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The panel noted that the title of the ec specifications for e 120 does not adequately correspond to the specified food additive and therefore, proposes to modify it to e 120 cochineal extract, carminic acid and carmines, which would more accurately reflect the material used.
Cochineal, carminic acid, carmines (e 120) have been previously evaluated by jecfa and by the scf.
Both committees established an adi of 5 mg/kg bw/day.
E120 is a food additive that is commonly used in the food industry.
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