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Business · 03/09/1999Updated: 10/17/2026 · 1 min read

FDA Approves Use of Siloxanes and Silicones in Food Packaging

Summary

The FDA is amending its regulations to allow the safe use of siloxanes and silicones in food packaging, specifically as a UV stabilizer for polypropylene intended for contact with food, in response to a petition from Great Lakes Chemical Corp.

Original source language: Federal Register — Food and Drug AdministrationOpen original release →

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