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Pulegone Added to Prop 65

Move "not based upon sufficient information," according to key trade groups.

OEHHA Intends to List β-Myrcene and Pulegone as Cancer Causing

In the notices of intent, the OEHHA said pulegone, a natural constituent of various plants, and β-Myrcene, used in flavor and fragrance, meet the requirements for listing as known to the state to cause cancer for purposes of Proposition 65 under the Labor Code listing mechanism.

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[Update] FDA Removes 7 Synthetic Flavors from Food Additives List

Following an analysis of data presented by two petitions, the FDA has de-listed 7 synthetic flavoring substances from its list of acceptable food additives.

NRDC, Others Petition FDA to Ban Eight Carcinogenic Flavorings in Food

Petition urges the banning of eight synthetic flavorings used for more than 40 years in the industry—which may be found in ice cream, baked goods, candy and beverages.

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Comment Period on Furfuryl Alcohol Prop 65 Listing Extended

FEMA says the Notice of Intent to List does not describe furfuryl alcohol as a flavor ingredient. #furfurylalcoholprop65

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Progress in Essential Oils: Sweet Fennel Oil and Extract

In this column, Brian M. Lawrence reviews the composition of sweet fennel oil and extract as found by various researchers. For example, a commercial sample of sweet fennel oil was screened for its anti-platelet activity by Tognolini et al. (2006) and Guerini et al. (2006) using GC-FID and GC/MS. Results are reported herein.

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Progress in Essential Oils: Lemon Verbena Oil

This month's column discusses the chemical composition of lemon verbena oil.

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