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E210·preservative
Benzoic acid
Limit
Safety Assessment
| Body | Acceptable Daily Intake (ADI) | Year |
|---|---|---|
| JECFA | 0–5 mg/kg body weight/day · JECFA 2016 | 2016 |
| EFSA | — | — |
ADI = the amount of a substance a person can consume every day over a lifetime without appreciable health risk. Expressed as mg per kg body weight per day. Source: WHO/FAO JECFA Combined Compendium; EFSA OpenFoodTox 3.0.
Regulatory Status
| Jurisdiction | Status | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| United States | GRAS with usage limits | Can react with ascorbic acid in soft drinks to form benzene. |
| European Union | Approved with strict usage limits | — |
| Japan | Approved with usage limits | — |
| South Korea | Approved (MFDS) | — |
| GB | FSA approved with usage limits | — |
| VN | Approved with usage limits | — |
| TH | Approved with usage limits | — |
| IN | FSSAI approved with category limits | — |
| AE | Approved (GCC/GSO standards) | — |
| CN | Approved per GB 2760 | — |
Scientific Notes
Parent compound of E211 (sodium benzoate); can form benzene with vitamin C in acidic conditions.
Primary Sources
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