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CFSAN/Office of Food Additive Safety
April 2007
21 CFR Reference | Packaging Materials | Max Dose [kGy] |
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Section 179.45(b) | Nitrocellulose-coated cellophane | 10 |
Glassine paper | 10 | |
Wax-coated paperboard | 10 | |
Polyolefin film | 10 | |
Kraft paper | 0.5 | |
Polyethylene terephthalate film (basic polymer) | 10 | |
Polystyrene film | 10 | |
Rubber hydrochloride film | 10 | |
Vinylidene chloride-vinyl chloride copolymer film | 10 | |
Nylon 11 [polyamide-11] | 10 | |
Section 179.45(c) | Ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymer | 30 |
Section 179.45(d) | Vegetable parchment | 60 |
Polyethylene film (basic polymer) | 60 | |
Polyethylene terephthalate film | 60 | |
Nylon 6 [polyamide-6] | 60 | |
Vinyl chloride-vinyl acetate copolymer film | 60 |
Note: Additional packaging materials for use during irradiation of prepackaged food are listed in the Threshold of Regulation Exemptions or Inventory of Effective Food Contact Substances