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

CALCIUM CARBONATE
INS: 170i
Chemical names: CALCIUM CARBONATE
Synonyms: CHALK
Functional class: ANTICAKING AGENT; SURFACE COLORANT; STABILIZER
Colour code: C.I. (1971) No.77220
Latest evaluation: 1965
ADI: NOT LIMITED
Report: NMRS 40/TRS 339-JECFA 9/16
Specifications: COMPENDIUM ADDENDUM 12/FNP 52 Add. 12/67 (METALS LIMITS) (2004)
Tox monograph: FAS 67.29/NMRS 40A,B,C-JECFA 9/152
Previous status: 1973, FNP 4-JECFA 17/73 (1973); COMPENDIUM/273. R
1965, FAS 67.29/NMRS 40A,B,C-JECFA 9/152. NL. N
 
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       Toxicological Abbreviations
       Calcium carbonate (ICSC)