Microcrystalline wax

General Information

Chemical nameMicrocrystalline wax
E No.E 905
INS.905
GroupNo

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Authorisation of the use of this additive in Food Additives

The additive is authorised to be used in the following category(ies):
category(ies) Individual restriction(s)/exception(s) footnote
  • Other confectionery including breath refreshening microsweets (5.2)(legislation:1129/2011, applicable as from 01/06/2013)

  • Chewing gum (5.3)(legislation:1129/2011, applicable as from 01/06/2013)

  • Decorations, coatings and fillings, except fruit-based fillings covered by category 4.2.4 (5.4)(legislation:1129/2011, applicable as from 01/06/2013)
  • quantum satis , surface treatment only
  • Entire fresh fruit and vegetables (4.1.1)(legislation:1147/2012, applicable as from 25/12/2012)
  • quantum satis , only for the surface treatment of fruit: melons, papayas, mangoes, avocados and pineapples

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