Evaluation of Certain Food Additives and Contaminants
Auteur: Joint FAO/WHO Expert Committee on Food Additives. Meeting, World Health Organization
Nombre de pages: 225 pages
ISBN: 924120947X, 9789241209472
Edition: World Health Organization
Date de publication: World Health Organization
Description: This report represents the conclusions of a Joint FAO/WHO Expert Committee convened to evaluate the safety of various food additives, including flavoring agents with a view to recommending acceptable daily intakes (ADIs) and to preparing specifications for identity and purity. The Committee also evaluated the risk posed by two food contaminants with the aim of advising on risk management options for the purpose of public health protection. Annexed to the report are tables summarizing the Committee's recommendations for intakes and toxicological evaluations of the food additives and contaminants considered.