Public Solicitation of Opinions on Two New Varieties of Food-related Products including Polyvinyl Alcohol Copolymer

This announcement solicits public comments on the evaluation results of two new varieties of food contact substances, including vinyl alcohol homopolymer and calcium tert-butylphosphonate. This includes the decision to expand the scope of use and usage level of vinyl alcohol homopolymer as an additive in food contact materials and articles, and the decision regarding calcium tert-butylphosphonate as a new variety additive for PE and PP plastic materials and articles intended for food contact. The deadline for comments is December 18, 2025.