EFSA toxicology reference values
Propionic acid
Propionic acid (CAS 79-09-4). Cannabis testing data across 0 states. Action levels when present, testing requirements, compliance status.
Propionic acid 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MSI/FC | 10,000 mg/kg | other: | - | - |
| MSI/FC | 30,000 mg/kg | other: | - | - |
| margin of safety | - | rabbit | - | - |
| margin of safety | - | consumers | - | - |
| margin of safety | - | horse | - | - |
| margin of safety | - | other: | - | - |
| margin of safety | - | consumers | - | - |
| Incomplete dataset | - | consumers | - | - |
EFSA Study Results
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| Endpoint | Species | Route | Effect | Assessment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carcinogenicity_EU_PPP | - | - | - | The European Commission requests the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) to issue an opinion on the safety and efficacy of the product sodium benzoate, propionic acid, sodium propionate as preservative for cattle for fattening. |
| Carcinogenicity_EU_PPP | - | - | - | Following a request from the European Commission, the Panel on Food Additives and Nutrient Sources added to Food (ANS) of the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) was asked to deliver a scientific opinion re-evaluating propionic acid (E 280), sodium propionate (E 281), calcium propionate (E 282) and potassium propionate (E 283) when used as food additives. Propionic acid (E 280), sodium propionate (E 281), potassium propionate (E 282) and calcium propionate (E 283) are authorised food additive in accordance with Annex II of Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 and have been previously evaluated by the EU Scientific Committee for Food (SCF) in 1974 and 1990, and the Joint FAO/WHO Expert Committee on Food Additives (JECFA) in 1973. |
| Carcinogenicity_EU_PPP | - | - | - | EFSA shall deliver an opinion on the safety for the target animal(s), consumer, user and the environment and the efficacy of the products propionic acid, sodium propionate, calcium propionate and ammonium propionate. |
| Genetic Toxicity | - | - | - | Following a request from the European Commission, the Panel on Food Additives and Nutrient Sources added to Food (ANS) of the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) was asked to deliver a scientific opinion re-evaluating propionic acid (E 280), sodium propionate (E 281), calcium propionate (E 282) and potassium propionate (E 283) when used as food additives. Propionic acid (E 280), sodium propionate (E 281), potassium propionate (E 282) and calcium propionate (E 283) are authorised food additive in accordance with Annex II of Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 and have been previously evaluated by the EU Scientific Committee for Food (SCF) in 1974 and 1990, and the Joint FAO/WHO Expert Committee on Food Additives (JECFA) in 1973. |
| Genetic Toxicity | - | - | - | EFSA shall deliver an opinion on the safety for the target animal(s), consumer, user and the environment and the efficacy of the products propionic acid, sodium propionate, calcium propionate and ammonium propionate. |
| Genetic Toxicity | - | - | - | The European Commission requests the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) to issue an opinion on the safety and efficacy of the product sodium benzoate, propionic acid, sodium propionate as preservative for cattle for fattening. |
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Frequently Asked Questions
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What is the regulatory limit for Propionic acid in cannabis?
Propionic acid 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 Propionic acid?
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What are the EFSA reference values for Propionic acid?
Propionic acid has 8 EFSA OpenFoodTox reference value rows in the cannabis database, including MSI/FC, margin of safety, Incomplete dataset.
Is Propionic acid also regulated in cosmetics or food?
Propionic acid has a cosmetics ingredient cross-reference with EU status permitted. EFSA food/toxicology context is available on this page.