All additives
E231·preservative
2-Phenylphenol
Limit
Safety Assessment
| Body | Acceptable Daily Intake (ADI) | Year |
|---|---|---|
| JECFA | 0–0.2 mg/kg body weight/day · JECFA 1965 | 1965 |
| 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.
Scientific Notes
Post-harvest antifungal applied to citrus rind to prevent mould during storage and transport. Not authorised as a food additive in the EU; used as a pesticide surface treatment in some markets. Peel should not be consumed.