FDA Approves New Antioxidant for Polypropylene Food Packaging

Summary

The FDA has amended its regulations to allow the use of a specific chemical, 2,2'-methylenebis(4,6-di-tert-butylphenyl)2-ethylhexyl phosphite, as an antioxidant and stabilizer in food-contact polypropylene products, following a petition from Asahi Denka Kogyo K. K. The new rule becomes effective on October 24, 1995, with written objections and requests for a hearing due by November 24, 1995.