EFSA toxicology reference values
Polyoxyethylene sorbitan monooleate (polysorbate 80)
Polyoxyethylene sorbitan monooleate (polysorbate 80) (CAS 9005-65-6). Cannabis testing data across 0 states. Action levels when present, testing requirements, compliance status.
Polyoxyethylene sorbitan monooleate (polysorbate 80) 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 | 25 mg/kg bw/day | consumers | a648e131-aafa-4427-80fe-7885b0634fbb | - |
| MSI/FC | 420 mg/kg | laying hen | - | - |
| MSI/FC | 420 mg/kg | chicken for fattening | - | - |
| MSI/FC | 500 mg/kg | other: | - | - |
| MSI/FC | 720 mg/kg | dairy cow | - | - |
| MSI/FC | 750 mg/kg | turkey for fattening | - | - |
| MSI/FC | 830 mg/kg | other: | - | - |
| MSI/FC | 830 mg/kg | other: | - | - |
| MSI/FC | 1,100 mg/kg | cat | - | - |
| MSI/FC | 1,100 mg/kg | cattle for fattening | - | - |
| MSI/FC | 1,260 mg/kg | salmon | - | - |
| MSI/FC | 1,320 mg/kg | dog | - | - |
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: unspecified | 2,500 other: | - |
| Carcinogenicity_EU_PPP | - | - | - | Following the request from the European Commission (EC), the Panel on Food Additives and Nutrient Sources added to Food (ANS) was asked to deliver a scientific opinion re-evaluating the safety of polyoxyethylene sorbitan monolaurate (polysorbate 20, E 432), polyoxyethylene sorbitan monooleate (polysorbate 80, E 433), polyoxyethylene sorbitan monopalmitate (polysorbate 40, E 434), polyoxyethylene sorbitan monostearate (polysorbate 60, E 435) and polyoxyethylene sorbitan tristearate (polysorbate 65, E 436) used as food additives. Polysorbates (E 432-E 436) are authorised as food additives in the European Union (EU). |
| 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 polyoxyethylene (20) sorbitan monooleate when used in feedingstuffs for all animal species. |
| Genetic Toxicity | - | - | - | Following the request from the European Commission (EC), the Panel on Food Additives and Nutrient Sources added to Food (ANS) was asked to deliver a scientific opinion re-evaluating the safety of polyoxyethylene sorbitan monolaurate (polysorbate 20, E 432), polyoxyethylene sorbitan monooleate (polysorbate 80, E 433), polyoxyethylene sorbitan monopalmitate (polysorbate 40, E 434), polyoxyethylene sorbitan monostearate (polysorbate 60, E 435) and polyoxyethylene sorbitan tristearate (polysorbate 65, E 436) used as food additives. Polysorbates (E 432-E 436) are authorised as food additives in the European Union (EU). |
| 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 polyoxyethylene (20) sorbitan monooleate when used in feedingstuffs for all animal species. |
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Frequently Asked Questions
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What is the regulatory limit for Polyoxyethylene sorbitan monooleate (polysorbate 80) in cannabis?
Polyoxyethylene sorbitan monooleate (polysorbate 80) 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 Polyoxyethylene sorbitan monooleate (polysorbate 80)?
Polyoxyethylene sorbitan monooleate (polysorbate 80) does not have state-level cannabis testing rows in the fetched page data.
What are the EFSA reference values for Polyoxyethylene sorbitan monooleate (polysorbate 80)?
Polyoxyethylene sorbitan monooleate (polysorbate 80) has 15 EFSA OpenFoodTox reference value rows in the cannabis database, including ADI, MSI/FC, margin of safety.
Is Polyoxyethylene sorbitan monooleate (polysorbate 80) also regulated in cosmetics or food?
Polyoxyethylene sorbitan monooleate (polysorbate 80) does not have a cosmetics ingredient cross-reference in the fetched page data. EFSA food/toxicology context is available on this page.