EFSA toxicology reference values
Canthaxanthine
Canthaxanthine (CAS 514-78-3). Cannabis testing data across 0 states. Action levels when present, testing requirements, compliance status.
Canthaxanthine is a cannabis analyte contaminant represented in the cannabis public dataset.
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EFSA Reference Values
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| Descriptor | Value | Population | Endpoint | Body |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ADI | 0.03 mg/kg bw/day | consumers | - | other: |
| margin of safety | 0.03 mg/kg bw/day | consumers | - | other: |
| ADI | 0.03 mg/kg bw/day | consumers | 17e2d311-0bd7-482f-bfac-0a46f8c226d7 | - |
| margin of safety | 3 other: | laying hen | - | - |
| margin of safety | 8 other: | chicken for fattening | - | - |
| margin of safety | 8 other: | chicken for fattening | - | - |
| MSI/FC | 100 mg/kg | other: | - | - |
| MSI/FC | 100 mg/kg | other: | - | - |
| MSI/FC | 100 mg/kg | other: | - | - |
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 Commission asks the European Food Safety Authority to make a proposal for the establishment of Maximum Residue Limits (MRLs) for canthaxanthin in eggs, poultry meat, trout and salmon resulting from the addition of canthaxanthin to feed intended respectively for laying hens, other poultry, salmon and trout on the basis of the relevant levels for inclusion in feed established by the legislation. In doing so, all the scientific elements necessary for the Commission to fix the MRLs should be provided. |
| Carcinogenicity_EU_PPP | - | - | - | Following a request from the European Commission, the Panel on Additives and Products or Substances used in Animal Feed (FEEDAP) was asked to deliver an opinion on the safety and efficacy of canthaxanthin for chickens for fattening, chickens reared for laying, laying hens, other poultry, salmon and trout, other fish, pet food and other non-food-producing animals. The request was later modified by the applicant withdrawing its application for salmon and trout, other fish, pet animals and other non-food-producing animals but introducing ornamental fish and birds. |
| Carcinogenicity_EU_PPP | - | - | - | The Panel on Food Additives and Nutrient Sources added to Food provides a scientific opinion reevaluating the safety of canthaxanthin (E 161g). |
| Genetic Toxicity | - | - | - | The Panel on Food Additives and Nutrient Sources added to Food provides a scientific opinion reevaluating the safety of canthaxanthin (E 161g). |
| Genetic Toxicity | - | - | - | Following a request from the European Commission, the Panel on Additives and Products or Substances used in Animal Feed (FEEDAP) was asked to deliver an opinion on the safety and efficacy of canthaxanthin for chickens for fattening, chickens reared for laying, laying hens, other poultry, salmon and trout, other fish, pet food and other non-food-producing animals. The request was later modified by the applicant withdrawing its application for salmon and trout, other fish, pet animals and other non-food-producing animals but introducing ornamental fish and birds. |
| Genetic Toxicity | - | - | - | The Commission asks the European Food Safety Authority to make a proposal for the establishment of Maximum Residue Limits (MRLs) for canthaxanthin in eggs, poultry meat, trout and salmon resulting from the addition of canthaxanthin to feed intended respectively for laying hens, other poultry, salmon and trout on the basis of the relevant levels for inclusion in feed established by the legislation. In doing so, all the scientific elements necessary for the Commission to fix the MRLs should be provided. |
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Frequently Asked Questions
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What is the regulatory limit for Canthaxanthine in cannabis?
Canthaxanthine 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 Canthaxanthine?
Canthaxanthine does not have state-level cannabis testing rows in the fetched page data.
What are the EFSA reference values for Canthaxanthine?
Canthaxanthine has 9 EFSA OpenFoodTox reference value rows in the cannabis database, including ADI, margin of safety, MSI/FC.
Is Canthaxanthine also regulated in cosmetics or food?
Canthaxanthine has a cosmetics ingredient cross-reference with EU status permitted. EFSA food/toxicology context is available on this page.