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On February 20, 2021, China National Health Commission (NHC) approved 2 new food-contact materials, 3 additives for expanded usage and 1 new resin. The substances and specifications are listed below.
New Food-Contact Materials
Calcium hydroxide (CAS no. 1305-62-0) for use in PP at a maximum use level of 0.05%.
Alkanes, C11-15-iso- (CAS no. 90622-58-5) for use in printing inks (indirect contact with food) at a maximum use level of 90% and a specific migration limit (SML) of 12 mg/kg. Other quality specifications and base material specifications apply. When used in PET/PE composite materials, T≤100°C，t≤1h; When used in PET, BOPP, LDPE, and paper, the use condition may be filled or long-term storage at room temperature (including T≤70°C, t≤2h or hot filling and pasteurization when T≤100°C, t≤15min); Printing ink containing this substance may not be used in contact with infant food or breast milk contact materials or articles.