CIRS Assists PTTMCC in Obtaining Approval for New Biodegradable Plastic PBSA

On March 13, 2024, the National Health Commission (NHC) of China issued Announcement No. 2 of 2024, officially approving 23 “three new foods”, including a new food-related product, Polybutylene succinate adipate (PBSA)”, submitted by CIRS Group on behalf of PTTMCC Biochem Co., Ltd. (PTTMCC). Details are as follows:

PBSA is a biodegradable plastic material with unique composting properties, providing home compostability at its end-of-life solution, to be composted in ambient conditions within 12 months. In addition, PBSA offers excellent processability, flexibility, and, more importantly, certified for food contact certifications.

During the application process for new food contact substance in China, CIRS Group collaborated closely with PTTMCC Biochem Co., Ltd. to assist the company in overcoming challenges in the analysis of oligomers and by-products, toxicology, and dietary exposure assessment, ultimately resulting in successful approval!

About PTTMCC

PTTMCC Biochem Co., Ltd. is a strategic joint venture established by PTT Global Chemical Public Company Limited (GC) and Mitsubishi Chemical Corporation (MCC). The company specializes in the production and sales of bioplastics, aiming to become a global leader in compostable bioplastic materials. They provide swift solutions that empower clients to maximize the potential of these materials across various application areas.

About CIRS Group

The Food Business Division of CIRS Group was established in 2012 and has provided over 1,000 domestic and international food and related enterprises with “one-stop” food compliance services. The division has numerous successful cases in the fields of application for new food raw materials, new food additives, new food-related products (new food contact materials substance), synthetic biology food ingredients, special food in China, U.S. GRAS certification, EU Novel Food, and health food, etc.

CIRS Service

• New Food Contact Substance Registration in China
• China Declaration of Compliance (DoC) for FCM
• NHC New Food Raw Material Registration in China
• NHC New Food Additive Registration in China
• Genetically Modified Microorganism Food Additive Registration in China
• SAMR Health Food (Dietary Supplement) Registration/Filing in China

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