Scientific Opinion on Flavouring Group Evaluation 300, Revision 1 (FGE.300Rev1): One cyclo-aliphatic amide from chemical group 33 EFSA Panel on Food Contact Materials, Enzymes, Flavourings and Processing Aids (CEF)

The Panel on Food Contact Materials, Enzymes, Flavourings and Processing Aids of the European Food Safety Authority was requested to evaluate a flavouring substance, cyclopropanecarboxylic acid (2-isopropyl-5-methylcyclohexyl)-amide [FL-no:16.115] in the Flavouring Group Evaluation 300, Revision 1 (FGE.300Rev1) using the Procedure in Commission Regulation (EC) No 1565/2000. This revision is made due to a re- evaluation of the flavouring substance, cyclopropanecarboxylic acid (2-isopropyl-5-methyl-cyclohexyl)-amide [FL-no:16.115], as a 90-day dietary study in rats has become available. The substance was not considered to have genotoxic potential. The substance was evaluated through a stepwise approach (the Procedure) that integrates information on structure-activity relationships, intake from current uses, toxicological threshold of concern, and available data on metabolism and toxicity. The Panel concluded that the substance [FL-no:16.115] does not give rise to safety concern at its levels of dietary intake estimated on the basis of the Maximised Survey-derived Daily Intake MSDI approach. Besides the safety assessment of this flavouring substance, the specifications for the material of commerce have also been considered. Specifications including complete purity criteria and identity for the material of commerce have been provided for the candidate substance. (C) European Food Safety Authority, 2014