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FDA denies petition against use of phthalates in food packaging

FDA denies a petition requesting that the agency reconsider its denial of a citizen petition issued on May 19, 2022.

The citizen petition requested a ban on the use of eight ortho-phthalatesand revocation of the prior sanctioned uses for five ortho-phthalates in food based on alleged safety concerns. Ortho-phthalates, often referred to as “phthalates,” are chemicals used in plastic products (most commonly in the specific type of plastic named polyvinyl chloride, also known as PVC or vinyl) to make the material soft and less brittle. Our response explains that we adequately considered relevant information and views contained in the administrative record when responding to the original citizen petition.

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