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Joint FAO/WHO Expert Committee on Food Additives

CHLOROPHYLLS
INS: 140
Chemical names: PHAEOPHYTIN A MAGNESIUM COMPLEX (CHLOROPHYLL A); PHAEOPHYTIN B MAGNESIUM COMPLEX (CHLOROPHYLL B)
Synonyms: MAGNESIUM CHLOROPHYLL; MAGNESIUM PHAEOPHYTIN; C.I. NATURAL GREEN 3
Functional class: COLOUR
Colour class: PORPHYRIN
Colour code: C.I. (1975) No.75810
Latest evaluation: 1969
ADI: NOT LIMITED
Report: NMRS 46/TRS 445-JECFA 13/10
Specifications: COMPENDIUM ADDENDUM 10/FNP 52 Add.10/34 (METALS LIMITS) (2002)
Tox monograph: FAS 70.36/NMRS 46A-JECFA 13/14
Previous status: 1987, FNP 38-JECFA 31/69. R; COMPENDIUM/425
1984, FNP 31/1-JECFA 28/57. R,T
1974, NMRS 54/TRS 557-JECFA 18/16
1969, NMRS 46/TRS 445-JECFA 13/10, FAS 70.37/NMRS 46B-JECFA 13/7, FAS 70.36/NMRS 46A-JECFA 13/14. ADI NOT LIMITED. NL. R
1959, NMRS VOL. II-IV/63. N
 
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