IS 16621 : 2017 Positive List of Constituents of Polyethylene and Polypropylene in Contact with Foodstuffs, Pharmaceuticals and Drinking Water

ICS 67.250; 83.080.20                         PCD 12

(Superseding IS 10141 : 2001 and 10909 : 2001)

1. Scope

1.1 This standard covers positive list of constituents of polyethylene (PE), polypropylene (PP) and their copolymers, manufacturing residues and necessary additives, which may be regarded as safe for use, when properly processed, in contact with foodstuffs, pharmaceuticals and drinking water and when present only in the prescribed limits of concentration.

1.2 It does not purport to establish the suitability of the ingredient singly in a particular foodstuff, pharmaceutical or drinking water from other than toxicological considerations

2. Referenced Documents

The following standard contains provision which, through reference in this text, constitutes provision of the standard. At the time of publication, the edition indicated was valid. All standards are subject to revision, and parties to agreements based on this standard is encouraged to investigate the possibility of applying the most recent edition of the standard indicated below.

IS No. Title

9833 : 2014 List of pigments and colorants for use n plastics in contact with foodstuffs, pharmaceuticals and drinking water (first revision)