regen-cellulose-film-subs

Food Contact Regenerated Cellulose Directive - Authorised Substances

EU. Substances Authorised in Manufacture of Regenerated Cellulose Film for Use as FCM (Annex II), Directive 2007/42/EC, 30 June 2007

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.

Behenic acid amides

EC / List no: - CAS no: -
Restrictions Qualifier(s)
In the uncoated regenerated cellulose film, inclusive of the coating on the side in contact with foodstuffs
Maximum Thres(T)
1 %w/w
QM
2 mg/dm2
QM(T)
6 mg/dm2
Expressed as (1)
As the sum of all Additives other than Softeners
Expressed as (3)
As the sum of Amides of linear fatty acids, saturated or unsaturated, with an even number of carbon atoms from 8 to 20 inclusive and also the amides of behenic and ricinoleic acids
Expressed as (4)
As the sum of all Coating: Other additives (specific and not specific for coating)
Denominations Application Name
Coated regenerated cellulose film
Function
Additives other than Softeners: First Class

Coating: Other additives not specific for coating other than Softeners - First class

Part 2
Yes
Notes
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.