CALCIUM CARBONATE

Overview

Chemical Names
Calcium carbonate
Synonyms
Chalk
CAS number
471-34-1
INS
170(i)
Functional Class
Food Additives
ANTICAKING_AGENT
INS matches
170(i)

Evaluations

Evaluation year: 1965

ADI:
NOT LIMITED

Comments:
JECFA noted that bases are used in food technology and are required for pH adjustment. The amounts and concentrations used are not likely to have any toxicological significance. JECFA placed no restrictions on the food-additive use of calcium carbonate, provided the contribution made to the dietary load of calcium is assessed and considered to be acceptable.
Meeting:
09
Specs Code:
N (1973)
Report: 
NMRS 40/TRS 339-JECFA 9/16
Tox Monograph: 
FAS 67.29/NMRS 40A,B,C-JECFA 9/152
Specification: 
FAO Combined Compendium of Food Additive Specifications
Previous Years:
1973, FNP 4-JECFA 17/73 (1973); COMPENDIUM/273. R 1965, FAS 67.29/NMRS 40A,B,C-JECFA 9/152. NL. N
1973, FNP 4-JECFA 17/73 (1973); COMPENDIUM/273. R 1965, FAS 67.29/NMRS 40A,B,C-JECFA 9/152. NL. N