JECFA Evaluations-beta-NAPHTHYL METHYL ETHER-

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

beta-NAPHTHYL METHYL ETHER
JECFA No.:	1257
Chemical names:	2-METHOXYNAPHTHALENE
Synonyms:	beta-NAPHTHOL METHYL ETHER; NEROLIN I; NEROLIN, YARA YARA; YARA YARA
Functional class:	FLAVOURING AGENT
Latest evaluation:	2003
ADI:	ACCEPTABLE
Comments:	No safety concern at current levels of intake when used as a flavouring agent
Report:	TRS 922-JECFA 61/86
Specifications:	COMPENDIUM ADDENDUM 11/FNP 52 Add. 11/116
Tox monograph:	FAS 52-JECFA 61/335

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