In the April 29, 2016, Federal Register, FDA gave notice of the submission of a food additive petition on behalf of 3M Corporation to no longer provide for the use of two different perfluoroalkyl-containing substances as components of paper and paperboard in contact with aqueous and fatty foods. The petitioner requests amendment of the FDA's food additive regulations because these uses have been intentionally and permanently abandoned. Comments are due June 28, 2016.
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