Open AccessScientific Opinion on the safety evaluation of the substance glycolic acid for use in food contact materials
Author(s) -
Flavourings
Publication year - 2010
Publication title -
efsa journal
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.076
H-Index - 97
ISSN - 1831-4732
DOI - 10.2903/j.efsa.2010.1927
Subject(s) - food contact materials , polyethylene terephthalate , glycolic acid , food packaging , polyester , polylactic acid , plastic packaging , food science , chemistry , materials science , organic chemistry , lactic acid , polymer , composite material , biology , bacteria , genetics
This scientific opinion of EFSA deals with the risk assessment of the substance glycolic acid, CAS No. 79‐14‐1, REF. No. 18117 for which the CEF Panel concluded that there is no safety concern for the consumer if the substance is used for manufacturing polyglycolic acid for i) indirect food contact behind polyesters such as polyethylene terephthalate (PET) and polylactic acid (PLA) and ii) direct food contact of a blend of PGA up to 3% w/w in PET and PLA.