| 4-HYDROXYBENZOIC ACID | |
| FEMA No.: | 3986 |
| JECFA No.: | 957 |
| Chemical names: | 4-HYDROXYBENZOIC ACID |
| Synonyms: | p-HYDROXYBENZOIC ACID; p-SALICYLIC ACID |
| 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.10/48 (2002) |
| Tox monograph: | FAS 48-JECFA 57/273 |
| Previous status: | 2001, SPECIFICATIONS WILL BE CONSIDERED AT JECFA 59. O |
| 11 Mar 03 | |
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