All additives
E232·preservative
Sodium 2-phenylphenol
Limit
Safety Assessment
| Body | Acceptable Daily Intake (ADI) | Year |
|---|---|---|
| JECFA | 0–0.2 mg/kg body weight/day (as 2-phenylphenol (group ADI)) · JECFA 1965(Expressed as as 2-phenylphenol (group ADI).) | 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
Sodium salt of 2-phenylphenol (E231); same citrus antifungal function and ADI group. Not authorised in the EU. Peel of treated citrus should not be consumed.