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

SALICYLIC ACID
See: 2-HYDROXYBENZOIC ACID FOR EVALUATION AS A FLAVOURING AGENT
Chemical names: o-HYDROXYBENZOIC ACID; o-OXYBENZOIC ACID
Functional class: ANTIMICROBIAL PRESERVATIVE
Latest evaluation: 1961
ADI: NO ADI ALLOCATED
Comments: Unsuitable as a food additive
Report: NMRS 31/TRS 228-JECFA 6/86
Specifications: NOT PREPARED
Tox monograph: NMRS 31/TRS 228-JECFA 6/87
 
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    See Also:
       Toxicological Abbreviations
       Salicylic acid (ICSC)
       Salicylic acid (PIM 642)