Food Additive · EU 910
Wax Ester
FDA status: Approved. EU: Approved. No U.S. state has enacted a specific ban yet.
According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, Wax Ester 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.
The verdict
Wax Ester is FDA-approved, and no U.S. state has moved to restrict it.
- 4/5
- Low Risk
- Approved
- FDA status
- Approved
- EU status
- 0
- state regulations
E-number regulatory snapshot
Wax Ester: no OFF product match; EU code 910 is the standout identifier.
| Property | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| E-Number | 910 | EU additive register |
| FDA Status | Approved | FDA SAFFA |
| EU Status | Approved | EC 1333/2008 |
| CAS Number | - | CAS Registry |
| Category | Food Additive | 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 |
| Tracked Products | Not yet tracked | Open Food Facts (US) |
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 Wax Ester?
Wax Ester is a food additive (910) classified as food additive.
Common Uses
Catalog-profile peer axes
Nationwide catalog-profile peers for Wax Ester
Product-count (0) and safety-score (4/5) peer columns, disjoint link sets.
Score 4/5 peers (≥50 OFF products)
Nearest other additives by PlainIngredients safety score (floored at ≥50 tracked products), distinct from the count row.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Wax Ester safe to consume?
Wax Ester scores 4/5 (Low Risk). FDA status is Approved. No OFF product match yet; EU additive code 910 is the standout identifier on this row.
What is Wax Ester used for in food?
Wax Ester (910) is catalogued for Various processed foods; treat uses as SAFFA class, not shelf count.