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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. 300

Balzers Aktiengesellschaft

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: BALINIT D, BALINIT CNI, and BALINIT CROVEGA, chemically identified as chromium nitride (CAS Reg. No. 24094-93-7).
Notifier: Balzers Aktiengesellschaft
Manufacturer/Supplier: Balzers Aktiengesellschaft
Intended Use: The FCS will be used as a component of ceramic surface coating on repeat-use food processing and food packaging equipment.
Limitations/Specifications: The FCS will be used under Conditions of Use A through H as described in Table 2 and in contact with all types of food. The maximum thickness of the surface coating shall not exceed 10 micrometers.
Effective Date: Dec 25, 2002
National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA)** Submission: Categorical Exclusion 25.32(j)
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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