Analysis of Application Approval of New Food-Related Products (Food Contact Additives and Resins) in 2021

Updated on 18 Jan. 2022

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In 2021, the National Health Commission of the People's Republic of China (NHC) issued 4 announcements (No. 9, 2020, No. 2, 2021, No. 6, 2021, and No. 9, 2021) for the approval of new food-related products (herein "new food contact additives and resins"). Totally, 37 new food contact additives and resins (including expanded use) are approved.

Besides, from the website of NHC and China National Center for Food Safety Risk Assessment (CFSA), a total of 58 new food contact additives and resins application were officially accepted and 46 food contact additives and resins (including expanded use) were issued for public comments.

CIRS Group will take you to detailed information about the acceptance and approval of new food contact additives and resins in China in 2021.

1. List of new food contact additives and resins application acceptance in 2021 (58 types)

In 2021, NHC accepted the applications of 58 new food contact additives and resins, which include 26 of domestic products and 32 of overseas products. By the end of 2021, a total of 16 accepted products have passed the technical review of the Expert Review Committee from CFSA and have been open for public comments. At the same time, 11 products have been reviewed and issued a disapproval decision.

S.N.	Acceptance date	Acceptance code	Name of the new food contact additive or resin	Approval status (By the end of 2021)
1	2021.01.05	卫食相进申字(2021)第0001号	Hexanedioic acid, polymer with 1,2-propanediol	Passed the technical review, and issued for public comments on August 20, 2021, but has not officially approved.
2	2021.01.05	卫食相申字(2021)第0001号	1-Decene, homopolymer, hydrogeneated	Passed the technical review, and issued for public comments on August 20, 2021, but has not officially approved.
3	2021.01.05	卫食相进申字(2021)第0002号	Polymer of cyclohexanedimethanol-1,4, ethylene glycol, 2,2-dimethyl-1,3-propanediol, isophthalic acid, dimethyl terephthalate and trimellitic anhydride	Passed the technical review, and issued for public comments on August 20, 2021, but has not officially approved.
4	2021.01.05	卫食相进申字(2021)第0003号	1-isocyanato-3-isocyanatomethyl- 3,5,5,-trimethylcyclohexane homopolymer, methyl ethyl ketone oxime-blocked	Passed the technical review, and issued for public comments on October 27, 2021, but has not officially approved.
5	2021.01.07	卫食相进申字(2021)第0004号	Styrene polymer with 1,3-butadiene, hydrogenated	Has not passed the technical review yet.
6	2021.01.08	卫食相申字(2021)第0002号	Maltodextin	Passed the technical review, and issued for public comments on June 29, 2021, but has not officially approved.
7	2021.01.25	卫食相进申字(2021)第0005号	Vinylbenzene polymer with 1,3-butadiene, hydrogenated	Has not passed the technical review yet.
8	2021.01.28	卫食相进申字(2021)第0006号	Polybutylene succinate adipate	Has not passed the technical review yet.
9	2021.03.05	卫食相进申字(2021)第0007号	Polymer of ethylene glycol, 2,2-dimethyl-1,3-propanediol, terephthalic acid, isophthalic acid, adipic acid and itaconic acid	Has not passed the technical review yet.
10	2021.03.09	卫食相进申字(2021)第0008号	Polyglycerol fatty caid ester	Passed the technical review, and issued for public comments on October 27, 2021, but has not officially approved.
11	2021.03.09	卫食相进申字(2021)第0009号	C.I. pigment yellow 180	Passed the technical review, and issued for public comments on October 27, 2021, but has not officially approved.
12	2021.03.11	卫食相申字(2021)第0003号	2-Propenoic acid, polymer with butyl 2-propenoate, ethenyl acetate and 2-ethylhexyl 2-propenoate	Issued for a disapproval decision on May 25, 2021.
13	2021.05.07	卫食相申字(2021)第0004号	Naphthalenesulfonic acid, polymer with formaldehyde, sodium salt	Has not passed the technical review yet.
14	2021.05.08	卫食相进申字(2021)第0010号	1,3-benzenedicarboxylic acid, polymer with 1,4-benzenedicarboxylic acid, alkyl-2-butyl acrylate, dialkyl-1,3-Propanediol, ethylene glycol, adipic acid, (E)-Ethylidenesuccinic acid and 2- alkyl-2-methyl acrylate	Issued for a disapproval decision on August 11, 2021.
15	2021.05.10	卫食相申字(2021)第0005号	2-Propenoic acid, polymer with butyl 2-propenoate, ethenyl acetate and 2-ethylhexyl-2-propenoate	Passed the technical review, and issued for public comments on December 9, 2021, but has not officially approved.
16	2021.05.10	卫食相申字(2021)第0006号	Propanoic acid, 3-hydroxy-2-(hydroxymethyl)-2-methyl-, polymer with 1,3-diisocyanatomethylbenzene and α-hydro-ω-hydroxypoly [oxy(methyl-1,2-ethanediyl)]	Passed the technical review, and issued for public comments on October 27, 2021, but has not officially approved.
17	2021.05.10	卫食相申字(2021)第0007号	N-(2-aminoethyl)-β-alanine monosodium salt, polymer with 1,4-butanediol, 1,6-diisocyanate hexane, 1,3-diisocyanate toluene and adipic acid	Has not passed the technical review yet.
18	2021.05.10	卫食相申字(2021)第0008号	Hexanedioic acid, polymer with N-(2-aminoethyl)-1,3-propanediamine, aziridine, (chloromethyl)oxirane, 1,2-ethanediamine, N,N''-1,2-ethanediylbis [1,3-propanediamine], formic acid and α-hydro-ω-hydroxypoly (oxy-1,2-ethanediyl)	Passed the technical review, and issued for public comments on October 27, 2021, but has not officially approved.
19	2021.05.14	卫食相进申字(2021)第0011号	1,3-Benzenedicarboxylic acid, polymer with 2,2-dimethyl-1,3-propanediol, 1,2-ethanediol and hexanedioic acid	Passed the technical review, and issued for public comments on October 27, 2021, but has not officially approved.
20	2021.05.14	卫食相进申字(2021)第0012号	Polymer of 1,4-butanediol dimethacrylate, 2-hydroxyethyl methacrylate, ethyl acrylate, acrylic acid, and styrene	Passed the technical review, and issued for public comments on December 9, 2021, but has not officially approved.
21	2021.05.14	卫食相进申字(2021)第0013号	Polymer of ethyl acrylate, acrylic acid, and styrene	Passed the technical review, and issued for public comments on October 27, 2021, but has not officially approved.
22	2021.05.17	卫食相申字(2021)第0009号	Hydroxyethyl cellulose	Passed the technical review, and issued for public comments on August 20, 2021, but has not officially approved.
23	2021.05.17	卫食相申字(2021)第0010号	2-Propenoic acid, polymer with ethenylbenzene	Passed the technical review, and issued for public comments on August 20, 2021, but has not officially approved.
24	2021.07.02	卫食相进申字(2021)第0014号	Bis(2-ethylhexyl) cyclohexane-1,4-dicarboxylate	Issued for a disapproval decision on October 20, 2021.
25	2021.07.07	卫食相进申字(2021)第0015号	Adipic acid, polymer with (E)-2-fumaric acid and octahydro-4,7- methano-1H-indene-2,5-dimethanol	Issued for a disapproval decision on October 20, 2021.
26	2021.07.07	卫食相进申字(2021)第0016号	Butyl methacrylate, polymer with 1-butene, ethylene and methyl methacrylate	Has not passed the technical review yet.
27	2021.07.07	卫食相申字(2021)第0011号	Phosphoric acid, zirconium(4⁺) salt (2:1)	Passed the technical review, and issued for public comments on December 9, 2021, but has not officially approved.
28	2021.07.08	卫食相进申字(2021)第0017号	2-[2-(2,4-diamino-6-hydroxy-5-pyrimidine) diazenyl] -5-methylbenzene sulfonic acid	Has not passed the technical review yet.
29	2021.07.12	卫食相申字(2021)第0012号	1,6-diisocyanate hexane, polymer with α-hydro-ω-hydroxyl-poly (oxy-1,2-ethanediyl)	Has not passed the technical review yet.
30	2021.07.16	卫食相进申字(2021)第0018号	1,3-benzenedicarboxylic acid, polymer with 1,4-benzenedicarboxylic acid, butyl methacrylate, 2,2-dimethyl-1,3-propanediol, 1,2-ethanediol, adipic acid, methylene succinic acid and methyl methacrylate	Has not passed the technical review yet.
31	2021.08.20	卫食相申字(2021)第0013号	Acrylamide, copolymer with methylacryloyloxyethyltrimethyl ammonium chloride, itaconic acid and N,N'-methylene bisacrylamide	Has not passed the technical review yet.
32	2021.08.27	卫食相进申字(2021)第0019号	C.I. solvent violet 36	Has not passed the technical review yet.
33	2021.08.27	卫食相进申字(2021)第0020号	1,1'-methylene bis(4-isocyanate cyclohexane) homopolymer with cyclohexylamine terminated	Has not passed the technical review yet.
34	2021.08.27	卫食相进申字(2021)第0021号	C.I. solvent blue 97	Has not passed the technical review yet.
35	2021.09.03	卫食相进申字(2021)第0022号	1,3-benzenedicarboxylic acid, polymer with 1,3-bis(aminomethyl)benzene and adipic acid	Has not passed the technical review yet.
36	2021.09.06	卫食相申字(2021)第0014号	N,N'-ethylenebisstearamide	Issued for a disapproval decision on December 9, 2021.
37	2021.09.06	卫食相申字(2021)第0015号	2-(2H-Benzotriazol-2-yl)-4,6-bis(1-methyl-1-phenylethyl)phenol	Issued for a disapproval decision on December 9, 2021.
38	2021.09.06	卫食相申字(2021)第0016号	3,5-Bis(1,1-dimethylethyl)-4-hydroxybenzenepropanoic acid octadecyl ester	Issued for a disapproval decision on December 9, 2021.
39	2021.09.06	卫食相申字(2021)第0017号	N,N'-Hexane-1,6-diylbis[3-(3,5-di-tert-butyl-4-hydroxyphenyl)alanine]	Issued for a disapproval decision on December 9, 2021.
40	2021.09.06	卫食相申字(2021)第0018号	Carbyltetramethylene tetrakis(3,5-di-tert-butyl-4-hydroxyhydrocinnamate)	Issued for a disapproval decision on December 9, 2021.
41	2021.09.06	卫食相申字(2021)第0019号	C₁-C₁₈ fatty acid ester of mono and polyols	Has not passed the technical review yet.
42	2021.09.06	卫食相申字(2021)第0020号	Butylated Hydroxytoluene 2,6-Di-tert-butyl-4-methylphenol	Issued for a disapproval decision on December 9, 2021.
43	2021.09.06	卫食相进申字(2021)第0023号	1,4-benzenedicarboxylic acid, polymer with 1,3-benzenedicarboxylic acid, 2,2,4,4-tetramethyl-1,3-cyclobutanediol, 1,4-cyclohexanedimethanol, 2-methyl-1,3-propanediol and adipic acid	Has not passed the technical review yet.
44	2021.09.09	卫食相申字(2021)第0021号	Coffee grounds	Has not passed the technical review yet.
45	2021.09.10	卫食相申字(2021)第0022号	1,4-butanediol, polymer with 2,2-dimethyl-1,3-propanediol, 1,4-cycloadipic acid and phthalic acid	Issued for a disapproval decision on December 9, 2021.
46	2021.09.13	卫食相进申字(2021)第0024号	C.I. pigment black 7; Carbon black	Has not passed the technical review yet.
47	2021.09.13	卫食相进申字(2021)第0025号	Fiber glass	Has not passed the technical review yet.
48	2021.09.23	卫食相进申字(2021)第0026号	Carbon monoxide-ethylene-propylene ternary polymer	Has not passed the technical review yet.
49	2021.10.18	卫食相申字(2021)第0023号	Acrylamide, polymer with methylacryloyloxyethyltrimethyl ammonium chloride, itaconic acid and N,N'-methylene bisacrylamide	Has not passed the technical review yet.
50	2021.11.01	卫食相申字(2021)第0024号	Polyethylene glycol monolaurate	Has not passed the technical review yet.
51	2021.11.01	卫食相进申字(2021)第0027号	3,5-Bis(1,1-dimethylethyl)-4-hydroxybenzenepropanoic acid octadecyl ester	Has not passed the technical review yet.
52	2021.11.01	卫食相进申字(2021)第0028号	Graphite	Has not passed the technical review yet.
53	2021.11.05	卫食相进申字(2021)第0029号	Dimethyl-3-hydroxypropyl-methyl ethyl oxidation, polymer with propyl oxidation (siloxane and polysiloxane) and 1,6-diisocyanyl hexane, allyloxypolyethyleneglycol and Poly(propylene glycol) monoallyl ether terminated	Has not passed the technical review yet.
54	2021.11.08	卫食相进申字(2021)第0030号	Poly(3-hydroxybutyric acid-co-3-hydroxycaproic acid)	Has not passed the technical review yet.
55	2021.11.08	卫食相进申字(2021)第0031号	Poly[(imino-1,4-butane-diamino (1,10-dioxo-1,10-di-decane))]	Has not passed the technical review yet.
56	2021.11.09	卫食相申字(2021)第0025号	1,4-butanediol, polymer with 2,2-dimethyl-1,3-propanediol, 1,4-cyclohexanedicarboxylic acid and isophthalic acid	Has not passed the technical review yet.
57	2021.12.21	卫食相申字(2021)第0026号	1,3,5-trimethyl-2,4,6-tris(3,5-di-t-butyl-4-hydroxybenzyl)-benzen	Has not passed the technical review yet.
58	2021.12.29	卫食相进申字(2021)第0032号	Methyl 2-methylacrylate, polymer with styrene	Has not passed the technical review yet.

2. List of drafted approved new food contact additives and resins in 2021 (46 types)

In 2021, 46 of new food contact additives and resins have passed the technical review of the CFSA Expert Review Committee and have been open for public comments, including 12 of new food contact additives, 15 of expanded use of current food contact additives, 17 of new food contact resins, 1 of new food contact material and article, and 1 new disinfectant raw material. Among them, all of the products issued on 4^th February and 21^th April were officially approved in the second half of this year.

2.1 List of drafted approved new food contact additives (12 types)

S.N.	Basic information	Acceptance date	Approval status (By the end of 2021)
1	Name: Silicic acid, sodium salt, reaction product with chlorotrimethylsilane and isopropyl alcohol CAS No.: 68988-56-7 Scope: Paper and paperboard Maximum level of use: 0.00585%	Accepted on March 7, 2018. The Acceptance code is 卫食相进申字(2018)第0010号.	Issued for public comments on February 4, 2021, and officially approved on July 26, 2021 according to Notice No. 6, 2021.
2	Name: 2-Propen-1-aminium, N,N-dimethyl-N-2-propen-1-yl-, chloride (1:1), polymer with 2-propenamide, decarboxylated, hydrochlorides CAS No.: 913068-94-7 Scope: Paper and paperboard Maximum level of use: 0.5% (count as the dry paper)	Accepted on April 23, 2020. The Acceptance code is 卫食相进申字(2020)第0002号.	Issued for public comments on April 21, 2021, and officially approved on October 22, 2021 according to Notice No. 9, 2021.
3	Name: 2-Propenoic acid, polymer with 2,5-furandione and 2-propenamide, sodium salt CAS No.: 1630821-33-8 Scope: Paper and paperboard Maximum level of use: 0.041% (count as the dry weight)	Accepted on November 6, 2020. The Acceptance code is 卫食相进申字(2020)第0019号.	Issued for public comments on June 29, 2021, but has not officially approved.
4	Name: 1,3,5-Triallyl-1,3,5-triazine -2,4,6 (1H,3H,5H)-trione CAS No.: 1025-15-6 Scope: Fluororubber Maximum level of use: 4%	/ (Note: The acceptance information cannot be found)	Issued for public comments on August 20, 2021, but has not officially approved.
5	Name: C_16~18-Fatty acids, esters with pentaerythritol CAS No.: 85116-93-4 Scope: Plastic: PBT Maximum level of use: 1%	Accepted on November 6, 2020. The Acceptance code is 卫食相进申字(2020)第0021号.
6	Name: Vitamin E (dl-α-Tocopherol acetate) CAS No.: 7695-91-2 Scope: Plastic: PE; PP Maximum level of use: Appropriate level	Accepted on April 28, 2019. The Acceptance code is 卫食相申字(2019)第0006号.
7	Name: 1-Decene, homopolymer, hydrogeneated CAS No.: 68037-01-4 Scope: Coating and coating film Maximum level of use: 1%	Accepted on January 5, 2021. The Acceptance code is 卫食相申字(2021)第0001号.
8	Name: Hexanedioic acid, polymer with 1,2-propanediol CAS No.: 25101-03-5 Scope: Coating and coating film Maximum level of use: 5%	Accepted on January 5, 2021. The Acceptance code is 卫食相进申字(2021)第0001号.
9	Name: Acids, aliphatic, monocarboxylic (C₁₀-C₂₂), esters with polyglycerol CAS No.: / Scope: Plastic Maximum level of use: 0.35%	Accepted on March 9, 2021. The Acceptance code is 卫食相进申字(2021)第0008号.	Issued for public comments on October 27, 2021, but has not officially approved.
10	Name: 2-Propenoic acid, 2-methyl-, 1,2-ethanediyl ester, polymerwith methyl 2-methyl-2-propenoate CAS No.: 25777-71-3 Scope: Plastic: PE; PP Maximum level of use: 1%	Accepted on October 26, 2020. The Acceptance code is 卫食相进申字(2020)第0018号.
11	Name: Hexanedioic acid, polymer with N-(2-aminoethyl)-1,3-propanediamine, aziridine, (chloromethyl)oxirane, 1,2-ethanediamine, N,N''-1,2-ethanediylbis [1,3-propanediamine], formic acid and α-hydro-ω-hydroxypoly (oxy-1,2-ethanediyl) CAS No.: 114133-44-7 Scope: Paper and paperboard Maximum level of use: 0.12% (Count as the dry weight)	Accepted on May 10, 2021. The Acceptance code is 卫食相申字(2021)第0008号.
12	Name: Phosphoric acid, zirconium(4⁺) salt (2:1) CAS No.: 13772-29-7 Scope: Plastic: PE, PP, PS, PLA; Coating and coating film Maximum level of use: 1%, for coating and coating film, count as the coating formula.	Accepted on July 7, 2021. The Acceptance code is 卫食相申字(2021)第0011号.	Issued for public comments on December 9, 2021, but has not officially approved.

2.2 List of drafted approvals of expanded use of current food contact additives (15 types)

S.N.	Basic information	Acceptance date	Approval status (By the end of 2021)
1	Name: Talc CAS No.: 14807-96-6 Scope: Plastic: PLA Maximum level of use: 30%	Accepted on October 26, 2020. The Acceptance code is 卫食相申字(2020)第0013号.	Issued for public comments on February 4, 2021, and officially approved on July 26, 2021 according to Notice No. 6, 2021.
2	Name: Phosphorous trichloride, reaction products with 1,1’-biphenyl and 2,4-bis(1,1-dimethylethyl)phenol CAS No.: 119345-01-6 Scope: Plastic: PPSU; PESU Maximum level of use: PPSU: 0.15%; PESU: 0.115%	Accepted on June 8, 2020. The Acceptance code is 卫食相进申字(2020)第0009号.
3	Name: C.I. Solvent Red 135 CAS No.: 20749-68-2 Scope: Plastic: PCT Maximum level of use: 0.03%	Accepted on October 28, 2019. The Acceptance code is卫食相申字(2019)第0014号.
4	Name: Paraffin wax CAS No.: 8002-74-2 Scope: Rubber Maximum level of use: 3%	Accepted on September 16, 2019. The Acceptance code is 卫食相进申字(2019)第0025号.	Issued for public comments on April 21, 2021, and officially approved on October 22, 2021 according to Notice No. 9, 2021.
5	Name: Maltodextin CAS No.: 9050-36-6 Scope: Adhesive Maximum level of use: Appropriate level	Accepted on January 8, 2021. The Acceptance code is 卫食相申字(2021)第0002号.	Issued for public comments on June 29, 2021, but has not officially approved.
6	Name: C.I. pigment blue 15 CAS No.: 147-14-8 Scope: Plastic: PLA Maximum level of use: 0.7%	Accepted on November 2, 2020. The Acceptance code is卫食相申字(2020)第0017号.
7	Name: C.I. pigment red 254 CAS No.: 84632-65-5 Scope: Plastic: PLA Maximum level of use: 1.4%	Accepted on November 2, 2020. The Acceptance code is卫食相申字(2020)第0016号.
8	Name: Carbon black CAS No.: 1333-86-4 Scope: Plastic: PLA Maximum level of use: 1.5%	Accepted on November 2, 2020. The Acceptance code is卫食相申字(2020)第0015号.
9	Name: C.I. pigment yellow 180 CAS No.: 77804-81-0 Scope: Plastic: PLA Maximum level of use: 0.5%	Accepted on November 2, 2020. The Acceptance code is卫食相申字(2020)第0014号.
10	Name: Hydroxyethyl cellulose CAS No.: 9004-62-0 Scope: Rubber Maximum level of use: 1%	Accepted on May 17, 2021. The Acceptance code is 卫食相申字(2021)第0009号.	Issued for public comments on August 20, 2021, but has not officially approved.
11	Name: 2-Propenoic acid, polymer with ethenylbenzene CAS No.: 25085-34-1 Scope: Rubber Maximum level of use: 30%	Accepted on May 17, 2021. The Acceptance code is 卫食相申字(2021)第0010号.
12	Name: 2-Propenoic acid, polymer with sodium phosphinate, sodium salt CAS No.: 129898-01-7 Scope: Paper and paperboard Maximum level of use: Appropriate level	Accepted on July 9, 2020. The Acceptance code is 卫食相申字(2020)第0010号.
13	Name: Rosin, ester with glycerol CAS No.: 8050-31-5 Scope: Paper and paperboard Maximum level of use: 0.25%	Accepted on November 18, 2020. The Acceptance code is 卫食相申字(2020)第0019号.
14	Name: C.I. solvent red 52 CAS No.: 80-39-0 Scope: Plastic: PCT Maximum level of use: 0.03%	Accepted on October 28, 2019. The Acceptance code is 卫食相申字(2019)第0015号.	Issued for public comments on October 27, 2021, but has not officially approved.
15	Name: C.I. pigment yellow 180 CAS No.: 77804-81-0 Scope: Plastic: PCT Maximum level of use: 0.3%	Accepted on March 9, 2021. The Acceptance code is 卫食相进申字(2021)第0009号.

2.3 List of drafted approved new food contact resins (17 types)

S.N.	Basic information	Acceptance date	Approval status (By the end of 2021)
1	Name: 2-Butenedioic acid (E)-, polymer with 1,3-isobenzofurandione and tricyclodecanedimethanol CAS No.: 68784-89-4 Scope: Coating and coating film Maximum level of use: 15% (count as the dry weight of coating)	Accepted on September 10, 2020. The Acceptance code is 卫食相进申字(2020)第0017号.	Issued for public comments on February 4, 2021, and officially approved on July 26, 2021 according to Notice No. 6, 2021.
2	Name: 1,4-benzenedicarboxylic acid, polymer with 1,3-benzenedicarboxylic acid, 2,2,4,4-tetramethyl-1,3-cyclobutanediol, 1,4-cyclohexanedimethanol, and 1,6-hexanediol CAS No.: / Scope: Coating and coating film Maximum level of use: 80% (count as the dry weight of coating)	Accepted on September 8, 2020. The Acceptance code is 卫食相进申字(2020)第0014号.
3	Name: 2-Propenoic acid, 2-methyl-, polymer with N-(butoxymethyl)-2-propenamide, ethenylbenzene and ethyl 2-propenoate CAS No.: 26589-46-8 Scope: Coating and coating film Maximum level of use: Appropriate level	Accepted on November 6, 2020. The Acceptance code is 卫食相进申字(2020)第0020号.
4	Name: 2,6-Naphthalenedicarboxylic acid, 2,6-dimethyl ester, polymer with 1,4-cyclohexanedimethanol, 1,2-ethanediol, 2,2’-oxybis[ethanol] and β³,β³,β⁹,β⁹- tetramethyl-2,4,8,10-tetraoxaspiro [5.5]undecane-3,9-diethanol CAS No.: 2146168-28-5 Scope: Plastic Maximum level of use: Appropriate level	Accepted on September 8, 2020. The Acceptance code is 卫食相进申字(2020)第0016号.
5	Name: 1,4-benzenedicarboxylic acid, polymer with 1,3-benzenedicarboxylic acid, 2,2,4,4-tetramethyl-1,3-cyclobutanediol, 1,4-cyclohexanedimethanol, and 1,3-propanediol, 2-methyl CAS No.: / Scope: Coating and coating film Maximum level of use: 80% (count as the dry weight of coating)	Accepted on September 8, 2020. The Acceptance code is 卫食相进申字(2020)第0015号.	Issued for public comments on April 21, 2021, and officially approved on October 22, 2021 according to Notice No. 9, 2021.
6	Name: Styrene polymer with ethyl acrylate, methacrylic acid and glycidyl methacrylate CAS No.: 56990-26-2 Scope: Coating and coating film Maximum level of use: 82.1% (count as the dry weight of coating)	Accepted on September 8, 2020. The Acceptance code is 卫食相申字(2020)第0011号.
7	Name: 2-Propenoic acid, 2-methyl-, polymer with methyl 2-methyl-2-propenoate and 2-propenoic acid CAS No.: 39332-53-1 Scope: Coating and coating film Maximum level of use: 16.3% (count as the dry weight of coating)	Accepted on September 8, 2020. The Acceptance code is 卫食相申字(2020)第0012号.
8	Name: Copolymer of acrylic acid, styrene, acrylic acid ethyl ester, acrylic acid 2-ethylhexylester, methacrylic acid methyl ester CAS No.: 25585-76-6 Scope: Adhesive (Indirect contact with food) Maximum level of use: Appropriate level	Accepted on April 8, 2020. The Acceptance code is 卫食相申字(2020)第0004号.	Issued for public comments on August 20, 2021, but has not officially approved.
9	Name: Polymer of cyclohexanedimethanol-1,4, ethylene glycol, 2,2-dimethyl-1,3-propanediol, isophthalic acid, dimethyl terephthalate and trimellitic anhydride CAS No.: 74239-60-4 Scope: Coating and coating film Maximum level of use: 30%	Accepted on January 5, 2021. The Acceptance code is 卫食相进申字(2021)第0002号.
10	Name: Polymer of ethyl acrylate, acrylic acid, and styrene CAS No.: / Scope: Coating and coating film Maximum level of use: 2%	Accepted on May 14, 2021. The Acceptance code is 卫食相进申字(2021)第0013号.	Issued for public comments on October 27, 2021, but has not officially approved.
11	Name: 1,3-Benzenedicarboxylic acid, polymer with 2,2-dimethyl-1,3-propanediol, 1,2-ethanediol and hexanedioic acid CAS No.: 58481-50-8 Scope: Coating and coating film Maximum level of use: 10%	Accepted on May 14, 2021. The Acceptance code is 卫食相进申字(2021)第0011号.
12	Name: 1-isocyanato-3-isocyanatomethyl- 3,5,5,-trimethylcyclohexane homopolymer, methyl ethyl ketone oxime-blocked CAS No.: 103170-26-9 Scope: Coating and coating film Maximum level of use: 15%	Accepted on January 5, 2021. The Acceptance code is 卫食相进申字(2021)第0003号.
13	Name: 1,3-Benzenedicarboxylic acid, polymer with azacyclotridecan-2-one, 1,4-benzenedicarboxylic acid, dodecanedioic acid and 4,4'-methylenebis [2-methylcyclohexanamine] CAS No.: 2080394-29-0 Scope: Plastic Maximum level of use: /	Accepted on December 24, 2019. The Acceptance code is 卫食相申字(2019)第0021号.
14	Name: Propanoic acid, 3-hydroxy-2-(hydroxymethyl)-2-methyl-, polymer with 1,3-diisocyanatomethylbenzene and α-hydro-ω-hydroxypoly [oxy(methyl-1,2-ethanediyl)] CAS No.: 37273-57-7 Scope: Adhesive (Indirect contact with food) Maximum level of use: Appropriate level	Accepted on May 10, 2021. The Acceptance code is 卫食相申字(2021)第0006号.
15	Name: 2-Propenoic acid, polymer with butyl 2-propenoate, ethenyl acetate and 2-ethylhexyl-2-propenoate CAS No.: 35239-19-1 Scope: Adhesive (Indirect contact with food) Maximum level of use: 63%	Accepted on May 10, 2021. The Acceptance code is 卫食相申字(2021)第0005号.	Issued for public comments on December 9, 2021, but has not officially approved.
16	Name: 1,4-Benzenedicarboxylic acid, 1,4-dimethyl ester, polymer with decanedioic acid, 2,2-dimethyl-1,3-propanediol, and 1,2-ethanediol CAS No.: 51382-28-6 Scope: Coating and coating film Maximum level of use: 40% (count as the dry weight of coating)	Accepted on May 18, 2020. The Acceptance code is 卫食相申字(2020)第0007号.
17	Name: Polymer of 1,4-butanediol dimethacrylate, 2-hydroxyethyl methacrylate, ethyl acrylate, acrylic acid, and styrene CAS No.: / Scope: Coating and coating film Maximum level of use: 92% (count as the coating formula)	Accepted on May 14, 2021. The Acceptance code is 卫食相进申字(2021)第0012号.

2.4 Lists of drafted approvals of new food contact material and article and disinfectant raw material (2 types)

S.N.

Basic information

Acceptance date

Approval status

(By the end of 2021)

Name: Silicon dioxide coatings made from the monomers hexamethyldisiloxane and hexamethyldisilazane

CAS No.: /

Scope: PET coating

Maximum level of use: /

Accepted on May 8, 2020. The Acceptance code is 卫食相进申字(2020)第0007号.

Issued for public comments on June 29, 2021, but has not officially approved.

Name: Peroxyoctanoic acid

CAS No.: 33734-57-5

Scope: 1) Tools and equipment that come into direct contact with food or the surfaces of food packaging materials;

2) Tableware, drinkware.

Maximum level of use: /

Accepted on April 29, 2020. The Acceptance code is 卫食相申字(2020)第0006号.

3. List of officially approved new food contact additives and resins in 2021 (37 types)

In 2021, there were totally 37 of new food contact additives and resins officially approved by NHC, including 7 new food contact additives, 17 of expanded use of current food contact additives, and 13 of new food contact resins. The detailed information of those 37 products are listed as follows:

3.1 List of approvals of new food contact additives (7 types)

S.N.	Basic information	Acceptance date	Date for comments	Approval date
1	Name: 1,3,5-Tris (2,2-dimethylpropanamido) benzene CAS No.: 745070-61-5 Scope: Plastic: PP Maximum level of use: 0.025%	Accepted on July 11, 2019. The Acceptance code is卫食相进申字(2019)第0021号.	Issued for public comments on August 5, 2020.	Approved on January 7, 2021 according to Notice No. 9, 2020.
2	Name: Calcium hydroxide CAS No.: 1305-62-0 Scope: Plastic: PP Maximum level of use: 0.05%	Accepted on June 22, 2020. The Acceptance code is 卫食相进申字(2020)第0010号.	Issued for public comments on October 16, 2020.	Approved on February 20, 2021 according to Notice No. 2, 2021.
3	Name: Alkanes, C_11-15-iso- CAS No.: 90622-58-5 Scope: Ink (Indirect contact with food) Maximum level of use: 90%	Accepted on December 14, 2015. The Acceptance code is 卫食相进申字(2015)第0015号.	Issued for public comments on October 16, 2020.	Approved on February 20, 2021 according to Notice No. 2, 2021.
4	Name: Silicic acid, sodium salt, reaction product with chlorotrimethylsilane and isopropyl alcohol CAS No.: 68988-56-7 Scope: Paper and paperboard Maximum level of use: 0.00585% (count as the dry weight)	Accepted on March 7, 2018. The Acceptance code is 卫食相进申字(2018)第0010号.	Issued for public comments on February 4, 2021.	Approved on July 26, 2021 according to Notice No. 6, 2021.
5	Name: Dodecylguanidine hydrochloride CAS No.: 13590-97-1 Scope: Paper and paperboard Maximum level of use: 0.02% (count as the dry weight)	Accepted on December 2, 2019. The Acceptance code is 卫食相进申字(2019)第0027号.	Issued for public comments on December 14, 2020.	Approved on July 26, 2021 according to Notice No. 6, 2021.
6	Name: Poly(1,4-butylene adipate) CAS No.: 25103-87-1 Scope: Plastic Maximum level of use: 0.09%	Accepted on July 3, 2020. The Acceptance code is 卫食相申字(2020)第0009号.	Issued for public comments on December 14, 2020.	Approved on July 26, 2021 according to Notice No. 6, 2021.
7	Name: 2-Propen-1-aminium, N,N-dimethyl-N-2-propen-1-yl-, chloride (1:1), polymer with 2-propenamide, decarboxylated, hydrochlorides CAS No.: 913068-94-7 Scope: Paper and paperboard Maximum level of use: 0.5% (count as the dry paper)	Accepted on April 23, 2020. The Acceptance code is 卫食相进申字(2020)第0002号.	Issued for public comments on April 21, 2021.	Approved on October 22, 2021 according to Notice No. 9, 2021.

3.2 List of approvals of expanded use of current food contact additives (17 types)

S.N.	Basic information	Acceptance date	Date for comments	Approval date
1	Name: C.I. Solvent Red 101 CAS No.: 1309-37-1 Scope: Plastic: PCT Maximum level of use: 0.3%	Accepted on October 28, 2019. The Acceptance code is 卫食相申字(2019)第0016号.	Issued for public comments on August 5, 2020.	Approved on January 7, 2021 according to Notice No. 9, 2020.
2	Name: Magnesium hydroxide CAS No.: 1309-42-8 Scope: Plastic: POM Maximum level of use: 0.07%	Accepted on April 27, 2020. The Acceptance code is卫食相进申字(2020)第0006号.	Issued for public comments on August 5, 2020.	Approved on January 7, 2021 according to Notice No. 9, 2020.
3	Name: Magnesium aluminum hydroxide carbonate (hydrate) CAS No.: 11097-59-9 Scope: Plastic: POM Maximum level of use: 0.02%	Accepted on April 27, 2020. The Acceptance code is卫食相进申字(2020)第0005号.	Issued for public comments on August 5, 2020.	Approved on January 7, 2021 according to Notice No. 9, 2020.
4	Name: Polycyclooctene CAS No.: 25267-51-0 Scope: Plastic: EVOH Maximum level of use: 8%	Accepted on May 11, 2020. The Acceptance code is卫食相进申字(2020)第0008号.	Issued for public comments on August 5, 2020.	Approved on January 7, 2021 according to Notice No. 9, 2020.
5	Name: C.I. pigment blue 15 CAS No.: 147-14-8 Scope: Plastic: PCT Maximum level of use: 0.25%	Accepted on December 26, 2019. The Acceptance code is卫食相申字(2019)第0022号.	Issued for public comments on October 16, 2020.	Approved on February 20, 2021 according to Notice No. 2, 2021.
6	Name: Glass fiber CAS No.: 65997-17-3 Scope: Plastic: PTFE Maximum level of use: 25%	Accepted on June 22, 2020. The Acceptance code is卫食相申字(2020)第0008号.	Issued for public comments on October 16, 2020.	Approved on February 20, 2021 according to Notice No. 2, 2021.
7	Name: Talc CAS No.: 14807-96-6 Scope: Adhesive Maximum level of use: Appropriate level	Accepted on January 20, 2020. The Acceptance code is 卫食相申字(2020)第0002号.	Issued for public comments on October 16, 2020.	Approved on February 20, 2021 according to Notice No. 2, 2021.
8	Name: Talc CAS No.: 14807-96-6 Scope: Plastic: PLA Maximum level of use: 30%	Accepted on October 26, 2020. The Acceptance code is卫食相申字(2020)第0013号.	Issued for public comments on February 4, 2021.	Approved on July 26, 2021 according to Notice No. 6, 2021.
9	Name: Phosphorous trichloride, reaction products with 1,1’-biphenyl and 2,4-bis(1,1-dimethylethyl) phenol CAS No.: 119345-01-6 Scope: Plastic: PPSU, PESU Maximum level of use: PPSU: 0.15%; PESU: 0.115%	Accepted on June 8, 2020. The Acceptance code is 卫食相进申字(2020)第0009号.	Issued for public comments on February 4, 2021.	Approved on July 26, 2021 according to Notice No. 6, 2021.
10	Name: C.I. solvent red 135 CAS No.: 20749-68-2 Scope: Plastic: PCT Maximum level of use: 0.03%	Accepted on October 28, 2019. The Acceptance code is 卫食相申字(2019)第0014号.	Issued for public comments on February 4, 2021.	Approved on July 26, 2021 according to Notice No. 6, 2021.
11	Name: C.I. pigment violet 15 CAS No.: 12769-96-9 Scope: Plastic: PS Maximum level of use: 3%	Accepted on September 16, 2019. The Acceptance code is 卫食相申字(2019)第0010号.	Issued for public comments on December 14, 2020.	Approved on July 26, 2021 according to Notice No. 6, 2021.
12	Name: Zinc phosphate CAS No.: 7779-90-0 Scope: Coating and coating film Maximum level of use: 12% (count as the dry weight of coating)	Accepted on July 2, 2020. The Acceptance code is 卫食相进申字(2020)第0011号.	Issued for public comments on December 14, 2020.	Approved on July 26, 2021 according to Notice No. 6, 2021.
13	Name: Ethanol, 2-amino- CAS No.: 141-43-5 Scope: Paper and paperboard Maximum level of use: 0.041% (for paper and paperboard, count as the dry weight); 0.01% (for paper coating, count as the dry weight).	Accepted on July 10, 2020. The Acceptance code is 卫食相进申字(2020)第0012号.	Issued for public comments on December 14, 2020.	Approved on July 26, 2021 according to Notice No. 6, 2021.
14	Name: 2,4-Bis(2,4-dimethylphenyl) -6- (2-hydroxy-4-n-octyloxyphenyl) -1,3,5-triazine CAS No.: 2725-22-6 Scope: Plastic: PP, PE Maximum level of use: 0.03% (except for water-based foods)	Accepted on April 12, 2019. The Acceptance code is卫食相申字(2019)第0005号. Or accepted on July 15, 2019. The Acceptance code is 卫食相申字(2019)第0009号.	Issued for public comments on December 14, 2020.	Approved on July 26, 2021 according to Notice No. 6, 2021.
15	Name: 2-Methyl-2-propenoic acid 2-ethyl-2-[[(2-methyl-1-oxo-2-propenyl) oxy] methyl]-1,3-propanediyl ester CAS No.: 3290-92-4 Scope: Rubber Maximum level of use: 1.2%	Accepted on October 23, 2019. The Acceptance code is 卫食相申字(2019)第0012号.	Issued for public comments on December 14, 2020.	Approved on July 26, 2021 according to Notice No. 6, 2021.
16	Name: 2-Propenoic acid, polymer with 2-ethylhexyl 2-propenoate CAS No.: 25134-51-4 Scope: Plastic: ABS Maximum level of use: 0.036%	Accepted on October 28, 2019. The Acceptance code is 卫食相申字(2019)第0017号.	Issued for public comments on December 14, 2020.	Approved on July 26, 2021 according to Notice No. 6, 2021.
17	Name: Paraffin wax CAS No.: 8002-74-2 Scope: Rubber Maximum level of use: 3%	Accepted on September 16, 2019. The Acceptance code is 卫食相进申字(2019)第0025号.	Issued for public comments on April 21, 2021.	Approved on October 22, 2021 according to Notice No. 9, 2021.

3.3 List of approvals of new food contact resins (13 types)

S.N.	Basic information	Acceptance date	Date for comments	Approval date
1	Name: 1,3-Benzenedicarboxylic acid, polymer with dimethyl 1,4-benzenedicarboxylate, 2,2-dimethyl-1,3-propanediol and 1,2-ethanediol CAS No.: 35176-78-4 Scope: Coating and coating film Maximum level of use: 20% (count as the coating formula)	Accepted on June 27, 2019. The Acceptance code. is卫食相进申字(2019)第0017号.	Issued for public comments on August 5, 2020.	Approved on January 7, 2021 according to Notice No. 9, 2020.
2	Name: 1,4-Benzenedicarboxylic acid, 1,4-dimethyl ester, polymer with decanedioic acid, 2,2-dimethyl-1,3- propanediol and 1,2- ethanediol CAS No.: 51382-28-6 Scope: Coating and coating film Maximum level of use: 9% (count as the coating formula)	Accepted on June 27, 2019. The Acceptance code is 卫食相进申字(2019)第0018号.	Issued for public comments on August 5, 2020.	Approved on January 7, 2021 according to Notice No. 9, 2020.
3	Name: 2-Propenoic acid, 2-methyl-, polymer with N-(butoxymethyl)-2- propenamide, ethenylbenzene and ethyl 2-propenoate CAS No.: 26589-46-8 Scope: Coating and coating film Maximum level of use: Appropriate level	Accepted on September 16, 2019. The Acceptance code is 卫食相进申字(2019)第0024号.	Issued for public comments on October 16, 2020. (Note: Has issued for public comments on February 18. 2020.)	Approved on February 20, 2021 according to Notice No. 2, 2021.
4	Name: 2-Butenedioic acid (E)-, polymer with 1,3-isobenzofurandione and tricyclodecanedimethanol CAS No.: 68784-89-4 Scope: Coating and coating film Maximum level of use: 15% (count as the dry weight of coating)	Accepted on September 10, 2020. The Acceptance code is 卫食相进申字(2020)第0017号.	Issued for public comments on February 4, 2021.	Approved on July 26, 2021 according to Notice No. 6, 2021.
5	Name: 1,4-Benzenedicarboxylic acid, polymer with 1,3-benzenedicarboxylic acid, 2,2,4,4-tetramethyl-1,3- cyclobutanediol, 1,4-cyclohexanedimethanol, and 1,6-hexanediol CAS No.: / Scope: Coating and coating film Maximum level of use: 80% (count as the dry weight of coating)	Accepted on September 8, 2020. The Acceptance code is 卫食相进申字(2020)第0014号.	Issued for public comments on February 4, 2021.	Approved on July 26, 2021 according to Notice No. 6, 2021.
6	Name: 2-Propenoic acid, 2-methyl-, polymer with N-(butoxymethyl)-2- propenamide, ethenylbenzene and ethyl 2-propenoate CAS No.: 26589-46-8 Scope: Coating and coating film Maximum level of use: Appropriate level	Accepted on November 6, 2020. The Acceptance code is 卫食相进申字(2020)第0020号.	Issued for public comments on February 4, 2021.	Approved on July 26, 2021 according to Notice No. 6, 2021.
7	Name: 2,6-Naphthalenedicarboxylic acid, 2,6-dimethyl ester, polymer with 1,4-cyclohexanedimethanol, 1,2-ethanediol, 2,2’-oxybis[ethanol] and β³,β³,β⁹,β⁹-tetramethyl-2,4,8,10 -tetraoxaspiro[5.5]undecane-3,9-diethanol CAS No.: 2146168-28-5 Scope: Plastic Maximum level of use: Appropriate level	Accepted on September 8, 2020. The Acceptance code is 卫食相进申字(2020)第0016号.	Issued for public comments on February 4, 2021.	Approved on July 26, 2021 according to Notice No. 6, 2021.
8	Name: Poly[imino-1,4-butanediylimino (1,10-dioxo-1,10-decanediyl)] CAS No.: 26247-06-3 Scope: Plastic Maximum level of use: Appropriate level	Accepted on April 13, 2020. The Acceptance code is 卫食相进申字(2020)第0001号.	Issued for public comments on December 14, 2020.	Approved on July 26, 2021 according to Notice No. 6, 2021.
9	Name: 2-Propenoic acid, polymer with butyl 2-propenoate, ethenyl acetate, 2-ethylhexyl 2-propenoate and ethyl 2-propenoate CAS No.: 68698-72-6 Scope: Adhesive (Indirect contact with food) Maximum level of use: 20 g/m²(count as the dry weight)	Accepted on April 8, 2020. The Acceptance code. is卫食相申字(2020)第0003号.	Issued for public comments on December 14, 2020.	Approved on July 26, 2021 according to Notice No. 6, 2021.
10	Name: 2,5-Furandione, polymer with ethene, ester with ethenol homopolymer CAS No.: 76930-37-5 Scope: Coating and coating film Maximum level of use: Appropriate level	Accepted on April 27, 2020. The Acceptance code is 卫食相进申字(2020)第0004号.	Issued for public comments on December 14, 2020.	Approved on July 26, 2021 according to Notice No. 6, 2021.
11	Name: 1,4-benzenedicarboxylic acid, polymer with 1,3-benzenedicarboxylic acid, 2,2,4,4-tetramethyl-1,3- cyclobutanediol, 1,4-cyclohexanedimethanol, and 1,3-propanediol, 2-methyl CAS No.: / Scope: Coating and coating film Maximum level of use: 80% (count as the dry weight of coating)	Accepted on September 8, 2020. The Acceptance code is 卫食相进申字(2020)第0015号.	Issued for public comments on April 21, 2021.	Approved on October 22, 2021 according to Notice No. 9, 2021.
12	Name: Styrene polymer with ethyl acrylate, methacrylic acid and glycidyl methacrylate CAS No.: 56990-26-2 Scope: Coating and coating film Maximum level of use: 82.1% (count as the dry weight of coating)	Accepted on September 8, 2020. The Acceptance code is 卫食相申字(2020)第0011号.	Issued for public comments on April 21, 2021.	Approved on October 22, 2021 according to Notice No. 9, 2021.
13	Name: 2-Propenoic acid, 2-methyl-, polymer with methyl 2-methyl-2-propenoate and 2-propenoic acid CAS No.: 39332-53-1 Scope: Coating and coating film Maximum level of use: 16.3% (count as the dry weight of coating)	Accepted on September 8, 2020. The Acceptance code is 卫食相申字(2020)第0012号.	Issued for public comments on April 21, 2021.	Approved on October 22, 2021 according to Notice No. 9, 2021.

Summary

In order to implement the requirements of epidemic prevention and control, and properly carry out the technical review work, CFSA continues to adopt the way of online video evaluation for new food-related products.

Through above analysis and summary, it can be seen that compared to 2020, the number of accepted products (58) and the number of the products for public comment (46) in 2021 has increased significantly, especially for imported products. This shows that the pace of compliance of import companies is also accelerating under the normalization epidemic situation.

The application process of new food contact additives and resins includes three important stages. Stage 1, NHC accepts the application. Stage 2, CFSA issues the drafts for public comments after technical review. Stage 3, NHC approves the application. Generally, the application timeline is at least one year. Thus, if the application is accepted in this year, its draft for public comment will generally be issued in this year or next year, and if goes well, it will be approved in next year or the year after next year. This can also be clearly seen from the summary of the above table (the number of products officially approved in 2021 and the number of the products for public comment in 2020 are same).

Enterprises who want to carry out the application are suggested to strengthen the feasibility analysis of product registration, ensure the quality of application dossiers, and make adequate preparations for product technical review. If you have any needs or questions, please contact us at service@cirs-group.com.

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