EFSA toxicology reference values
Menthol
Menthol (CAS 89-78-1). Cannabis testing data across 0 states. Action levels when present, testing requirements, compliance status.
Menthol 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ADI | 4 mg/kg bw/day | consumers | - | other: |
| MSI/FC | 33 mg/kg | cat | f9726cb8-68bd-4054-bf20-bd8c19b4b9fa | - |
| MSI/FC | 62 mg/kg | chicken for fattening | f9726cb8-68bd-4054-bf20-bd8c19b4b9fa | - |
| MSI/FC | 62 mg/kg | laying hen | f9726cb8-68bd-4054-bf20-bd8c19b4b9fa | - |
| MSI/FC | 75 mg/kg | other: | f9726cb8-68bd-4054-bf20-bd8c19b4b9fa | - |
| MSI/FC | 107 mg/kg | dairy cow | f9726cb8-68bd-4054-bf20-bd8c19b4b9fa | - |
| MSI/FC | 112 mg/kg | turkey for fattening | f9726cb8-68bd-4054-bf20-bd8c19b4b9fa | - |
| MSI/FC | 125 mg/kg | other: | f9726cb8-68bd-4054-bf20-bd8c19b4b9fa | - |
| MSI/FC | 125 mg/kg | other: | f9726cb8-68bd-4054-bf20-bd8c19b4b9fa | - |
| MSI/FC | 165 mg/kg | cattle for fattening | f9726cb8-68bd-4054-bf20-bd8c19b4b9fa | - |
| MSI/FC | 188 mg/kg | cattle for fattening | f9726cb8-68bd-4054-bf20-bd8c19b4b9fa | - |
| MSI/FC | 189 mg/kg | salmon | f9726cb8-68bd-4054-bf20-bd8c19b4b9fa | - |
EFSA Study Results
Endpoint-level study rows from efsa_study_results matched to this substance.
| Endpoint | Species | Route | Effect | Assessment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chronic toxicity: oral | rat | oral: feed | 375 other: | - |
| chronic toxicity: oral | mouse | oral: feed | 600 other: | - |
| Carcinogenicity_EU_PPP | - | - | - | Following a request from the European Commission, the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) 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 29 compounds (secondary alicyclic saturated and unsaturated alcohols/ketones/ketals/esters with ketals containing alicyclic alcohols or ketones and esters containing secondary alicyclic alcohols) belonging to chemical group 8. |
| Carcinogenicity_EU_PPP | - | - | - | EFSA shall deliver an opinion on the safety for the target animals, consumer, user and the environment and on the efficacy of the product Biomin DC-P, when used under the proposed conditions of use. |
| Genetic Toxicity | - | - | - | Following a request from the European Commission, the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) 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 29 compounds (secondary alicyclic saturated and unsaturated alcohols/ketones/ketals/esters with ketals containing alicyclic alcohols or ketones and esters containing secondary alicyclic alcohols) belonging to chemical group 8. |
| Genetic Toxicity | - | - | - | EFSA shall deliver an opinion on the safety for the target animals, consumer, user and the environment and on the efficacy of the product Biomin DC-P, when used under the proposed conditions of use. |
Cross-Reference to Chemicals / Cosmetics / Food
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Frequently Asked Questions
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What is the regulatory limit for Menthol in cannabis?
Menthol 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 Menthol?
Menthol does not have state-level cannabis testing rows in the fetched page data.
What are the EFSA reference values for Menthol?
Menthol has 14 EFSA OpenFoodTox reference value rows in the cannabis database, including ADI, MSI/FC, margin of safety.
Is Menthol also regulated in cosmetics or food?
Menthol has a cosmetics ingredient cross-reference with EU status permitted. EFSA food/toxicology context is available on this page.