Emulsifier · EU 901
White And Yellow Beeswax
FDA status: Approved. EU: Approved. No U.S. state has enacted a specific ban yet.
According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, White And Yellow Beeswax is FDA-approved, and no U.S. state has moved to restrict it independently of federal policy. The European Union separately classifies it as approved.
The verdict
White And Yellow Beeswax 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
White And Yellow Beeswax: the EU E-number regulatory record
White And Yellow Beeswax: no OFF product match; EU code 901 is the standout identifier.
| Property | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| E-Number | 901 | EU additive register |
| FDA Status | Approved | FDA SAFFA |
| EU Status | Approved | EC 1333/2008 |
| CAS Number | - | CAS Registry |
| Category | Emulsifier | FDA functional class |
| Composite Safety Score | 4 / 5 (Low Risk) | PlainIngredients methodology |
| EFSA ADI | Not in our EFSA data | 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.
White And Yellow Beeswax, explained
White And Yellow Beeswax is a food additive (901) classified as emulsifier.
Health Concerns
- EFSA evaluation: Beeswax -E 901- as a glazing agent and as carrier for flavours
Common Uses
Catalog-profile peer axes
How White And Yellow Beeswax compares to its catalog-profile peers nationwide
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 White And Yellow Beeswax safe to consume?
White And Yellow Beeswax scores 4/5 (Low Risk). FDA status is Approved. No OFF product match yet; EU additive code 901 is the standout identifier on this row.
What is White And Yellow Beeswax used for in food?
White And Yellow Beeswax (901) is catalogued for Sauces, dressings, baked goods, ice cream; treat uses as SAFFA class, not shelf count.
What health concerns are associated with White And Yellow Beeswax?
Research has identified the following health concerns for White And Yellow Beeswax: EFSA evaluation: Beeswax -E 901- as a glazing agent and as carrier for flavours. These findings inform its safety score of 4/5. Consult a healthcare provider for personalized guidance, especially if you have pre-existing conditions.