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Toluene

Moderate concern

Toluene is a neurotoxic solvent associated with CNS effects, reproductive toxicity, and developmental harm at occupational/inhalation exposures. It is not permitted as a direct food additive.

Found in

1 products

What it is

Toluene (methylbenzene), an aromatic hydrocarbon solvent.

Not approved as a direct food additive; may appear as residual solvent or contaminant.

Why it's flagged

neurotoxicity
reproductive/developmental toxicity
irritation

What regulators actually say

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Regulatory status

United States — FDA

not approved as direct food additive; residual solvent limits apply

European Union — EFSA

not permitted as food additive

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