The regulation, published in the Official Journal of the European Union on 15 January 2011, entered into force on 4 February 2011, and will apply from 1 May 2011, when the existing Plastics Directive is repealed.
Passage of this legislation was the final step in clearing Tritan for use in housewares, small appliance, infant care, sports bottle and bulk water applications.
“Eastman is committed to providing the global market with high-quality materials that enable manufacturers to create tough, shatter-resistant and dishwasher-durable products,” said Lucian Boldea, business director for Eastman’s Specialty Plastics Business. “We’re pleased that the European Commission has cleared Eastman Tritan copolyester for food contact applications and that brand owners throughout the EU will be able to utilise the unique balance of properties offered by Tritan to create differentiated products.”
Eastman Tritan is a new-generation copolyester that delivers the advantages of traditional copolyesters, such as inherent toughness and clarity, as well as high heat and chemical resistance, improved design flexibility and ease of processing. Tritan is also free of bisphenol A (BPA).
Previously, Eastman Tritan copolyester received clearance by the US Food and Drug Administration for use in food contact applications. In addition, the Japan Hygienic Olefin and Styrene Plastics Association (JHOSPA) has amended its list of certified polymers to include the composition of Tritan, and Health Canada issued a Letter of No Objection allowing the use of Tritan in food contact applications.
Source: Eastman Chemical Company
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