Opinion of the AFC Panel related to 2-Isopropyl thioxanthone (ITX) and 2-ethylhexyl-4-dimethylaminobenzoate (EHDAB) in food contact materials

Author (Corporate)	European Food Safety Authority (EFSA)
Publisher	EC
Publication Date	09/12/2005
Content Type	Policy-making
	The Scientific Panel on food additives, flavourings, processing aids and materials in contact with food (AFC) of the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA), adopted an opinion, in December 2005, on the possible health risks related to 2-Isopropylthioxanthone (ITX). ITX is a substance used in inks applied to packaging materials, including foods packed in cartons. Following a request of the European Commission, EFSA also provided scientific advice in the same opinion on another substance also used in inks, 2-ethylhexyl-4-dimethylaminobenzoate (EHDAB).
Source Link	Primary Source http://www.efsa.europa.eu/science/afc/afc_opinions/1256_en.html
Related Links	European Food Safety Authority: Press Release, 9.12.05 http://www.efsa.europa.eu/press_room/press_release/1258_en.html European Food Safety Authority: Press Release, 9.12.05 http://www.efsa.europa.eu/press_room/press_release/1258/pr_dir_itxsafety_en2.pdf
Subject Categories	Business and Industry
Countries / Regions	Europe