Shellac (E904)
- Food Fine
What is Shellac (E904)?
Shellac (E904) is a natural resin made by lac insects, used to give sweets, fruit and tablets a shiny glaze. Normal amounts are not a concern. It's fine; the only open question is possible impurities in chemically bleached shellac.
What is Yasno’s verdict on Shellac?
Yasno’s verdict on Shellac: Fine. No meaningful concern at normal amounts.
Is Shellac allowed in the EU?
EU status of Shellac: 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-3276, European Commission (DG SANTE), 2026
- 2024 re-evaluation of shellac (E 904), European Food Safety Authority (EFSA), 2024
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