Food Safety Substance
Mica
Mica is a food additive with Approved (restricted) in the EU, FDA has no questions in the US, and data from 8 regulatory sources.
CAS 12001-26-2
Indexable evidence set
FDA
FDA has no questions
ADI / TDI
EFSA ADI = 0.035 mg/kg bw/day
Codex
30 row(s)
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D1 identity resolution
e number aliases | Food Additives | dsstox identifiers | 8 matched regulatory source group(s)
Substance Identity
Resolved identifiers used to render this food-safety record.
Substance name
Mica
CAS
12001-26-2
PubChem CID
131842327
Evidence tier
Indexable evidence set (13)
SOURCE
EU Commission
FDA | Health Canada | Regulatory source
Multi-Jurisdiction Comparison
Side-by-side status rows for the same resolved substance across public food regulators.
| Jurisdiction | Authority | Status | Evidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| European Union | EU Commission | Approved (restricted) | - |
| United States | FDA | FDA has no questions | GRAS notice |
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FDA
FDA GRAS Status
US FDA GRAS notice evidence from enriched and notice tables.
| Jurisdiction | GRN | Substance | FDA response | Intended use | Basis | Notifier |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 501 | L-theanine (chemically synthesized) | FDA has no questions | As an ingredient in foods | Scientific Procedures | Zhejiang Tianrui Chemical Co., Ltd. |
| United States | 1164 | Chemically synthesized analog of pediocin PA-1 | FDA has no questions | Intended for use as an antimicrobial on meat and poultry, fish and shellfish, eggs, dairy products, vegetables and fruits, and grains at levels up to 5 mg/kg of food. | Scientific procedures | Innodal and Quality Systems Solutions |
| United States | 501 | L-theanine (chemically synthesized) | FDA has no questions | As an ingredient in foods | Scientific Procedures | Zhejiang Tianrui Chemical Co., Ltd. |
| United States | 1164 | Chemically synthesized analog of pediocin PA-1 | FDA has no questions (in PDF) | Intended for use as an antimicrobial on meat and poultry, fish and shellfish, eggs, dairy products, vegetables and fruits, and grains at levels up to 5 mg/kg of food. | Scientific procedures | Innodal and Quality Systems Solutions |
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EU Commission
EU Food Contact Materials
EU FCM Substances
EU food-contact material rows and migration-limit fields.
| Jurisdiction | FCM no. | Ref no. | Substance | Use | SML | Regulation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| European Union | 597 | 67120 | mica | additive/PPA | - | Regulation (EU) No 10/2011, Annex I |
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Regulatory source
Pesticide MRLs
Codex pesticide maximum-residue-limit rows by commodity.
| Jurisdiction | Pesticide | Commodity | MRL | ADI / PTDI | ARfD | Residue definition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Codex | Pirimicarb | Artichoke, globe | 5 mg/kg | 0-0.02 mg/kg bw (1982), confirmed (2006) Pirimicarb Detail | - | For estimation of dietary intake: Sum of pirimicarb, and its demethyl, demethyl formamido metabolites, expressed as pirimicarb for plant commodities and... |
| Codex | Pirimicarb | Asparagus | 0.01 mg/kg | 0-0.02 mg/kg bw (1982), confirmed (2006) Pirimicarb Detail | - | For estimation of dietary intake: Sum of pirimicarb, and its demethyl, demethyl formamido metabolites, expressed as pirimicarb for plant commodities and... |
| Codex | Pirimicarb | Berries and other small fruits | 1 mg/kg | 0-0.02 mg/kg bw (1982), confirmed (2006) Pirimicarb Detail | - | For estimation of dietary intake: Sum of pirimicarb, and its demethyl, demethyl formamido metabolites, expressed as pirimicarb for plant commodities and... |
| Codex | Pirimicarb | Brassica vegetables (except Brassica leafy vegetables) (group) | 0.5 mg/kg | 0-0.02 mg/kg bw (1982), confirmed (2006) Pirimicarb Detail | - | For estimation of dietary intake: Sum of pirimicarb, and its demethyl, demethyl formamido metabolites, expressed as pirimicarb for plant commodities and... |
| Codex | Pirimicarb | Cereal grains (group) | 0.05 mg/kg | 0-0.02 mg/kg bw (1982), confirmed (2006) Pirimicarb Detail | - | For estimation of dietary intake: Sum of pirimicarb, and its demethyl, demethyl formamido metabolites, expressed as pirimicarb for plant commodities and... |
| Codex | Pirimicarb | Citrus fruits (group) | 3 mg/kg | 0-0.02 mg/kg bw (1982), confirmed (2006) Pirimicarb Detail | - | For estimation of dietary intake: Sum of pirimicarb, and its demethyl, demethyl formamido metabolites, expressed as pirimicarb for plant commodities and... |
| Codex | Pirimicarb | Edible offal (mammalian) | 0.01 mg/kg | 0-0.02 mg/kg bw (1982), confirmed (2006) Pirimicarb Detail | - | For estimation of dietary intake: Sum of pirimicarb, and its demethyl, demethyl formamido metabolites, expressed as pirimicarb for plant commodities and... |
| Codex | Pirimicarb | Eggs | 0.01 mg/kg | 0-0.02 mg/kg bw (1982), confirmed (2006) Pirimicarb Detail | - | For estimation of dietary intake: Sum of pirimicarb, and its demethyl, demethyl formamido metabolites, expressed as pirimicarb for plant commodities and... |
| Codex | Pirimicarb | Fruiting vegetables, cucurbits (group) | 1 mg/kg | 0-0.02 mg/kg bw (1982), confirmed (2006) Pirimicarb Detail | - | For estimation of dietary intake: Sum of pirimicarb, and its demethyl, demethyl formamido metabolites, expressed as pirimicarb for plant commodities and... |
| Codex | Pirimicarb | Fruiting vegetables, other than cucurbits (group) | 0.5 mg/kg | 0-0.02 mg/kg bw (1982), confirmed (2006) Pirimicarb Detail | - | For estimation of dietary intake: Sum of pirimicarb, and its demethyl, demethyl formamido metabolites, expressed as pirimicarb for plant commodities and... |
| Codex | Pirimicarb | Garlic | 0.1 mg/kg | 0-0.02 mg/kg bw (1982), confirmed (2006) Pirimicarb Detail | - | For estimation of dietary intake: Sum of pirimicarb, and its demethyl, demethyl formamido metabolites, expressed as pirimicarb for plant commodities and... |
| Codex | Pirimicarb | Kale (including among others: Collards,curly,Scotch,thousand-headed; not including Marrow-stem kale) | 0.3 mg/kg | 0-0.02 mg/kg bw (1982), confirmed (2006) Pirimicarb Detail | - | For estimation of dietary intake: Sum of pirimicarb, and its demethyl, demethyl formamido metabolites, expressed as pirimicarb for plant commodities and... |
| Codex | Pirimicarb | Legume vegetables (group) | 0.7 mg/kg | 0-0.02 mg/kg bw (1982), confirmed (2006) Pirimicarb Detail | - | For estimation of dietary intake: Sum of pirimicarb, and its demethyl, demethyl formamido metabolites, expressed as pirimicarb for plant commodities and... |
| Codex | Pirimicarb | Lettuce, head | 5 mg/kg | 0-0.02 mg/kg bw (1982), confirmed (2006) Pirimicarb Detail | - | For estimation of dietary intake: Sum of pirimicarb, and its demethyl, demethyl formamido metabolites, expressed as pirimicarb for plant commodities and... |
| Codex | Pirimicarb | Lettuce, leaf | 5 mg/kg | 0-0.02 mg/kg bw (1982), confirmed (2006) Pirimicarb Detail | - | For estimation of dietary intake: Sum of pirimicarb, and its demethyl, demethyl formamido metabolites, expressed as pirimicarb for plant commodities and... |
| Codex | Pirimicarb | Meat (from mammals other than marine mammals) | 0.01 mg/kg | 0-0.02 mg/kg bw (1982), confirmed (2006) Pirimicarb Detail | - | For estimation of dietary intake: Sum of pirimicarb, and its demethyl, demethyl formamido metabolites, expressed as pirimicarb for plant commodities and... |
| Codex | Pirimicarb | Melons (except watermelon) | 0.2 mg/kg | 0-0.02 mg/kg bw (1982), confirmed (2006) Pirimicarb Detail | - | For estimation of dietary intake: Sum of pirimicarb, and its demethyl, demethyl formamido metabolites, expressed as pirimicarb for plant commodities and... |
| Codex | Pirimicarb | Milks | 0.01 mg/kg | 0-0.02 mg/kg bw (1982), confirmed (2006) Pirimicarb Detail | - | For estimation of dietary intake: Sum of pirimicarb, and its demethyl, demethyl formamido metabolites, expressed as pirimicarb for plant commodities and... |
| Codex | Pirimicarb | Onion, bulb | 0.1 mg/kg | 0-0.02 mg/kg bw (1982), confirmed (2006) Pirimicarb Detail | - | For estimation of dietary intake: Sum of pirimicarb, and its demethyl, demethyl formamido metabolites, expressed as pirimicarb for plant commodities and... |
| Codex | Pirimicarb | Pea, hay and/or straw | 60 mg/kg | 0-0.02 mg/kg bw (1982), confirmed (2006) Pirimicarb Detail | - | For estimation of dietary intake: Sum of pirimicarb, and its demethyl, demethyl formamido metabolites, expressed as pirimicarb for plant commodities and... |
| Codex | Pirimicarb | Peppers chili, dried | 20 mg/kg | 0-0.02 mg/kg bw (1982), confirmed (2006) Pirimicarb Detail | - | For estimation of dietary intake: Sum of pirimicarb, and its demethyl, demethyl formamido metabolites, expressed as pirimicarb for plant commodities and... |
| Codex | Pirimicarb | Pome fruits (group) | 1 mg/kg | 0-0.02 mg/kg bw (1982), confirmed (2006) Pirimicarb Detail | - | For estimation of dietary intake: Sum of pirimicarb, and its demethyl, demethyl formamido metabolites, expressed as pirimicarb for plant commodities and... |
| Codex | Pirimicarb | Poultry meat | 0.01 mg/kg | 0-0.02 mg/kg bw (1982), confirmed (2006) Pirimicarb Detail | - | For estimation of dietary intake: Sum of pirimicarb, and its demethyl, demethyl formamido metabolites, expressed as pirimicarb for plant commodities and... |
| Codex | Pirimicarb | Poultry, edible offal of | 0.01 mg/kg | 0-0.02 mg/kg bw (1982), confirmed (2006) Pirimicarb Detail | - | For estimation of dietary intake: Sum of pirimicarb, and its demethyl, demethyl formamido metabolites, expressed as pirimicarb for plant commodities and... |
| Codex | Pirimicarb | Pulses (group) | 0.2 mg/kg | 0-0.02 mg/kg bw (1982), confirmed (2006) Pirimicarb Detail | - | For estimation of dietary intake: Sum of pirimicarb, and its demethyl, demethyl formamido metabolites, expressed as pirimicarb for plant commodities and... |
| Codex | Pirimicarb | Rape seed | 0.05 mg/kg | 0-0.02 mg/kg bw (1982), confirmed (2006) Pirimicarb Detail | - | For estimation of dietary intake: Sum of pirimicarb, and its demethyl, demethyl formamido metabolites, expressed as pirimicarb for plant commodities and... |
| Codex | Pirimicarb | Root and tuber vegetables (group) | 0.05 mg/kg | 0-0.02 mg/kg bw (1982), confirmed (2006) Pirimicarb Detail | - | For estimation of dietary intake: Sum of pirimicarb, and its demethyl, demethyl formamido metabolites, expressed as pirimicarb for plant commodities and... |
| Codex | Pirimicarb | Spices, seeds | 5 mg/kg | 0-0.02 mg/kg bw (1982), confirmed (2006) Pirimicarb Detail | - | For estimation of dietary intake: Sum of pirimicarb, and its demethyl, demethyl formamido metabolites, expressed as pirimicarb for plant commodities and... |
| Codex | Pirimicarb | Stone fruits (group) | 3 mg/kg | 0-0.02 mg/kg bw (1982), confirmed (2006) Pirimicarb Detail | - | For estimation of dietary intake: Sum of pirimicarb, and its demethyl, demethyl formamido metabolites, expressed as pirimicarb for plant commodities and... |
| Codex | Pirimicarb | Straw and hay of cereal grains (excluding pseudocereals) (subgroup) | 0.3 mg/kg | 0-0.02 mg/kg bw (1982), confirmed (2006) Pirimicarb Detail | - | For estimation of dietary intake: Sum of pirimicarb, and its demethyl, demethyl formamido metabolites, expressed as pirimicarb for plant commodities and... |
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WHO/JECFA
JECFA ADI Values
JECFA ADI records and evaluation years.
| Jurisdiction | Chemical name | JECFA no. | CAS | ADI | ADI upper | Function | Evaluation year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JECFA | POTASSIUM ALUMINIUM SILICATE | - | 12001-26-2 | no_data | - | - | 2014 |
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Ingredient record
GHS classifications
Cross-Reference to Cosmetics / Chemicals / Pharma
Same-CAS public rows from adjacent Roots verticals where available.
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Cross-vertical comparison
Ingredient record | GHS classifications
Cross-Vertical Regulatory Divergence
This substance has different regulatory treatment across food, cosmetics, and industrial use.
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FAQPage JSON-LD
public food renderer rows
Frequently Asked Questions
Food-use, safety, ADI, and cross-vertical answers mirrored into FAQPage JSON-LD.
What is Mica used for in food?
Mica appears in food-use rows as: Food colorant.
Is Mica safe?
This page does not assign a standalone safety verdict; it renders public regulatory evidence. ADI/reference value: EFSA ADI = 0.035 mg/kg bw/day. EU status evidence: Approved (restricted). US/FDA evidence: FDA has no questions.
What is the ADI for Mica?
Mica has this ADI/reference value in the food-safety tables: EFSA ADI = 0.035 mg/kg bw/day. Source: EFSA.
Is Mica also used in cosmetics?
Mica has a same-CAS cosmetics cross-reference: Mica (CI 77019), EU status permitted.