Ltd., Tokyo, Japan
Manufacturer/Supplier: Mizusawa Industrial Chemicals, Ltd., Tokyo, Japan
Intended Use: As an additive in the production of polypropylene complying with 21 CFR 177.1520 Olefin polymers.
Limitations/Specifications: The substance is used at a level not exceeding 2000 parts per million in polypropylene complying with 21 CFR 177.1520. The finished food-contact articles are films and molded articles that may be used in contact with all food types under Conditions of Use A through H as described in Table 2.
Effective Date: Feb 19, 2002
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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