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

p-CRESOL
COE No.: 619
FEMA No.: 2337
JECFA No.: 693
Chemical names: p-CRESOL
Synonyms: p-CRESYLIC ACID; 1-HYDROXY-4-METHYLBENZENE; p-HYDROXYTOLUENE; p-METHYLPHENOL
Functional class: FLAVOURING AGENT
Latest evaluation: 2000
ADI: ACCEPTABLE
Comments: No safety concern at current levels of intake when used as a flavouring agent
Report: TRS 901-JECFA 55/44
Specifications: COMPENDIUM ADDENDUM 8/FNP 52 Add.8/168
Tox monograph: FAS 46-JECFA 55/165
 
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       Toxicological Abbreviations
       p-cresol (ICSC)