EFSA toxicology reference values
Acesulfame K
Acesulfame K (CAS 55589-62-3). Cannabis testing data across 0 states. Action levels when present, testing requirements, compliance status.
Acesulfame K 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| margin of safety | 9 mg/kg bw/day | consumers | - | other: |
| ADI | - mg/kg bw/day | consumers | c30f4385-5486-47b0-9346-36a02d779817 | - |
| margin of safety | - | children | - | - |
EFSA Study Results
Endpoint-level study rows from efsa_study_results matched to this substance.
| Endpoint | Species | Route | Effect | Assessment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| carcinogenicity: oral | rat | oral: feed | 1,500 mg/kg bw/day | - |
| Carcinogenicity_EU_PPP | - | - | - | Following a request from the European Commission, the EFSA Panel on Food Additives and Nutrient Sources added to Food (ANS) was asked to deliver a scientific opinion regarding the safety of the extension of use of the food additive acesulfame K (E 950) when added to dietary food for special medical purpose (FSMP) intended for young children aged 1-3 years. |
| Carcinogenicity_EU_PPP | - | - | - | The present opinion deals with the re-evaluation of acesulfame K (E 950) as a food additive. UUID ca4570a6-09fd-4da2-a15e-d6a28557adab |
| Genetic Toxicity | - | - | - | The present opinion deals with the re-evaluation of acesulfame K (E 950) as a food additive. UUID ca4570a6-09fd-4da2-a15e-d6a28557adab |
| Genetic Toxicity | - | - | - | Following a request from the European Commission, the EFSA Panel on Food Additives and Nutrient Sources added to Food (ANS) was asked to deliver a scientific opinion regarding the safety of the extension of use of the food additive acesulfame K (E 950) when added to dietary food for special medical purpose (FSMP) intended for young children aged 1-3 years. |
Cross-Reference to Chemicals / Cosmetics / Food
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Frequently Asked Questions
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What is the regulatory limit for Acesulfame K in cannabis?
Acesulfame K 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 Acesulfame K?
Acesulfame K does not have state-level cannabis testing rows in the fetched page data.
What are the EFSA reference values for Acesulfame K?
Acesulfame K has 3 EFSA OpenFoodTox reference value rows in the cannabis database, including margin of safety, ADI.
Is Acesulfame K also regulated in cosmetics or food?
Acesulfame K has a cosmetics ingredient cross-reference with EU status permitted. EFSA food/toxicology context is available on this page.