UV/EB Inks - Take a Sigh of Relief

Duncan explained what the FDA is looking for before it gives the okay to UV and EB materials.

"The FDA has always had the position that if a material does not significantly migrate into food (the less-than-50-part-per-billion level is the current definition of this) and does not adulterate the taste or odor of the food (the "suitably pure" test), than it is not a food additive, and thus outside the FDA's scope of jurisdiction, making it suitable for direct food contact," Duncan said. He added, "There is both much optimism and much skepticism in the industry as to whether The Food Alliance will be successful,"