Inventory of Effective Food Contact Substance (FCS) Notifications
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FCN No. 1815
Evonik Active Oxygens, LLC
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: | An aqueous solution of peroxyacetic acid (PAA) (CAS Reg. No. 79-21-0), hydrogen peroxide (CAS Reg. No. 7722-84-1), acetic acid (CAS Reg. No. 64-19-7), with oxalic acid (CAS Reg. No. 144-62-7) and/or maleic acid (CAS Reg. No. 110-16-7). |
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Notifier: | PeroxyChem, LLC |
Manufacturer/Supplier: | Evonik Active Oxygens, LLC |
Intended Use: | The FCS will be used as an antimicrobial agent for the commercial sterilization of aseptic filling equipment and polymeric food packaging prior to filling, except for use on food packaging used in contact with infant formula or human milk or on aseptic filling equipment used to fill such packaging. |
Limitations/Specifications: |
The FCS may be used in the following applications. For each application, the concentration of PAA may not exceed 4000 parts per million (ppm) in the FCS.
The FCS is not intended for use on food packaging used in contact with infant formula or human milk or on aseptic filling equipment used to fill such packaging. Such uses were not included as part of the intended use of the substance in the FCN. |
Effective Date: | Dec 29, 2017 |
National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA)** Submission: | Environmental Assessment (in PDF, 186 kB) |
FDA Decision: | Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) |
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