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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. 2228

Novipax

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: Cross-linked 2-propenoic acid, homopolymer, sodium salt (CAS Reg. No. 9003-04-7).
Notifier: Novipax
Manufacturer/Supplier: Novipax
Intended Use: As a fluid absorbent in food packaging materials.
Limitations/Specifications: The FCS may be used in contact with red meat, poultry, fish and seafood, and fruits and vegetables under Conditions of Use E through G as described in Table 2.
Effective Date: Jul 14, 2022
National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA)** Submission: Environmental Assessment (in PDF, 840 kB)
FDA Decision: Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) (in PDF, 216 kB)

*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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