Table 8a.
Summary of dietary exposure to phosphates (E 338–341, E 343, E 450–452) from their uses as food additives in the regulatory maximum level exposure assessment scenario and in the refined exposure assessment scenarios, in six population groups (minimum–maximum across the dietary surveys in mg P/person per day) considering the proposed extension of use
| 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Regulatory maximum level exposure assessment scenario considering the extension of use in FC 05.2 only | ||||||
| • Mean | 198–998 | 446–1,555 | 725–1,751 | 857–1,945 | 850–1,867 | 890–1,848 |
| • 95th percentile | 419–1,714 | 754–2,052 | 1,070–2,959 | 1,461–3,462 | 1,530–3,638 | 1,510–3,551 |
| Refined estimated exposure assessment scenario considering extension of use in FC 05.2 | ||||||
| Brand‐loyal scenario | ||||||
| • Mean | 96–309 | 101–372 | 108–620 | 130–733 | 319–722 | 337–747 |
| • 95th percentile | 222–570 | 203–745 | 215–1,291 | 287–1,603 | 658–1,600 | 683–1,559 |
| Non‐brand‐loyal scenario | ||||||
| • Mean | 81–141 | 78–152 | 69–237 | 74–298 | 126–278 | 121–241 |
| • 95th percentile | 191–253 | 153–266 | 135–613 | 155–749 | 253–636 | 212–480 |