EFSA toxicology reference values
Glycerol
Glycerol (CAS 56-81-5). Cannabis testing data across 0 states. Action levels when present, testing requirements, compliance status.
Glycerol 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| margin of safety | - | consumers | - | - |
| margin of safety | - | consumers | - | - |
| Not deemed necessary | - | consumers | - | - |
EFSA Study Results
Endpoint-level study rows from efsa_study_results matched to this substance.
| Endpoint | Species | Route | Effect | Assessment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carcinogenicity_EU_PPP | - | - | - | Glycerol (E 422) was re-evaluated in 2017 by the former EFSA Panel on Food Additives and Nutrient sources added to Food (ANS). As a follow-up to that assessment, in this opinion, the Panel on Food Additives and Flavourings (FAF) addresses the data gaps identified to support an amendment of the EU specifications for E 422 in Commission Regulation (EU) No 231/2012. |
| 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 re-evaluate the safety of glycerol (E 422) when used as a food additive. |
| Carcinogenicity_EU_PPP | - | - | - | The European Commission asks the European Food Safety Authority for a scientific opinion on the evaluation of the substances currently on the list in the Annex to Commission Directive 1996/3/EC as acceptable previous cargoes for edible fats and oils. The evaluation should be based on the SCF criteria and the criteria proposed by the CCFO as reviewed by the Panel on Contaminants in Food Chain in 2009 for acceptable previous cargoes for edible fats and oils. |
| 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 re-evaluate the safety of glycerol (E 422) when used as a food additive. |
| Genetic Toxicity | - | - | - | The European Commission asks the European Food Safety Authority for a scientific opinion on the evaluation of the substances currently on the list in the Annex to Commission Directive 1996/3/EC as acceptable previous cargoes for edible fats and oils. The evaluation should be based on the SCF criteria and the criteria proposed by the CCFO as reviewed by the Panel on Contaminants in Food Chain in 2009 for acceptable previous cargoes for edible fats and oils. |
| Genetic Toxicity | - | - | - | Glycerol (E 422) was re-evaluated in 2017 by the former EFSA Panel on Food Additives and Nutrient sources added to Food (ANS). As a follow-up to that assessment, in this opinion, the Panel on Food Additives and Flavourings (FAF) addresses the data gaps identified to support an amendment of the EU specifications for E 422 in Commission Regulation (EU) No 231/2012. |
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Frequently Asked Questions
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What is the regulatory limit for Glycerol in cannabis?
Glycerol 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 Glycerol?
Glycerol does not have state-level cannabis testing rows in the fetched page data.
What are the EFSA reference values for Glycerol?
Glycerol has 3 EFSA OpenFoodTox reference value rows in the cannabis database, including margin of safety, Not deemed necessary.
Is Glycerol also regulated in cosmetics or food?
Glycerol has a cosmetics ingredient cross-reference with EU status permitted. EFSA food/toxicology context is available on this page.