As Potassium Formate is widely known as safe, there is no limit on dosage of intake. However, we still recommend consumers to consult professionals before using large quantity of Potassium Formate for long period.
Special groups refer to newborns, children, pregnant and any other applicable vulnerable groups.
There is no evidence that Potassium Formate could have any negative effects on these vulnerable groups. It should be safe to use Potassium Formate in food for newborns and pregnant. However, we still recommend consumers to consult professionals before using large quantity of Potassium Formate for long period in food for newborns or pregnant.
Though Potassium Formate is not on FDA's GRAS exemption list, it's still widely accepted as safe food additive in many countries including USA with specific limit on dosage.
No health issues about Potassium Formate reported up to now.
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