In the January 4, 2016, Federal Register, FDA amended
the food additive regulations to no longer provide for the use of
three specific food-contact substances ("FCSs") that
contain perfluoroalkyl ethyl. The substances are used as oil and
water repellants for paper and paperboard for use in contact with
aqueous and fatty foods. The amendment is in response to a petition
filed by the Natural Resources Defense Council, the Center for Food
Safety, the Breast Cancer Fund, and other organizations
demonstrating that there is no longer a reasonable certainty of no
harm from the food-contact use of these FCSs. The rule
was effective January 4, 2016; objections and requests for a
hearing are due February 3, 2016.
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