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Moca

Level 5High concernIn Winter's Dictionary

Moca is a other — Packaging adhesive (prohibited from indirect addition to food from food contact surface)

Also: Bis Amine, Curalin M

What it does

Packaging adhesive (prohibited from indirect addition to food from food contact surface)

Where you'll see it

(banned in food contact)

What the research says

Moderately toxic by ingestion. Caused cancer and tumors in experimental animals.

Regulatory status

  • US FDA: BAN
  • Notes: IARC, EPA Genetic Toxicology Program, Community Right-to-Know List concerned

Sources

  • A Consumer's Dictionary of Food Additives (Winter): Packaging adhesive prohibited from indirect addition to human food from food contact surface