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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. 488

Solvay Specialty Polymers USA, LLC

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: 4-(4-phenoxyphenoxy)benzoic acid homopolymer (CAS Reg. No. 88049-74-5).
Notifier: Solvay Specialty Polymers USA, LLC
Manufacturer/Supplier: Solvay Specialty Polymers USA, LLC
Intended Use: For repeated use in contact with all types of food.
Limitations/Specifications: For use in the manufacture of molded repeat-use articles with thicknesses not to exceed 20 mm (or 0.78 inch) in contact with all types of food.
Effective Date: May 6, 2005
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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