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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. 1390

Kuraray Co., Ltd.
Kuraray America, Inc.
Kuraray Europe 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: Styrene block polymer with 1,3-butadiene, hydrogenated (CAS Reg. No. 66070-58-4)
Notifier: Kuraray Co., Ltd.
Kuraray America, Inc.
Kuraray Europe GmbH
Manufacturer/Supplier: Kuraray Co., Ltd.
Kuraray America, Inc.
Kuraray Europe GmbH
Intended Use: For use in blends with other polymers in food-contact articles, except for use in contact with infant formula and breast milk (see Limitations/Specifications).
Limitations/Specifications: The finished articles may be used in contact with fatty food under Conditions of Use A through H as described in Table 2. The safety of usage of the FCS in contact with infant formula and breast milk has not been evaluated.
Effective Date: Mar 14, 2014
National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA)** Submission: Environmental Assessment (in PDF, 1.29 MB)
FDA Decision: Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI)

*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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