EFSA toxicology reference values
Phenol
Phenol (CAS 108-95-2). Cannabis testing data across 0 states. Action levels when present, testing requirements, compliance status.
Phenol is a cannabis analyte contaminant represented in the cannabis public dataset.
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EFSA Reference Values
Reference values from efsa_reference_values_v2 for toxicology and food-safety context.
| Descriptor | Value | Population | Endpoint | Body |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TDI | 0.5 mg/kg bw/day | consumers | ab401bd3-c897-45a4-99a9-5ed13e943295 | - |
| TTC Cramer Class I | 30 µg/kg bw/day | consumers | - | - |
| MOE | 10,000 other: | consumers | 2270774f-cc58-4b2f-b35c-6decb0609f0e | - |
EFSA Study Results
Endpoint-level study rows from efsa_study_results matched to this substance.
| Endpoint | Species | Route | Effect | Assessment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| short-term repeated dose toxicity: oral | mouse | oral: drinking water | 1.8 other: | - |
| toxicity to reproduction: other studies | rat | oral: gavage | 52 mg/kg bw/day | - |
| toxicity to reproduction: other studies | rat | oral: gavage | 60 other: | - |
| toxicity to reproduction: other studies | rat | oral: gavage | 120 other: | - |
| Carcinogenicity_EU_PPP | - | - | - | The German Federal Institute for Risk Assessment (BfR) asks the European Food Safety Authority to provide a scientific opinion on the re-evaluation of the tolerable daily intake (TDI) for phenol of 1.5 mg/kg bw/day set by the SCF in 1984 (EC, 1987). |
| Carcinogenicity_EU_PPP | - | - | - | The Scientific Panel on Food Additives, Flavourings, Processing Aids and Materials in Contact with Food (the Panel) is asked to advise the Commission on the implications for human health of chemically defined flavouring substances used in or on foodstuffs in the Member States. In particular the Scientific Panel is requested to consider the Joint FAO/WHO Expert Committee on Food Additives (the JECFA) evaluations of flavouring substances assessed since 2000, and to decide whether no further evaluation is necessary, as laid down in Commission Regulation (EC) No 1565/2000. These flavouring substances are listed in the Register, which was adopted by Commission Decision 1999/217/EC, and its consecutive amendments. The Panel has considered three substances in the JECFA flavouring group of phenol and phenol derivatives. The Panel concluded that no corresponding Flavouring Group Evaluation (FGE) is available. Considering the EU Risk Assessment Report on phenol, the Panel concluded that the available data do not preclude the evaluation of phenol and its two esters, phenol acetate and phenyl, through the Procedure. However, the Panel did not fully agree with the application of the Procedure as performed by the JECFA for the three substances considered in this FGE. Due to the possible formation of toxic metabolites like hydroquinones and quinones, the Panel considered that phenol and its two esters could not be predicted to be metabolised to innocuous products. |
| Genetic Toxicity | - | - | - | The Scientific Panel on Food Additives, Flavourings, Processing Aids and Materials in Contact with Food (the Panel) is asked to advise the Commission on the implications for human health of chemically defined flavouring substances used in or on foodstuffs in the Member States. In particular the Scientific Panel is requested to consider the Joint FAO/WHO Expert Committee on Food Additives (the JECFA) evaluations of flavouring substances assessed since 2000, and to decide whether no further evaluation is necessary, as laid down in Commission Regulation (EC) No 1565/2000. These flavouring substances are listed in the Register, which was adopted by Commission Decision 1999/217/EC, and its consecutive amendments. The Panel has considered three substances in the JECFA flavouring group of phenol and phenol derivatives. The Panel concluded that no corresponding Flavouring Group Evaluation (FGE) is available. Considering the EU Risk Assessment Report on phenol, the Panel concluded that the available data do not preclude the evaluation of phenol and its two esters, phenol acetate and phenyl, through the Procedure. However, the Panel did not fully agree with the application of the Procedure as performed by the JECFA for the three substances considered in this FGE. Due to the possible formation of toxic metabolites like hydroquinones and quinones, the Panel considered that phenol and its two esters could not be predicted to be metabolised to innocuous products. |
| Genetic Toxicity | - | - | - | The German Federal Institute for Risk Assessment (BfR) asks the European Food Safety Authority to provide a scientific opinion on the re-evaluation of the tolerable daily intake (TDI) for phenol of 1.5 mg/kg bw/day set by the SCF in 1984 (EC, 1987). |
Cross-Reference to Chemicals / Cosmetics / Food
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Frequently Asked Questions
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What is the regulatory limit for Phenol in cannabis?
Phenol does not have a numeric cannabis_contaminant_tests range in the fetched page data. The current page query does not expose a separate action-limit column.
Which states test for Phenol?
Phenol does not have state-level cannabis testing rows in the fetched page data.
What are the EFSA reference values for Phenol?
Phenol has 3 EFSA OpenFoodTox reference value rows in the cannabis database, including TDI, TTC Cramer Class I, MOE.
Is Phenol also regulated in cosmetics or food?
Phenol has a cosmetics ingredient cross-reference with EU status restricted. EFSA food/toxicology context is available on this page.