China solicits on new origins of four food related products

The National Center for Food Safety Risk Assessment of China (CFSA) published a notification to solicit public opinions on four food related products, including expanding the use scope of two food contact materials (FCM), one new origin of FCM and one new varieties of resins for FCM. 

• Expanding the use of two FCMs

CFSA has expand the usage scope of resin 2-propenoic acid, 2-methyl-,1,1-(1,4-butanediyl) ester polymer, with butyl 2-methyl-2-propenoate, butyl 2-propenoate and methyl 2-methyl-2-propenoate in coatings and coating layers.  

The maximum use level would be 46% based on the coating formula and a specified migration limit (SML) of 6mg/kg for methacrylate and of 0.05 mg/kg for 1,4-butanediol dimethacrylate. Coatings containing this resin would be banned for use in packaging for foods containing fat or for infants and young children. 

• One new origin of FCM

Coffee grounds has been permitted to use in plastics: polylactic acid (PLA), polybutylene succinate (PBS). The maximum usage is PLA: 20; PBS: 10. The collection, production, processing, storage and transportation of coffee grounds should comply with the relevant provisions of the "National Food Safety Standard General Hygienic Specifications for Food Production" (GB 14881-2013). It shall not be used in the production of special food contact materials and products for infants, and the operating temperature shall not be higher than 100°C. The above restricted use requirements shall be marked in accordance with the provisions of GB 4806.1

• One new varieties of resins for FCM

2-propenoic acid, 2-methyl-,1,1-(1,4-butanediyl) ester, polymer with butyl 2-methyl-2-propenoate, butyl 2-propenoate and methyl 2-methyl-2-propenoate have been permited to use in paint and coating. The maximum usage is 46%, and SML is 6 mg/kg (methacrylic acid) 0.05 mg/kg (1,4-butanediol dimethacrylate). It shall not be used in the production of special food contact materials and products for infants and shall not be used in contact with fat-containing foods. The above restricted use requirements shall be marked in accordance with the provisions of GB 4806.1.

For more information regarding China FCM compliance or China REACH and cosmetic activities, please contact GPC via compliance@gcpregulatory.cn.