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Summary of Evaluations Performed by the
Joint FAO/WHO Expert Committee on Food Additives

CARNAUBA WAX
INS: 903
Functional class: GLAZING AGENT; BULKING AGENT; ACIDITY REGULATOR; CARRIER
Latest evaluation: 1992
ADI: 0-7 mg/kg bw
Report: TRS 828-JECFA 39/24
Specifications: COMPENDIUM ADDENDUM 6/FNP 52 Add.6/19 (1998)
Tox monograph: FAS 30-JECFA 39/245
Previous status: 1995, COMPENDIUM ADDENDUM 3/FNP 52 Add.3/33. R
1992, COMPENDIUM ADDENDUM 1/FNP 52 Add.1/17. N
 
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    See Also:
       Toxicological Abbreviations
       Carnauba wax (WHO Food Additives Series 30)