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

ETHYL SALICYLATE
COE No.: 432
FEMA No.: 2458
JECFA No.: 900
Chemical names: ETHYL 2-HYDROXYBENZOATE
Synonyms: ETHYL o-HYDROXYBENZOATE; SALICYLIC ETHER; SAL ETHER
Functional class: FLAVOURING AGENT
Latest evaluation: 2001
ADI: ACCEPTABLE
Comments: No safety concern at current levels of intake when used as a flavouring agent
Report: TRS 909-JECFA 57/84
Specifications: COMPENDIUM ADDENDUM 9/FNP 52 Add.9/148
Tox monograph: FAS 48-JECFA 57/273
 
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