EFSA toxicology reference values
Erythritol
Erythritol (CAS 149-32-6). Cannabis testing data across 0 states. Action levels when present, testing requirements, compliance status.
Erythritol is a cannabis analyte contaminant represented in the cannabis public dataset.
Substance Identity
Analyte identity and classification used for this cannabis substance page.
Contaminant Class Badge
Color-coded cannabis class signal for scanning pesticide, metal, solvent, mycotoxin, and potency pages.
Dataset Snapshot
Compact public-data summary for page quality, state coverage, lab rows, and potency sample groups.
EFSA Substance Identity
EFSA substance identity rows matched by chemical name or CAS.
EFSA Reference Values
Reference values from efsa_reference_values_v2 for toxicology and food-safety context.
| Descriptor | Value | Population | Endpoint | Body |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| margin of safety | >=0.93 other: | children | 15f3080a-5795-488e-97dd-15c230caa461 | - |
| margin of safety | 1.24 other: | children | 15f3080a-5795-488e-97dd-15c230caa461 | - |
| margin of safety | >=1.42 other: | adolescents | 15f3080a-5795-488e-97dd-15c230caa461 | - |
| margin of safety | >=1.48 other: | toddlers | 15f3080a-5795-488e-97dd-15c230caa461 | - |
| margin of safety | 1.54 other: | children | 15f3080a-5795-488e-97dd-15c230caa461 | - |
| margin of safety | >=1.65 other: | adults | 15f3080a-5795-488e-97dd-15c230caa461 | - |
| margin of safety | 2.4 other: | children | 15f3080a-5795-488e-97dd-15c230caa461 | - |
| margin of safety | >=2.84 other: | elderly | 15f3080a-5795-488e-97dd-15c230caa461 | - |
| ADI | - mg/kg bw/day | consumers | c73cf4fd-929c-43ae-bb8b-2fb7ae2b3d71 | - |
EFSA Study Results
Endpoint-level study rows from efsa_study_results matched to this substance.
| Endpoint | Species | Route | Effect | Assessment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| additional toxicological information | - | - | - | - |
| additional toxicological information | - | - | - | - |
| Carcinogenicity_EU_PPP | - | - | - | The European Commission asks the European Food Safety Authority to provide a scientific opinion on the safety of the proposed extension of use of erythritol (E 968) as a food additive (flavour enhancer) in the food category "14.1.4 Flavoured drinks" in accordance with Regulation (EC) No 1331/2008 establishing a common authorisation procedure for food additives, food enzymes and food flavourings. The food additive (E 968, flavour enhancer) is to be added at maximum level of 1.6% (16 g/L) in the products of food category "14.1.4 Flavoured drinks" of Annex II to Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 on food additives. |
| Carcinogenicity_EU_PPP | - | - | - | The European Commission asks the European Food Safety Authority to give an opinion on the dietary exposure to erythritol and on the safety of the proposed use in beverages at a maximum use level of 2.5%. |
| Carcinogenicity_EU_PPP | - | - | - | Following a request from the European Commission, the Panel on Food Additives and Nutrient Sources added to Food (ANS) provides a scientific opinion on the safety of erythritol (E 968) in light of a paediatric study on the gastrointestinal (GI) tolerability of erythritol. |
| Carcinogenicity_EU_PPP | - | - | - | This opinion addresses the re-evaluation of erythritol (E 968) as food additive and an application for its exemption from the laxative warning label requirement as established under Regulation (EU) No 1169/2011. UUID 2318053d-e44f-42e7-aab5-56e836efab92 |
| Genetic Toxicity | - | - | - | The European Commission asks the European Food Safety Authority to provide a scientific opinion on the safety of the proposed extension of use of erythritol (E 968) as a food additive (flavour enhancer) in the food category "14.1.4 Flavoured drinks" in accordance with Regulation (EC) No 1331/2008 establishing a common authorisation procedure for food additives, food enzymes and food flavourings. The food additive (E 968, flavour enhancer) is to be added at maximum level of 1.6% (16 g/L) in the products of food category "14.1.4 Flavoured drinks" of Annex II to Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 on food additives. |
| Genetic Toxicity | - | - | - | This opinion addresses the re-evaluation of erythritol (E 968) as food additive and an application for its exemption from the laxative warning label requirement as established under Regulation (EU) No 1169/2011. UUID 2318053d-e44f-42e7-aab5-56e836efab92 |
| Genetic Toxicity | - | - | - | Following a request from the European Commission, the Panel on Food Additives and Nutrient Sources added to Food (ANS) provides a scientific opinion on the safety of erythritol (E 968) in light of a paediatric study on the gastrointestinal (GI) tolerability of erythritol. |
| Genetic Toxicity | - | - | - | The European Commission asks the European Food Safety Authority to give an opinion on the dietary exposure to erythritol and on the safety of the proposed use in beverages at a maximum use level of 2.5%. |
Cross-Reference to Chemicals / Cosmetics / Food
Internal cross-vertical links connecting cannabis rows to chemical, cosmetics, and EFSA food/toxicology context.
Frequently Asked Questions
FAQ answers are generated from the same fetched cannabis, EFSA, cosmetics, and chemical rows rendered above.
What is the regulatory limit for Erythritol in cannabis?
Erythritol 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 Erythritol?
Erythritol does not have state-level cannabis testing rows in the fetched page data.
What are the EFSA reference values for Erythritol?
Erythritol has 9 EFSA OpenFoodTox reference value rows in the cannabis database, including margin of safety, ADI.
Is Erythritol also regulated in cosmetics or food?
Erythritol has a cosmetics ingredient cross-reference with EU status permitted. EFSA food/toxicology context is available on this page.