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U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

Threshold of Regulation (TOR) Exemptions
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TOR number 1999-001

Threshold of Regulation Exemptions are generally applicable and are effective for the food contact substance (FCS) for the listed intended use regardless of manufacturer or supplier.
Food Contact Substance: Methylene bis(thiocyanate) and xanthan gum
Use Limitations*: As components of an adhesive preservative. The adhesive will be used in packaging materials for dry foods only and the use level of the methylene bis thiocyanate and xanthan gum will not exceed 0.01% and 0.0004% by weight of the adhesive.
Requestor: Lewis and Harrison Consultants on behalf of Albright and Wilson Americas, Inc.

*For references to food types and conditions of use, see Food Types & Conditions of Use for Food Contact Substances.
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