Birdwatch Note Rating
2023-12-15 19:14:00 UTC - HELPFUL
Rated by Participant: 42A1EC0C5076FEFD5986BFF3130A2667C356A2FFEF44F898FF79D78320CEF31D
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E904 is an FDA identifier for shellac, a secretion of the lac bug that has been used in food, cosmetics, and consumer goods for centuries both as an adhesive and to create a glossy appearance. It is considered safe to consume by the FDA and EU food safety authorities. https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfcfr/CFRSearch.cfm?fr=175.300&SearchTerm=shellac https://www.ams.usda.gov/sites/default/files/media/Or%20Shellac%20Technical%20Evaluation%20Report%20%282014%29.pdf
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