Polyglyceryl-4 Laurate
Polyglyceryl fatty acid esters reviewed by CIR are considered safe at current cosmetic use levels. Polyglycerol esters of fatty acids (E475) are authorized as food emulsifiers in EU for some applications.
What it is
Ester of polyglycerin-4 and lauric acid; non-ionic emulsifier used predominantly in cosmetics.
Emulsifier; primarily in cosmetic and personal care formulations.
Why it's flagged
- specific 4-laurate not the same as food-grade E475
What regulators actually say
"Polyglycerol esters of fatty acids may be safely used in foods in accordance with the prescribed conditions."
Regulatory status
United States — FDA
Cosmetic ingredient; the broader class polyglycerol esters of fatty acids is GRAS under 21 CFR 172.854 with restrictions.
European Union — EFSA
Polyglycerol esters of fatty acids are authorized as E475 under Regulation (EC) 1333/2008.
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