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U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

Threshold of Regulation (TOR) Exemptions
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TOR number 2026-002

Threshold of Regulation Exemptions are generally applicable and are effective for the food contact substance (FCS) for the listed intended use regardless of manufacturer or supplier.
Food Contact Substance: 9,10-Anthracenedione, 1,4-bis[(2,4,6-trimethylphenyl)amino]- (CAS Reg. No. 116-75-6)
Use Limitations*: For use as an optical brightener at levels not to exceed 0.5 ppm in polystyrene intended for use in single- or repeat-use food contact articles at temperatures up to 70 °C in contact with all food types, except for use in contact with infant formula and human milk. The FCS is not for use in contact with infant formula and human milk. Such uses were not included as part of the intended use of the substance in the TOR exemption.
Requestor: BASF SE

*For references to food types and conditions of use, see Food Types & Conditions of Use for Food Contact Substances.
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