Scientific Opinion on the re-evaluation of candelilla wax (E 902) as a food additive

Scientific Opinion on the re-evaluation of candelilla wax (E 902) as a food additive

The Panel on Food Additives and Nutrient Sources added to Food (ANS) delivers a scientific opinion re-evaluating the safety of candelilla wax (E 902). Candelilla wax (E 902) is authorised in the EU as a food additive as a glazing agent. It has been evaluated by the Scientific Committee on Food (SCF)...

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Main Author:	EFSA Panel on Food Additives and Nutrient Sources added to Food (ANS)
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	Wiley 2012-11-01
Series:	EFSA Journal
Subjects:	Candelilla wax INS No. 902 CAS Registry Number 8006-44-8 EINECS 232-347-0
Online Access:	http://www.efsa.europa.eu/en/efsajournal/doc/2946.pdf

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