SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, has launched an all-in-one solution to assist manufacturers and suppliers of food contact substances in obtaining regulatory authorization for North American markets.
Food contact substances are subject to stringent safety standards and need to undergo a rigorous authorization process in many markets before being allowed to be used in the manufacturing of food contact materials. The authorization process, which typically takes between six months and two years to complete, involves complex procedures and specialized expertise that many manufacturers may lack internally.
In the US, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) offers the Food Contact Notification (FCN) pathway, a preferred route due to its two key advantages: proprietary approval and a relatively fast process once the notification is submitted. In Canada, while regulatory authorization is only mandatory for specific applications – such as food contact substances used in infant formula packaging and certain novel processes – it is common practice to seek a voluntary letter of no objection (LONO) from Health Canada to demonstrate compliance.
SGS’s new regulatory submission service simplifies and accelerates the approval process for both FCN and LONO applications. By partnering with a trusted industry leader, this solution offers a seamless approach that integrates expert preparation of regulatory dossiers with advanced migration testing. Beyond FCN and LONO submissions, this service has the potential to expand into additional markets, providing a truly comprehensive, one-stop solution for optimizing authorization processes.
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