TABLE 4.
Summary of dietary exposure to shellac (E 904) from its use as a food additive in the maximum level exposure assessment scenario and in the refined exposure scenarios, in six population groups (minimum–maximum across the dietary surveys in mg/kg bw per day).
| Infants (12 weeks‐11 months) | Toddlers (12–35 months) | Children (3–9 years) | Adolescents (10–17 years) | Adults (18–64 years) | The elderly (≥ 65 years) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maximum level exposure assessment scenario | ||||||
|
0–0.5 | 0.1–3.7 | 0.8–3.3 | 0.3–2.4 | 0.1–0.9 | < 0.1–0.3 |
|
< 0.1–1.0 | 0.6–11.5 | 2.6–10.2 | 1.0–7.1 | 0.4–4.4 | 0.2–1.6 |
| Refined exposure assessment scenario | ||||||
| Brand‐loyal scenario | ||||||
|
0–0.5 | 0.1–3.6 | 0.7–2.8 | 0.3–2.1 | 0.1–0.8 | < 0.1–0.2 |
|
0–1.0 | 0–1.0 | 2.5–9.4 | 0.9–6.7 | 0.4–4.4 | 0.2–1.6 |
| Non‐brand‐loyal scenario | ||||||
|
0–0.3 | < 0.1–1.9 | 0.5–2.0 | 0.1–1.4 | < 0.1–0.4 | < 0.1–0.2 |
|
0–0.4 | 0.2–7.4 | 1.1–8.7 | 0.5–5.6 | 0.2–2.2 | 0.1–1.6 |