YenzoWhat is E902 (candelilla wax)?
Appendix 1 of Circular 24/2019/TT-BYT lists the function of Candelilla wax (INS 902) as: glazing agent, carrier, emulsifier, thickener.
E902Candelilla wax
E902 is Candelilla wax. Appendix 1 of Circular 24/2019/TT-BYT lists its function as glazing agent, carrier, emulsifier, thickener.
Did you know? Candelilla wax is obtained from the leaves of candelilla plants (Euphorbia antisyphilitica) found in semi-desert regions.
- Code
- E902 · INS 902
- Group
- Glazing agent, Carrier, Emulsifier, Thickener
In Vietnam✓ PermittedOn the list of permitted additives — Circular 24/2019, Appendix 1
Risk level on the Yenzo Scalevery low?Based on the Open Food Facts additives taxonomy
How E902 appears on labels
IngredientsIllustrative example
Wheat flour, vegetable oil, salt, sugar, glazing agent (902), dried onion and garlic, pepper, natural colour (160a).
glazing agent (902)glazing agent 902E902INS 902On Vietnamese labels: Sáp candelilla
Questions about candelilla wax
Is candelilla wax harmful?
In 2012 EFSA did not set an ADI for E 902 because long-term safety data were lacking. It noted, however, that the available studies consistently reported no findings linked to the main components of the wax and that margins of safety against the estimated exposure were sufficient; EFSA concluded that the currently authorised uses are not of safety concern.
Is E902 permitted in Vietnam?
Yes. Candelilla wax (INS 902) is listed in Appendix 1 of Circular 24/2019/TT-BYT, the list of additives permitted in food.
Other glazing agents
E901Beeswaxvery lowE903Carnauba waxvery lowE904Shellacvery lowE905Microcrystalline waxlowE907Hydrogenated poly-1-decenelowE912Montan acid esterslow
See all glazing agents →Updated 21 October 2026
Sources (3)
- Open Food Facts additives taxonomy (Yenzo's table cites no EFSA opinion for this code). Open Food Facts additives taxonomy, https://github.com/openfoodfacts/openfoodfacts-server/blob/main/taxonomies/additives.txt (entry en:e902)
- Thông tư 24/2019/TT-BYT (văn bản hợp nhất 09/VBHN-BYT), Phụ lục 1
- EFSA Journal (2012). Scientific Opinion on the re-evaluation of candelilla wax (E 902) as a food additive