TOR number 2010-002

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: The food additives listed in: (a) Title 21 CFR Parts 174 through 186, (b) the inventory of effective food-contact substance notifications, and (c) the inventory of Threshold of Regulation exemptions issued under Title 21 CFR 170.39.
• Use Limitations*: In the manufacture of food-contact articles that will be irradiated, incidental to the radiation processing of prepackaged foods. This exemption applies only when:
  1. The radiation processing is done in compliance with Title 21 CFR Part 179;
  2. The packaging materials are subjected to radiation doses not exceeding 4.5 kGy;
  3. The packaged food is irradiated either in a verifiably oxygen-free environment or while frozen and contained under vacuum.
• Requestor: Sadex, Inc.
• Quick links to regulation: 170.39; 179

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