1.The use of C18 alkyl acrylate as a co-monomer is prohibited. 2.Dicyclopentanyl methacrylate has been added as an essential monomer, permitted only in copolymer systems where acrylic acid accounts for ≥ 50 % of the total monomers. 3.All previous restrictions on the ultraviolet absorber 2-[3-(2H-benzotriazol-2-yl)-4-hydroxyphenyl]ethyl methacrylate have been removed.
Update to the Japan-Positive List of Food Contact Materials - Polymer composed of acrylic acids as the main monomer
Update Date: Dec 4, 2025
