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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. 1856

Valley Chemical Solutions

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 mixture 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), 1-hydroxyethylidine-1,1-diphosphonic acid (CAS Reg. No. 2809-21-4), and optionally sulfuric acid (CAS Reg. No. 7664-93-9).
Notifier: Valley Chemical Solutions
Manufacturer/Supplier: Valley Chemical Solutions
Intended Use: As an antimicrobial agent in:
(1) brines, sauces, and marinades applied on the surface or injected into processed or unprocessed cooked or uncooked whole or cut meat or poultry, parts and pieces thereof;

(2) brines, sauces, and marinades applied on the surface or injected into processed and preformed meat and poultry products.
Limitations/Specifications: The FCS may be used in brines, sauces, and marinades at a level not to exceed 50 ppm PAA, 19 ppm hydrogen peroxide, and 8 ppm HEDP.
Effective Date: Feb 24, 2018
National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA)** Submission: Environmental Assessment (in PDF, 160 kB)
FDA Decision: Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) and EA Revision Sheet (in PDF, 172 kB)
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