All additives
E238·preservative
Calcium formate
Limit
Safety Assessment
| Body | Acceptable Daily Intake (ADI) | Year |
|---|---|---|
| JECFA | — | |
| 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
Calcium salt of formic acid (E236); preservative not authorised in the EU for food use. Permitted in some animal feed applications in the EU and in certain food uses in non-EU markets.