EFSA toxicology reference values
Silicon dioxide
Silicon dioxide (CAS 7631-86-9). Cannabis testing data across 0 states. Action levels when present, testing requirements, compliance status.
Silicon dioxide 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MOE | - other: | elderly | 812f55ef-91b8-4d82-bfeb-b2a0f9950bfc | - |
| MOE | - other: | elderly | 812f55ef-91b8-4d82-bfeb-b2a0f9950bfc | - |
| MOE | - other: | infants | 812f55ef-91b8-4d82-bfeb-b2a0f9950bfc | - |
| MOE | - other: | adults | 812f55ef-91b8-4d82-bfeb-b2a0f9950bfc | - |
| MOE | - other: | children | 812f55ef-91b8-4d82-bfeb-b2a0f9950bfc | - |
| MOE | - other: | toddlers | 812f55ef-91b8-4d82-bfeb-b2a0f9950bfc | - |
| MOE | - other: | toddlers | 812f55ef-91b8-4d82-bfeb-b2a0f9950bfc | - |
| MOE | - other: | adults | 812f55ef-91b8-4d82-bfeb-b2a0f9950bfc | - |
| MOE | - other: | infants | 812f55ef-91b8-4d82-bfeb-b2a0f9950bfc | - |
| MOE | - other: | children | 812f55ef-91b8-4d82-bfeb-b2a0f9950bfc | - |
| MOE | - other: | elderly | 812f55ef-91b8-4d82-bfeb-b2a0f9950bfc | - |
| MOE | - other: | toddlers | 812f55ef-91b8-4d82-bfeb-b2a0f9950bfc | - |
EFSA Study Results
Endpoint-level study rows from efsa_study_results matched to this substance.
| Endpoint | Species | Route | Effect | Assessment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| sub-chronic toxicity: oral | rat | oral: feed | 2,047 other: | - |
| Carcinogenicity_EU_PPP | - | - | - | The present opinion is the follow-up of the conclusions and recommendations of the Scientific Opinion on the re-evaluation of silicon dioxide (E 551) as a food additive relevant to the safety assessment for all age groups. UUID 46c2f3ad-d829-484c-bef5-d3c46b2fe051 |
| Carcinogenicity_EU_PPP | - | - | - | The Commission asks the EFSA to re-evaluate the safety of food additives already permitted in the Union before 2009 and to issue scientific opinions on these additives, taking especially into account the priorities, procedures and deadlines that are enshrined in the Regulation (EU) No 257/2010 of 25 March 2010 setting up a programme for the re-evaluation of approved food additives in accordance with the Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council on food additives. In this opinion, The EFSA Panel on Food Additives and Nutrient Sources added to Food (ANS) provides a scientific opinion re-evaluating the safety of silicon dioxide (E 551) when used as a food additive. |
| Carcinogenicity_EU_PPP | - | - | - | In accordance with Art 29 (1) of Regulation (EC) No 178/2002, the European Commission asks the European Food Safety Authority for a scientific opinion on the evaluation of the substances currently on the list in the annex to Commission Directive 1996/3/EC as acceptable previous cargoes for edible fats and oils. The evaluation should be based on the SCF criteria and the criteria proposed by the CCFO as reviewed by the Panel on Contaminants in Food Chain in 2009 for acceptable previous cargoes for edible fats and oils. |
| Carcinogenicity_EU_PPP | - | - | - | Following a request from the European Commission to the European Food Safety Authority, the Scientific Panel on Food Additives and Nutrient Sources added to Food has been asked to deliver a scientific opinion on calcium silicate, silicon dioxide and silicic acid gel added for nutritional purposes to food supplements. |
| Genetic Toxicity | - | - | - | The present opinion is the follow-up of the conclusions and recommendations of the Scientific Opinion on the re-evaluation of silicon dioxide (E 551) as a food additive relevant to the safety assessment for all age groups. UUID 46c2f3ad-d829-484c-bef5-d3c46b2fe051 |
| Genetic Toxicity | - | - | - | The Commission asks the EFSA to re-evaluate the safety of food additives already permitted in the Union before 2009 and to issue scientific opinions on these additives, taking especially into account the priorities, procedures and deadlines that are enshrined in the Regulation (EU) No 257/2010 of 25 March 2010 setting up a programme for the re-evaluation of approved food additives in accordance with the Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council on food additives. In this opinion, The EFSA Panel on Food Additives and Nutrient Sources added to Food (ANS) provides a scientific opinion re-evaluating the safety of silicon dioxide (E 551) when used as a food additive. |
| Genetic Toxicity | - | - | - | In accordance with Art 29 (1) of Regulation (EC) No 178/2002, the European Commission asks the European Food Safety Authority for a scientific opinion on the evaluation of the substances currently on the list in the annex to Commission Directive 1996/3/EC as acceptable previous cargoes for edible fats and oils. The evaluation should be based on the SCF criteria and the criteria proposed by the CCFO as reviewed by the Panel on Contaminants in Food Chain in 2009 for acceptable previous cargoes for edible fats and oils. |
| Genetic Toxicity | - | - | - | Following a request from the European Commission to the European Food Safety Authority, the Scientific Panel on Food Additives and Nutrient Sources added to Food has been asked to deliver a scientific opinion on calcium silicate, silicon dioxide and silicic acid gel added for nutritional purposes to food supplements. |
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What is the regulatory limit for Silicon dioxide in cannabis?
Silicon dioxide 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 Silicon dioxide?
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What are the EFSA reference values for Silicon dioxide?
Silicon dioxide has 40 EFSA OpenFoodTox reference value rows in the cannabis database, including MOE, Incomplete dataset, ADI.
Is Silicon dioxide also regulated in cosmetics or food?
Silicon dioxide has a cosmetics ingredient cross-reference with EU status permitted. EFSA food/toxicology context is available on this page.