JECFA Evaluations-trans-CARVONE-5,6-OXIDE-

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

trans-CARVONE-5,6-OXIDE
COE No.:	16042
FEMA No.:	4084
JECFA No.:	1572
Chemical names:	5,6-EPOXY-P-MENTH-8-EN-2-ONE
Synonyms:	trans-CARVONE OXIDE
Functional class:	FLAVOURING AGENT
Latest evaluation:	2005
ADI:	ACCEPTABLE
Comments:	No safety concern at current levels of intake when used as a flavouring agent
Report:	TRS 934-JECFA 65/82
Specifications:	COMPENDIUM ADDENDUM 13/FNP 52 Add. 13/65
Tox monograph:	FAS for JECFA 65 in press

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