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Carnauba Wax
Carnauba Wax
Also known as: E903, carnauba wax coating agents
Low concern
Carnauba wax is GRAS in the US and authorised in the EU. EFSA's 2012 re-evaluation established an ADI of 7 mg/kg bw/day.
Found in
20,813 products
E-number
E903
Type
carrier
What it is
Carnauba wax (E903) is a natural wax obtained from the leaves of the Brazilian carnauba palm.
Glazing and coating agent; provides shine and moisture barrier.
Why it's flagged
- Rare allergic reactions reported
What regulators actually say
"Carnauba wax ... GRAS when used in accordance with good manufacturing practice."
"The Panel established an ADI of 7 mg/kg bw/day for carnauba wax (E 903)."
Regulatory status
United States — FDA
GRAS (21 CFR 184.1978)
European Union — EFSA
Authorised; ADI 7 mg/kg bw/day
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