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

CAROTENES (VEGETABLE)
INS: 160aii
Synonyms: beta-CAROTENE, NATURAL; C.I. FOOD ORANGE 5; CAROTENES, MIXED
Functional class: COLOUR
Colour class: CAROTENOID
Colour code: C.I. No.75130; C.I. No.40800 (beta-CAROTENE)
Latest evaluation: 1993
ADI: ACCEPTABLE
Comments: Provided the level of use does not exceed the level normally found in vegetables
Report: TRS 837-JECFA 41/14
Specifications: COMPENDIUM ADDENDUM 10/FNP 52 Add.10/34 (METALS LIMITS) (2002)
Tox monograph: FAS 32-JECFA 41/87
Previous status: 1998, COMPENDIUM ADDENDUM 6/FNP 52 Add.6/27. R
1995, COMPENDIUM ADDENDUM 3/FNP 52 Add.3/45. R
1993, COMPENDIUM ADDENDUM 2/FNP 52 Add.2/29. R
1992, COMPENDIUM ADDENDUM 1/FNP 25 Add.1/29. R
1989, TRS 789-JECFA 35/21, FNP 49-JECFA 35/7 (COMPENDIUM/383), NOT PREPARED. NO ADI ALLOCATED. NO. R,T
1987, TRS 759-JECFA 31/26, FNP 38-JECFA 31/52. NO ADI ALLOCATED. NO. N,T
 
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