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Polyglyceryl-3 Distearate

Low concern

Polyglycerol esters of fatty acids (E475) are authorized food emulsifiers; EFSA reviewed them and confirmed safety at established use levels.

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What it is

Polyglycerol-3 esterified with two stearic acid molecules; nonionic emulsifier.

Polyglycerol esters of fatty acids (PGFA) are food emulsifiers (E475 family) regulated by FDA and EFSA; this specific INCI form is widely used in cosmetics.

What regulators actually say

"Polyglycerol esters of fatty acids may be safely used in or on food."

Regulatory status

United States — FDA

polyglycerol esters of fatty acids permitted (21 CFR 172.854)

European Union — EFSA

authorized as E475 polyglycerol esters of fatty acids

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