Although the evidence provided is limited, it seems
logic to predict that the real utilisation of benzoates
and sorbates is significantly lower than the maximum
authorised levels. This information is particularly relevant
in the case of benzoates, for which intakes exceeding
the ADI have been reported for high
consumers, based on maximum limits specified in national
standards and on model diets (WHO, 2000).
Therefore, in order to reduce an overestimation, it is
recommended that whenever possible the intake estimates
of additives be refined by a more precise approach
using analytical data.