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Suitability for food contact
in the U.S.
The suitability for food contact and use
of food additives in the U.S.A. are regulated
by chapter 21 of the Code
of Federal Regulations (CFR)
in section 170 through section 199. This chapter
falls within the competence of FDA (Food
and Drug Administration U.S.A.),
that is the reason why these sections for simplicity
are often referred as FDA.
In particular, sections from 174 to 178 are those
dedicated to additives in direct contact with
foodstuffs among which coatings, polymers and
additives for polymers. FDA has defined specific
and very detailed criteria for resins, additives
and colourings, often strongly depending on the
application and on the final conditions of use
of the manufactured product, sometimes dedicating
an entire paragraph to a single resin.
By virtue of its complexity, it greatly differs
from the European regulation, so that it often
requires a specific formulation. It is therefore
essential to know the reference regulation right
from the first phases of design. Lati S.p.A.,
besides having products which are already conform
to the U.S. legislation, is able, upon request
and working in close contact with the customer,
to develop tailored solutions drawing from the
experience of a wide range of resins and colours.
Conformity with the U.S. regulation, although
it does not have strong legal value in Europe,
is required, in presence of a more and more globalized
market, even by European customers who export
overseas. To certify the conformity with this
regulation, Lati S.p.A. is able, upon request,
to support the customer in obtaining the NSF
51 standard, obtained c/o NSF
International, a U.S. agency which,
by conducting strict tests, certifies the conformity
with 21 CFR for indirect contact with foodstuff.
Lati S.p.A. already has to its credit a series
of formulations certified by this authoritative
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