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

INDOLE
COE No.: 560
FEMA No.: 2593
JECFA No.: 1301
Chemical names: INDOLE
Synonyms: 1-BENZAZOLE; BENZOPYRROLE; 1-BENZO(b)PYRROLE; 2,3-BENZOPYRROLE
Functional class: FLAVOURING AGENT
Latest evaluation: 2004
ADI: ACCEPTABLE
Comments: No safety concern at current levels of intake when used as a flavouring agent
Report: TRS 928-JECFA 63/55
Specifications: COMPENDIUM ADDENDUM 12/FNP 52 Add. 12/73
Tox monograph: FAS 54-JECFA 63/195
 
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