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Summary of Evaluations Performed by the
Joint FAO/WHO Expert Committee on Food Additives

6,6-MYRTENYL FORMATE
COE No.: 10858
FEMA No.: 3405
JECFA No.: 983
Chemical names: (6,6-DIMETHYLBICYCLO[3.1.1]HEPT-2-EN-2-YL)METHYL FORMATE
Functional class: FLAVOURING AGENT
Latest evaluation: 2002
ADI: ACCEPTABLE
Comments: No safety concern at current levels of intake when used as a flavouring agent
Report: TRS 913-JECFA 59/41
Specifications: COMPENDIUM ADDENDUM 10/FNP 52 Add.10/52
Tox monograph: FAS 50-JECFA 59/173
 
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