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Substance Regulatory Obligations
Ascorbic acid
EC number: 200-066-2
CAS number: 50-81-7
Regulatory obligations may exist for this substance under the legislations under ECHA’s remit or for which ECHA has delegated tasks (i.e. REACH, CLP, BPR, PIC, CAD / CMD, WFD, and POPs). Please check the substance Infocard.
FCMs Recycled Plastic & Articles Regulation - Annex I - Authorised Use
This list contains the Annex I Plastic Food Contact Materials (FCMs) authorised for use in the European Union under Regulation 10/2011/EU. Pursuant to Art. 4(b) of Directive 282/2008/EC on recycled plastic FCMs, plastic recycling processes can only be authorised if input originates from plastic materials and articles manufactured in accordance with EU legislation on plastic food contact materials and articles.
| Name | CAS | Physical form | FCM No | Ref No. | Additive or PPA | Use as monomer/macromolecule | FRF applicable | SML (mg/kg) | SML(T) Group Restriction No | SML(T) Group FCM substances | SML(T) (mg/kg) | Restriction(s) | Notes on verification | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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ascorbic acid |
50-81-7 |
101 |
36000 |
yes |
no |
no |
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Food Contact Regenerated Cellulose Directive - Authorised Substances
This list contains the substances and substance groups authorised by the EU in the manufacture of regenerated cellulose film intended to come into contact with foodstuffs. Representing Annex II of Directive 2007/42/EC, the list is divided into first and second parts, for uncoated and coated regenerated cellulose film, respectively. For some entries, the list includes functional classes, maximum and minimum limit values, and other restrictions.
| CAS | Restrictions | Denominations | Part 1 | Part 2 | Notes | |||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Restriction(s) | Qualifier(s) | Maximum Thres(T) | Minimun Threshold | SML | SML(T) | QM | QM(T) | QM(T)2 | Expressed as (1) | Expressed as (2) | Expressed as (3) | Expressed as (4) | Expressed as (5) | Application Name | Function | |||||
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50-81-7 |
In the uncoated regenerated cellulose film |
1 %w/w |
2 mg/dm2 |
As the sum of all Additives other than Softeners |
As the sum of Ascorbic acid and its NH4, Ca, Mg, K and Na salts |
Uncoated regenerated cellulose film |
Additives other than Softeners: First Class |
Yes |
3 The total quantity of the substances listed in Additives other than Softeners shall not be more than 1 % (w/w), calculated in relation to the quantity of anhydrous uncoated regenerated cellulose film. |
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50-81-7 |
In the uncoated regenerated cellulose film, inclusive of the coating on the side in contact with foodstuffs |
1 %w/w |
2 mg/dm2 |
6 mg/dm2 |
As the sum of all Additives other than Softeners |
As the sum of Ascorbic acid and its NH4, Ca, Mg, K and Na salts |
As the sum of all Coating: Other additives (specific and not specific for coating) |
Coated regenerated cellulose film |
Additives other than Softeners: First Class Coating: Other additives not specific for coating other than Softeners - First class |
Yes |
3 The total quantity of the substances listed in Additives other than Softeners shall not be more than 1 % (w/w), calculated in relation to the quantity of anhydrous uncoated regenerated cellulose film. 10 The total quantity of Coating: Other additives (specific and not specific for coating) may not exceed 6 mg/dm2 in the uncoated regenerated cellulose film, inclusive of the coating on the side in contact with foodstuffs. |
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Annexes II, III, IV, VII - Defined & Temporary Maximum Residue Levels
This list contains the maximum residue level (MRLs) entries as listed in the following annexes of Regulation (EC) No 396/2005 on maximum residue levels of pesticides in or on food and feed of plant and animal origin and amending Council Directive 91/414/EEC: (1) Annex II: Maximum Residue Levels; (2) Annex III: Temporary MRLs; (3) Annex IV: Active Substances for Which No MRLs Are Required; and (4) Annex VII: Active Substance/Product Combinations.
| Name | CAS | Annex No. | Product Name | Category CodeNumber | Category | Group/SubGroup CodeNumber | Group/SubGroup | MRL | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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L-Ascorbic acid |
50-81-7 |
Annex IV |
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FCM and Articles Regulation, Annex I - Authorised Substances
This list contains the Union list of authorised monomers, other starting substances, macromolecules obtained from microbial fermentation, additives and polymer production aids. It is taken from Annex I of the Commission Regulation (EU) No 10/2011 on plastic materials and articles intended to come into contact with food.
| Name | CAS | FCM No | Ref No. | Additive or PPA | Use as monomer/macromolecule | FRF applicable | SML (mg/kg) | SML(T) Group Restriction No | SML(T) Group FCM substances | SML(T) (mg/kg) | Restriction(s) | Notes on verification | Notes | Physical form | Expressed As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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ascorbic acid |
50-81-7 |
101 |
36000 |
yes |
no |
no |
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Annex of Approved Active Substances for Plant Protection Products
This list contains the active substances approved under Regulation 1107/2009/EC, as listed in Regulation 540/2011/EU. The list is separated into five parts: Part A (deemed to have been approved under 1107/2009/EC); Part B (approved under 1107/2009/EC); Part C (basic substances); Part D (low-risk active substances); and Part E (candidates for substitution). Entries include common & IUPAC names, identifiers (e.g., CAS, CIPAC), purity information, and approval and approval expiration dates.
| Name | CAS | Ref No. | CIPAC No. | Purity | Qualifier | Expressed As | Date of approval | Expiration of approval | Part | Use | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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L-Ascorbic acid |
50-81-7 |
66 |
774 |
990 g/kg |
1 July 2014 |
30 June 2024 |
B Active substances approved under Regulation (EC) No 1107/2009 |
1 Please refer to the original source document (https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/?uri=CELEX:32011R0540) and subsequent amendments for applicable additional specific provisions. 97 The following relevant impurities shall not exceed: Methanol: ≤ 3 g/kg; Heavy Metals: ≤ 10 mg/kg (expressed as Pb). |
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Recycled Plastic FCMs - Regulation (EU) 2022/1616
The list contains the Union list of authorised substances for the purposes of compositional requirements related to recycled plastic FCMs. The list is taken from Annex I to Commission Regulation (EU) No 10/2011. Recycled plastic FCMs shall comply with the requirements set out in Regulation (EU) No 10/2011. In addition, plastic waste inputs shall originate only from plastic materials and articles manufactured in accordance with Regulation (EU) No 10/2011.
| Additive or PPA | Expressed As | FCM No | FRF applicable | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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yes |
101 |
no |
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Statistics on Pesticides Regulation - Annex III Harmonised C&L
This list contains Annex III of Regulation 1185/2009/EC. It provides the substances with harmonised classifications to be covered to produce European statistics on the sales and use of pesticides.
| Name | CAS | Chemical Class | Group | Category | Code | CIPAC | Note(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Ascorbic acid |
50-81-7 |
UNCLASSIFIED FUNGICIDES |
Fungicides and bactericides |
Other fungicides and bactericides |
F99_99_04 |
774 |
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