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Is Microcrystalline wax banned where you sell?
Also listed as E 905. 2 markets have rules for it. Selling something that contains it? Check it free, no account needed.
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We have no rule for it here. Our coverage starts 7 Oct 2026, and this doesn't mean it's allowed.
We have no rule for it here. Our coverage starts 1 Jan 2025, and this doesn't mean it's allowed.
For Packaged food and beverages: Conformity: Must meet the conditions of E 905 Microcrystalline wax is authorised in food category 04.1.1 Entire fresh fruit and vegetables at quantum satis (no maximum level).. In force, start date unknown.
Restriction or exception as written: "only for the surface treatment of fruit: melons, papayas, mangoes, avocados and pineapples Period of application pineapples: From 25 December 2012".
From the consolidated text: E 905 · Microcrystalline wax · quantum satis · only for the surface treatment of fruit: melons, papayas, mangoes, avocados and pineapples Period of application pineapples: From 25 December 2012
Annex II rows, Part E, category 04.1.1; row: E 905 Microcrystalline wax · fetched 2026-10-09
European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 (consolidated 2026-08-18)(opens in a new tab)For Packaged food and beverages: Conformity: Must meet the conditions of E 905 Microcrystalline wax is authorised in food category 05.2 Other confectionery including breath refreshening microsweets at quantum satis (no maximum level).. In force since 20 Jan 2010.
Restriction or exception as written: "surface treatment only".
From the consolidated text: E 905 · Microcrystalline wax · quantum satis · surface treatment only
Annex II rows, Part E, category 05.2; row: E 905 Microcrystalline wax · fetched 2026-10-09
European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 (consolidated 2026-08-18)(opens in a new tab)For Packaged food and beverages: Conformity: Must meet the conditions of E 905 Microcrystalline wax is authorised in food category 05.3 Chewing gum at quantum satis (no maximum level).. In force since 20 Jan 2010.
Restriction or exception as written: "surface treatment only".
From the consolidated text: E 905 · Microcrystalline wax · quantum satis · surface treatment only
Annex II rows, Part E, category 05.3; row: E 905 Microcrystalline wax · fetched 2026-10-09
European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 (consolidated 2026-08-18)(opens in a new tab)For Packaged food and beverages: Conformity: Must meet the conditions of E 905 Microcrystalline wax is authorised in food category 05.4 Decorations, coatings and fillings, except fruit based fillings covered by category 4.2.4 at quantum satis (no maximum level).. In force since 20 Jan 2010.
Restriction or exception as written: "surface treatment only".
From the consolidated text: E 905 · Microcrystalline wax · quantum satis · surface treatment only
Annex II rows, Part E, category 05.4; row: E 905 Microcrystalline wax · fetched 2026-10-09
European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 (consolidated 2026-08-18)(opens in a new tab)For Packaged food and beverages: Conformity: Must meet the conditions of E 905 Microcrystalline wax is authorised in food category 04.1.1 Entire fresh fruit and vegetables at quantum satis (no maximum level).. In force since 20 Jan 2010.
Restriction or exception as written: "only for the surface treatment of fruit: melons, papayas, mangoes, avocados and pineapples Period of application pineapples: From 25 December 2012".
From the official list: E 905 · Microcrystalline wax · quantum satis · only for the surface treatment of fruit: melons, papayas, mangoes, avocados and pineapples Period of application pineapples: From 25 December 2012
Annex rows, Part E, category 04.1.1; row: E 905 Microcrystalline wax · fetched 2026-10-10
The National Archives (legislation.gov.uk): Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 as retained in GB, Annex II (domestic list) as in force on 2024-06-28(opens in a new tab)For Packaged food and beverages: Conformity: Must meet the conditions of E 905 Microcrystalline wax is authorised in food category 05.2 Other confectionery including breath refreshening microsweets at quantum satis (no maximum level).. In force since 20 Jan 2010.
Restriction or exception as written: "surface treatment only".
From the official list: E 905 · Microcrystalline wax · quantum satis · surface treatment only
Annex rows, Part E, category 05.2; row: E 905 Microcrystalline wax · fetched 2026-10-10
The National Archives (legislation.gov.uk): Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 as retained in GB, Annex II (domestic list) as in force on 2024-06-28(opens in a new tab)For Packaged food and beverages: Conformity: Must meet the conditions of E 905 Microcrystalline wax is authorised in food category 05.3 Chewing gum at quantum satis (no maximum level).. In force since 20 Jan 2010.
Restriction or exception as written: "surface treatment only".
From the official list: E 905 · Microcrystalline wax · quantum satis · surface treatment only
Annex rows, Part E, category 05.3; row: E 905 Microcrystalline wax · fetched 2026-10-10
The National Archives (legislation.gov.uk): Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 as retained in GB, Annex II (domestic list) as in force on 2024-06-28(opens in a new tab)For Packaged food and beverages: Conformity: Must meet the conditions of E 905 Microcrystalline wax is authorised in food category 05.4 Decorations, coatings and fillings, except fruit based fillings covered by category 4.2.4 at quantum satis (no maximum level).. In force since 20 Jan 2010.
Restriction or exception as written: "surface treatment only".
From the official list: E 905 · Microcrystalline wax · quantum satis · surface treatment only
Annex rows, Part E, category 05.4; row: E 905 Microcrystalline wax · fetched 2026-10-10
The National Archives (legislation.gov.uk): Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 as retained in GB, Annex II (domestic list) as in force on 2024-06-28(opens in a new tab)We have no rule for it here. Our coverage starts 1 Apr 2026, and this doesn't mean it's allowed.
We have no rule for it here. Our coverage starts 8 Oct 2026, and this doesn't mean it's allowed.
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We have no rule for it here. Our coverage starts 7 Oct 2026, and this doesn't mean it's allowed.
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We have no rule for it here. Our coverage starts 1 Jan 2025, and this doesn't mean it's allowed.
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For Packaged food and beverages: Conformity: Must meet the conditions of E 905 Microcrystalline wax is authorised in food category 04.1.1 Entire fresh fruit and vegetables at quantum satis (no maximum level).. In force, start date unknown.
Restriction or exception as written: "only for the surface treatment of fruit: melons, papayas, mangoes, avocados and pineapples Period of application pineapples: From 25 December 2012".
From the consolidated text: E 905 · Microcrystalline wax · quantum satis · only for the surface treatment of fruit: melons, papayas, mangoes, avocados and pineapples Period of application pineapples: From 25 December 2012
Annex II rows, Part E, category 04.1.1; row: E 905 Microcrystalline wax · fetched 2026-10-09
European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 (consolidated 2026-08-18)(opens in a new tab)For Packaged food and beverages: Conformity: Must meet the conditions of E 905 Microcrystalline wax is authorised in food category 05.2 Other confectionery including breath refreshening microsweets at quantum satis (no maximum level).. In force since 20 Jan 2010.
Restriction or exception as written: "surface treatment only".
From the consolidated text: E 905 · Microcrystalline wax · quantum satis · surface treatment only
Annex II rows, Part E, category 05.2; row: E 905 Microcrystalline wax · fetched 2026-10-09
European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 (consolidated 2026-08-18)(opens in a new tab)For Packaged food and beverages: Conformity: Must meet the conditions of E 905 Microcrystalline wax is authorised in food category 05.3 Chewing gum at quantum satis (no maximum level).. In force since 20 Jan 2010.
Restriction or exception as written: "surface treatment only".
From the consolidated text: E 905 · Microcrystalline wax · quantum satis · surface treatment only
Annex II rows, Part E, category 05.3; row: E 905 Microcrystalline wax · fetched 2026-10-09
European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 (consolidated 2026-08-18)(opens in a new tab)For Packaged food and beverages: Conformity: Must meet the conditions of E 905 Microcrystalline wax is authorised in food category 05.4 Decorations, coatings and fillings, except fruit based fillings covered by category 4.2.4 at quantum satis (no maximum level).. In force since 20 Jan 2010.
Restriction or exception as written: "surface treatment only".
From the consolidated text: E 905 · Microcrystalline wax · quantum satis · surface treatment only
Annex II rows, Part E, category 05.4; row: E 905 Microcrystalline wax · fetched 2026-10-09
European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 (consolidated 2026-08-18)(opens in a new tab)
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For Packaged food and beverages: Conformity: Must meet the conditions of E 905 Microcrystalline wax is authorised in food category 04.1.1 Entire fresh fruit and vegetables at quantum satis (no maximum level).. In force since 20 Jan 2010.
Restriction or exception as written: "only for the surface treatment of fruit: melons, papayas, mangoes, avocados and pineapples Period of application pineapples: From 25 December 2012".
From the official list: E 905 · Microcrystalline wax · quantum satis · only for the surface treatment of fruit: melons, papayas, mangoes, avocados and pineapples Period of application pineapples: From 25 December 2012
Annex rows, Part E, category 04.1.1; row: E 905 Microcrystalline wax · fetched 2026-10-10
The National Archives (legislation.gov.uk): Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 as retained in GB, Annex II (domestic list) as in force on 2024-06-28(opens in a new tab)For Packaged food and beverages: Conformity: Must meet the conditions of E 905 Microcrystalline wax is authorised in food category 05.2 Other confectionery including breath refreshening microsweets at quantum satis (no maximum level).. In force since 20 Jan 2010.
Restriction or exception as written: "surface treatment only".
From the official list: E 905 · Microcrystalline wax · quantum satis · surface treatment only
Annex rows, Part E, category 05.2; row: E 905 Microcrystalline wax · fetched 2026-10-10
The National Archives (legislation.gov.uk): Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 as retained in GB, Annex II (domestic list) as in force on 2024-06-28(opens in a new tab)For Packaged food and beverages: Conformity: Must meet the conditions of E 905 Microcrystalline wax is authorised in food category 05.3 Chewing gum at quantum satis (no maximum level).. In force since 20 Jan 2010.
Restriction or exception as written: "surface treatment only".
From the official list: E 905 · Microcrystalline wax · quantum satis · surface treatment only
Annex rows, Part E, category 05.3; row: E 905 Microcrystalline wax · fetched 2026-10-10
The National Archives (legislation.gov.uk): Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 as retained in GB, Annex II (domestic list) as in force on 2024-06-28(opens in a new tab)For Packaged food and beverages: Conformity: Must meet the conditions of E 905 Microcrystalline wax is authorised in food category 05.4 Decorations, coatings and fillings, except fruit based fillings covered by category 4.2.4 at quantum satis (no maximum level).. In force since 20 Jan 2010.
Restriction or exception as written: "surface treatment only".
From the official list: E 905 · Microcrystalline wax · quantum satis · surface treatment only
Annex rows, Part E, category 05.4; row: E 905 Microcrystalline wax · fetched 2026-10-10
The National Archives (legislation.gov.uk): Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 as retained in GB, Annex II (domestic list) as in force on 2024-06-28(opens in a new tab)
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We have no rule for it here. Our coverage starts 1 Apr 2026, and this doesn't mean it's allowed.
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We have no rule for it here. Our coverage starts 8 Oct 2026, and this doesn't mean it's allowed.
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