Stearyl Tartrate E483
tartaric acid derivative — Primarily synthetic.
Stearyl tartrate
CAS: 15196-53-3
Factual Regulatory Reference
This database provides factual regulatory information compiled from official government sources. It does not constitute medical, nutritional, or safety advice. Regulatory status varies by country and is subject to change. Always refer to your local regulatory authority for the most current information.
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Regulatory opinions differ: Stearyl Tartrate is approved in USA, JAPAN, CANADA but banned in EU. This reflects different risk assessment philosophies between regions.
Detailed Regulatory Assessment
European Union (EFSA)
Authorization removed in April 2024; no longer permitted in EU
Official EFSA LinkUnited States (FDA)
Still permitted in the USA despite EU ban
Japan (MHLW)
Still approved in Japan
Acceptable Daily Intake (ADI)
International Standard (JECFA)
mg/kg body weight per day
European Standard (EFSA)
Everyday Perspective
For a kg adult, this limit is roughly equivalent to consuming:
Natural Occurrence
This additive is not known to occur naturally in significant quantities.
Manufacturing
Produced by reacting tartaric acid (typically derived from wine-making byproducts) with stearyl alcohol under controlled conditions with esterification catalysts.