EFSA toxicology reference values
zeaxanthin
zeaxanthin (CAS 144-68-3). Cannabis testing data across 0 states. Action levels when present, testing requirements, compliance status.
zeaxanthin 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 | 0.75 mg/kg bw/day | consumers | ec8ee03a-8fd3-4546-af43-695596db8fae | - |
| margin of safety | - | consumers | - | - |
| Not deemed necessary | - | other: | - | - |
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: unspecified | 150 mg/kg bw/day | - |
| Carcinogenicity_EU_PPP | - | - | - | Following a request from the European Commission, the Panel on Dietetic Products, Nutrition and Allergies was asked to update its opinion on the safety of synthetic zeaxanthin as a novel food ingredient in food supplements in the light of additional information provided by the applicant. |
| Carcinogenicity_EU_PPP | - | - | - | EFSA is asked to assess the safety of use of capsanthin (E160c), beta-apo-8'-carotenal (E160e), ethyl ester of beta-apo-8'carotenoic acid (E160f), lutein (E161b), cryptoxanthin (E161c), zeaxanthin (E161h), citranaxanthin (E161i), astaxanthin (E161j) in feedingstuffs for laying hens, other poultry, salmon, trout, on the basis of currently available scientific literature. |
| Genetic Toxicity | - | - | - | EFSA is asked to assess the safety of use of capsanthin (E160c), beta-apo-8'-carotenal (E160e), ethyl ester of beta-apo-8'carotenoic acid (E160f), lutein (E161b), cryptoxanthin (E161c), zeaxanthin (E161h), citranaxanthin (E161i), astaxanthin (E161j) in feedingstuffs for laying hens, other poultry, salmon, trout, on the basis of currently available scientific literature. |
| Genetic Toxicity | - | - | - | Following a request from the European Commission, the Panel on Dietetic Products, Nutrition and Allergies was asked to update its opinion on the safety of synthetic zeaxanthin as a novel food ingredient in food supplements in the light of additional information provided by the applicant. |
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Frequently Asked Questions
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What is the regulatory limit for zeaxanthin in cannabis?
zeaxanthin 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 zeaxanthin?
zeaxanthin does not have state-level cannabis testing rows in the fetched page data.
What are the EFSA reference values for zeaxanthin?
zeaxanthin has 3 EFSA OpenFoodTox reference value rows in the cannabis database, including ADI, margin of safety, Not deemed necessary.
Is zeaxanthin also regulated in cosmetics or food?
zeaxanthin has a cosmetics ingredient cross-reference with EU status permitted. EFSA food/toxicology context is available on this page.