JECFA Evaluations-trans,trans-2,4-OCTADIENAL-

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

trans,trans-2,4-OCTADIENAL
COE No.:	11805
FEMA No.:	3721
JECFA No.:	1181
Chemical names:	(2E,4E)-OCTA-2,4-DIENAL
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 61/64
Specifications:	COMPENDIUM ADDENDUM 11/FNP 52 Add. 11/107
Tox monograph:	FAS 52-JECFA 61/235

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