Indirect Food Additives: Adhesives and Components of Coatings
summary：The Food and Drug Administration is amending the food additive regulations to no longer provide for the use of Bisphenol A (BPA -based epoxy resins as coatings in packaging for infant formula because these uses have been abandoned....
ACTION Final Rule.
SUMMARY
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA or we) is amending the food additive regulations to no longer provide for the use of Bisphenol A (BPA)-based epoxy resins as coatings in packaging for infant formula because these uses have been abandoned. We are taking this action in response to a petition dated March 16, 2012.
DATES:
This rule is effective July 12, 2013. See section VIII of this document for further information on the filing of objections. Submit either electronic or written objections and requests for a hearing by August 12, 2013.
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