FDA Announces Food Contact Notifications for 35 PFAS are No Longer Effective

As of January 6, 2025, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has announced that the food contact notifications (FCNs) for 35 per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are no longer effective, due to the abandonment of their uses by industry. The 35 FCNs had previously authorized food contact substances used for grease-proofing coatings applied to paper and paperboard packaging to prevent leaking of oil and water. Read More