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Polyvinylpyrrolidone-Vinyl Acetate Copolymer

Also known as: E1208

Low concern

EFSA evaluated PVP-VA copolymer (E1208) as a food additive used in food supplements in tablet/coated tablet form and concluded no safety concern at the current uses and use levels.

Found in

1 products

E-number

E1208

What it is

Polyvinylpyrrolidone-vinyl acetate copolymer (PVP-VA), a synthetic film-forming polymer.

Film former, binder, and stabilizer in food supplements and pharmaceuticals.

What regulators actually say

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Regulatory status

United States — FDA

PVP and copolymers permitted as indirect/coating agents under specific regulations

European Union — EFSA

E1208 authorized for use in food supplements per Regulation (EC) 1333/2008

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