Carnauba wax (E903)
- Food Fine
What is Carnauba wax (E903)?
Carnauba wax (E903) is a natural wax from the leaves of a Brazilian palm, used to give sweets, fruit and tablets a shiny coating. It's barely absorbed, and animal studies found no harm well above normal amounts. It's fine at normal amounts.
What is Yasno’s verdict on Carnauba wax?
Yasno’s verdict on Carnauba wax: Fine. No meaningful concern at normal amounts.
Is Carnauba wax allowed in the EU?
EU status of Carnauba wax: Permitted as a food additive. Conditions and limits come from the regulation cited below. Yasno summarises them and does not replace the legal text.
| Where | EU | US |
|---|---|---|
| Food | Permitted as a food additive | Not recorded |
Sources
- EU Food Additives Register — POL-FAD-IMPORT-3275, European Commission (DG SANTE), 2012
- Scientific Opinion on the re-evaluation of carnauba wax (E 903) as a food additive, European Food Safety Authority (EFSA), 2012
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