JECFA Evaluations-2-trans,6-trans-OCTADIENAL-

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

2-trans,6-trans-OCTADIENAL
FEMA No.:	3466
JECFA No.:	1182
Chemical names:	(2E,6E)-OCTA-2,6-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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