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Euphorbia Cerifera Cera

Low concern

Candelilla wax is approved as a food glazing agent (E902) and as a surface-finishing/film-forming substance. Considered safe at typical food use levels by EFSA and FDA.

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49 products

What it is

Candelilla wax — a wax obtained from the candelilla shrub (Euphorbia cerifera/antisyphilitica). E902.

Glazing agent, surface treatment, gum base.

What regulators actually say

"Candelilla wax is generally recognized as safe."

"E902 candelilla wax is authorised as a glazing agent."

Regulatory status

United States — FDA

GRAS as candelilla wax (21 CFR 184.1976)

European Union — EFSA

Authorized food additive E902 (Reg 1129/2011)

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