Scientific Opinion on the safety evaluation of the active substance, open‐cell expanded polystyrene manufactured with talc and alkyl(C8‐C22) sulphonic acid (salts)for use in active food contact materials

摘要

This scientific opinion of EFSA deals with the risk assessment of the open‐cell expanded polystyrene, manufactured with talc, CAS No 14807‐96‐6, FCM substance No 615, and alkyl(C8‐C22) sulphonic acid (salts) FCM substance No 16. Migration test results for trays made of open‐cell EPS into water and 3% acetic acid for 10 days at 40 °C have been provided and demonstrated the compliance with the overall migration limit and the SML for alkyl(C8‐C22) sulphonic acid (salts) as established by Commission Regulation (EU) No 10/2011. All substances used for the manufacture of the open‐cell EPS have already been evaluated and are used in compliance with Commission Regulation (EU) No 10/2011. Therefore further toxicological data are not needed. Provided that the requirements of the Commission Regulation (EU) No 10/2011 are respected, the CEF Panel concluded that there is no safety concern for the consumer when used as liquid absorber in contact with fresh meat, poultry and fish.