[目的] 了解进口食品添加剂的毒性程度,对其进行安全性评价和监督。[方法]对1999年以来从厦门口岸进口的食品添加剂进行毒理学检验、分析与总结。[结果] 多数食品添加剂属于毒性极小类,少数属于低毒和中等毒范围。[结论] 对食品添加剂的进口和使用应严格控制,保证其安全使用。 [Objective] To understand the toxicity of imported food additives and evaluate safety and supervision of them. [Method] Toxicological tests, analysis and conclusion of food additives imported from Xiamen Port since 1999 were conducted. [Result] Most food additives belonged to the extremely toxic category, and a few belonged to the range of low to moderate toxicity. [Conclusion] The import and use of food additives should be strictly controlled to ensure their safe use.