EFSA toxicology reference values
Amaranth
Amaranth (CAS 915-67-3). Cannabis testing data across 0 states. Action levels when present, testing requirements, compliance status.
Amaranth is a cannabis analyte contaminant represented in the cannabis public dataset.
Substance Identity
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EFSA Substance Identity
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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 | 0.15 mg/kg bw/day | consumers | bdc25f7c-46bf-494d-8d93-f3fd466f2efc | - |
EFSA Study Results
Endpoint-level study rows from efsa_study_results matched to this substance.
| Endpoint | Species | Route | Effect | Assessment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| toxicity to reproduction: other studies | rat | oral: gavage | 15 mg/kg bw/day | - |
| basic toxicokinetics in vivo | rat | - | - | experimental study |
| basic toxicokinetics in vivo | other: | - | - | experimental study |
| basic toxicokinetics in vivo | rat | - | - | experimental study |
| basic toxicokinetics in vivo | other: | - | - | experimental study |
| Carcinogenicity_EU_PPP | - | - | - | Following a request from the European Commission, the Panel on Food Additives and Nutrient Sources added to Food (ANS) was asked to deliver a scientific opinion re-evaluating the safety of Amaranth when used as a food colouring substance. |
| Carcinogenicity_EU_PPP | - | - | - | The European Safety Authority asks its scientific Panel on Food Additives and Nutrient Sources added to food (ANS) to provide an updated Scientific Opinion on the re-evaluation of Allura Red AC (E 129) as a food additive. |
| Genetic Toxicity | - | - | - | Following a request from the European Commission, the Panel on Food Additives and Nutrient Sources added to Food (ANS) was asked to deliver a scientific opinion re-evaluating the safety of Amaranth when used as a food colouring substance. |
| Genetic Toxicity | - | - | - | The European Safety Authority asks its scientific Panel on Food Additives and Nutrient Sources added to food (ANS) to provide an updated Scientific Opinion on the re-evaluation of Allura Red AC (E 129) as a food additive. |
Cross-Reference to Chemicals / Cosmetics / Food
Internal cross-vertical links connecting cannabis rows to chemical, cosmetics, and EFSA food/toxicology context.
Frequently Asked Questions
FAQ answers are generated from the same fetched cannabis, EFSA, cosmetics, and chemical rows rendered above.
What is the regulatory limit for Amaranth in cannabis?
Amaranth 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 Amaranth?
Amaranth does not have state-level cannabis testing rows in the fetched page data.
What are the EFSA reference values for Amaranth?
Amaranth has 1 EFSA OpenFoodTox reference value row in the cannabis database, including ADI.
Is Amaranth also regulated in cosmetics or food?
Amaranth has a cosmetics ingredient cross-reference with EU status restricted. EFSA food/toxicology context is available on this page.