Beeswax is a natural wax produced in the bee hive of honey bees of the genus Apis.
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| Country | Status | Matched Term |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Approved | Beeswax (bleached, white wax), Beeswax (yellow wax), Beeswax, white (cire d'abeille) |
| European Union | Approved | Beeswax, white and yellow |
| Australia and New Zealand | Approved | Beeswax, white and yellow |
| Philippines | Approved | Beeswax, White and Yellow |
| Austria | Approved | Beeswax, white and yellow |
| Belgium | Approved | Beeswax, white and yellow |
| Bulgaria | Approved | Beeswax, white and yellow |
| Cyprus | Approved | Beeswax, white and yellow |
| Czech Republic | Approved | Beeswax, white and yellow |
| Denmark | Approved | Beeswax, white and yellow |
| Estonia | Approved | Beeswax, white and yellow |
| Finland | Approved | Beeswax, white and yellow |
| France | Approved | Beeswax, white and yellow |
| Germany | Approved | Beeswax, white and yellow |
| Greece | Approved | Beeswax, white and yellow |
| Hungary | Approved | Beeswax, white and yellow |
| Ireland | Approved | Beeswax, white and yellow |
| Italy | Approved | Beeswax, white and yellow |
| Latvia | Approved | Beeswax, white and yellow |
| Lithuania | Approved | Beeswax, white and yellow |
| Luxembourg | Approved | Beeswax, white and yellow |
| Malta | Approved | Beeswax, white and yellow |
| Netherlands | Approved | Beeswax, white and yellow |
| Poland | Approved | Beeswax, white and yellow |
| Portugal | Approved | Beeswax, white and yellow |
| Romania | Approved | Beeswax, white and yellow |
| Slovakia | Approved | Beeswax, white and yellow |
| Slovenia | Approved | Beeswax, white and yellow |
| Spain | Approved | Beeswax, white and yellow |
| Sweden | Approved | Beeswax, white and yellow |
| United Kingdom | Approved | Beeswax, white and yellow |
| Australia | Approved | Beeswax, white and yellow |
| New Zealand | Approved | Beeswax, white and yellow |
E901 - Beeswax: Glazing agent, used to wax fruit, confectionary, chocolate, ice cream, snack food, slow release pills, etc. Occasionally causes allergic reactions when used in cosmetics.
E901 - Beeswax: Occasionally causes allergic reactions.
E901 - Beeswax: Glazing agent, used to wax fruit; see bee products; occasionally causes allergic reactions.
Food Reactions - Food Intolerance, Allergy & Adverse Reactions
E901 - Beeswax: Occasionally causes allergic reactions in sensitive people
E901 - Beeswax: Not suitable for Vegans.
Beeswax (bleached, white wax), Beeswax (yellow wax), Beeswax, white (cire d'abeille)
White beeswax, cera alba wax
Yellow beeswax
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