Emulsifier · EU 902
Candelilla Wax
FDA status: Approved. EU: Approved. No U.S. state has enacted a specific ban yet.
According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, Candelilla Wax is FDA-approved, and no U.S. state has moved to restrict it independently of federal policy. Its composite safety score is 4 out of 5 (Low Risk), and the European Union separately classifies it as approved. By tracked product count it ranks #147 of 417.
- #147 of 417 by tracked product prevalence
The verdict
Candelilla Wax is FDA-approved, and no U.S. state has moved to restrict it. By Open Food Facts product count it sits #147 of 417 among additives with tracked product presence (65th percentile).
- 4/5
- Low Risk
- Approved
- FDA status
- #147 of 417
- product-prevalence rank
- 0
- state regulations
Product-footprint and regulatory snapshot
Candelilla Wax: 72 tracked U.S. products (moderate band, #147 of 417) frame how often this additive appears on shelves.
| Property | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Tracked Products | 72 · #147 of 417 | Open Food Facts (US) |
| FDA Status | Approved | FDA SAFFA |
| EU Status | Approved | EC 1333/2008 |
| E-Number | 902 | EU additive register |
| CAS Number | - | CAS Registry |
| Category | Emulsifier | FDA functional class |
| Composite Safety Score | 4 / 5 (Low Risk) | PlainIngredients methodology |
| EFSA ADI | Not established | EFSA scientific opinion |
| U.S. State Actions | 0 states | State legislative records |
Values reflect official agency classifications as published by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and the European Union's regulatory framework. See our methodology for scoring details.
What is Candelilla Wax?
Candelilla Wax is a food additive (902) classified as emulsifier.
Health Concerns
- EFSA evaluation: Scientific Opinion on the re-evaluation of candelilla wax -E 902- as a food additive.
Common Uses
Shelf-footprint peer axes
Nationwide peers for a moderate OFF footprint
Nearest OFF product-count peers (72 tracked here); safety-score column omitted on prevalence-led pages.
Nearest OFF product count to 72
Nearest other additives by Open Food Facts product count (floored at ≥50).
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Candelilla Wax safe to consume?
Candelilla Wax scores 4/5 (Low Risk). FDA status is Approved. On the Open Food Facts U.S. sample it is a moderate additive (72 tracked products, #147 of 417), so product footprint, not just the score label, frames how widely a shopper will meet it.
What is Candelilla Wax used for in food?
Candelilla Wax shows up as Sauces, dressings, baked goods, ice cream in the Emulsifier class, and the OFF sample puts it in the moderate footprint band (72 products).
Where does Candelilla Wax sit among food additives PlainIngredients tracks?
Among additives with at least one tracked product, it ranks #147 of 417 by Open Food Facts product count. See /methodology#corpus-placement for the ranking bases.
What health concerns are associated with Candelilla Wax?
Research has identified the following health concerns for Candelilla Wax: EFSA evaluation: Scientific Opinion on the re-evaluation of candelilla wax -E 902- as a food additive.. These findings inform its safety score of 4/5. Consult a healthcare provider for personalized guidance, especially if you have pre-existing conditions.