Carnauba Acid Wax
Carnauba wax is FDA GRAS as a direct food ingredient under 21 CFR 184.1978 (anticaking agent, lubricant, surface-finishing agent), and is authorized in the EU as E903. Extensive history of safe food use.
What it is
Carnauba acid wax — an acid-fractionated form of carnauba wax (from Copernicia prunifera/cerifera palm leaves), enriched in fatty acids.
Wax / glazing agent / coating in food and cosmetic applications.
Why it's flagged
- allergic reactions extremely rare
What regulators actually say
"Carnauba wax (CAS Reg. No. 8015-86-9) is the wax obtained from the leaves and buds of the Brazilian wax palm... GRAS as a direct human food ingredient."
"EFSA Scientific Opinion on the re-evaluation of carnauba wax (E 903) as a food additive."
Regulatory status
United States — FDA
GRAS under 21 CFR 184.1978
European Union — EFSA
E903 authorized; EFSA re-evaluation found safe
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