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Joint FAO/WHO Expert Committee on Food Additives

ANISYL FORMATE
COE No.: 354
FEMA No.: 2101
JECFA No.: 872
Chemical names: 4-METHOXYBENZYL FORMATE
Synonyms: 4-METHOXYBENZYL FORMATE; p-METHOXYBENZYL FORMATE; ANISYL METHANOATE
Functional class: FLAVOURING AGENT
Latest evaluation: 2001
ADI: ACCEPTABLE
Comments: No safety concern at current levels of intake when used as a flavouring agent
Report: TRS 909-JECFA 57/84
Specifications: COMPENDIUM ADDENDUM 10/FNP 52 Add.10/46 (2002)
Tox monograph: FAS 48-JECFA 57/273
Previous status: 2001, COMPENDIUM ADDENDUM 9/FNP 52 Add.9/144. N,T
 
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