EFSA toxicology reference values
niacin
niacin (CAS 59-67-6). Cannabis testing data across 0 states. Action levels when present, testing requirements, compliance status.
niacin 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AR | 1.3 other: | children | - | - |
| AR | 1.3 other: | children | - | - |
| AR | 1.3 other: | children | - | - |
| AR | 1.3 other: | adults | - | - |
| AR | 1.3 other: | infants | - | - |
| AR | 1.3 other: | children | - | - |
| AR | 1.3 other: | pregnant women | - | - |
| AR | 1.3 other: | children | - | - |
| AR | 1.3 other: | lactating women | - | - |
| PRI | 1.6 other: | children | - | - |
| PRI | 1.6 other: | lactating women | - | - |
| PRI | 1.6 other: | children | - | - |
EFSA Study Results
Endpoint-level study rows from efsa_study_results matched to this substance.
| Endpoint | Species | Route | Effect | Assessment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 a scientific opinion on the safety and efficacy of nicotinamide as a feed additive for all animal species. |
| 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 a scientific opinion on the safety and efficacy of nicotinic acid and nicotinamide as feed additives for all animal species. |
| 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 a scientific opinion on the safety and efficacy of nicotinic acid and nicotinamide as additives to feed for all animal species. |
| Carcinogenicity_EU_PPP | - | - | - | This opinion is one in the series of opinions of the SCF on the upper levels of vitamins and minerals. |
| Carcinogenicity_EU_PPP | - | - | - | EFSA shall deliver an opinion on the safety for the target animals, consumer, user and the environment and the efficacy of niacin (nicotinamide). |
| Carcinogenicity_EU_PPP | - | - | - | Following a request from the European Commission, the EFSA Panel on Dietetic Products, Nutrition and Allergies (NDA) was asked to deliver a scientific opinion on Dietary Reference Values for the European population, including niacin. |
| Carcinogenicity_EU_PPP | - | - | - | Following a request from the Commission to the European Food Safety Authority, the Scientific Panel on Additives and Nutrient Sources added to Food was asked to provide a scientific opinion on the safety of inositol hexanicotinate (inositol hexaniacinate) added for nutritional purposes as a source of niacin (vitamin B3) in food supplements and on the bioavailability of nicotinic acid from this source. |
| Carcinogenicity_EU_PPP | - | - | - | EFSA shall deliver an opinion on the safety for the target animals, consumer, user and the environment and the efficacy of niacin (nicotinic acid) and niacinamide (nicotinamide). |
| Carcinogenicity_EU_PPP | - | - | - | Following a request from the Commission to the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA), the Panel on Food Additives and Nutrient Sources added to Foods (ANS Panel) was asked to provide a scientific opinion on the safety of chromium nicotinate added for nutritional purposes as a source for chromium in food supplements and in foods intended for particular nutritional uses and on the bioavailability of chromium from this source. |
| 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 a scientific opinion on the safety and efficacy of nicotinamide as a feed additive for all animal species. |
| Genetic Toxicity | - | - | - | Following a request from the Commission to the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA), the Panel on Food Additives and Nutrient Sources added to Foods (ANS Panel) was asked to provide a scientific opinion on the safety of chromium nicotinate added for nutritional purposes as a source for chromium in food supplements and in foods intended for particular nutritional uses and on the bioavailability of chromium from this source. |
| Genetic Toxicity | - | - | - | EFSA shall deliver an opinion on the safety for the target animals, consumer, user and the environment and the efficacy of niacin (nicotinic acid) and niacinamide (nicotinamide). |
Cross-Reference to Chemicals / Cosmetics / Food
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Frequently Asked Questions
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What is the regulatory limit for niacin in cannabis?
niacin 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 niacin?
niacin does not have state-level cannabis testing rows in the fetched page data.
What are the EFSA reference values for niacin?
niacin has 40 EFSA OpenFoodTox reference value rows in the cannabis database, including AR, PRI, UL, margin of safety.
Is niacin also regulated in cosmetics or food?
niacin has a cosmetics ingredient cross-reference with EU status permitted. EFSA food/toxicology context is available on this page.