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U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

Inventory of Effective Food Contact Substance (FCS) Notifications
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FCN No. 2343

Saint-Gobain Ceramics & Plastics, Inc.

According to Section 409(h)(1)(C) of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act, food contact substance notifications (FCNs) are effective only for the listed manufacturer and its customers. Other manufacturers must submit their own FCN for the same food contact substance and intended use.
Food Contact Substance: Boron nitride (CAS Reg. No. 10043-11-5). REPLACES FCN 289
Notifier: Saint-Gobain Ceramics & Plastics, Inc.
Manufacturer/Supplier: Saint-Gobain Ceramics & Plastics, Inc.
Intended Use: As a processing aid in all polymers, except for use in contact with infant formula and human milk (see Limitations/Specifications).
Limitations/Specifications: For use at a maximum level not to exceed 0.1 weight percent in all polymers that contact all food types under Conditions of Use A through H as described in Tables 1 and 2. The FCS is not for use in contact with infant formula and human milk. Such uses were not included as part of the intended use of the substance in the FCN.
Effective Date: Jun 22, 2024
National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA)** Submission: Environmental Assessment (in PDF, 301 kB)
FDA Decision: Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) (in PDF, 202 kB)

*See Food Types and Conditions of Use for Food Contact Substances (Tables 1 and 2).

**More about Environmental Decisions and Definitions of Environmental Terms.
See also Inventory of Environmental Impact Decisions for Food Contact Substance Notifications.
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