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E 1206Additional Chemicals

Neutral Methacrylate Copolymer

Characteristics

Additive NameNeutral Methacrylate Copolymer
E No.E 1206
TypeIndividual Substance
In plain language

A synthetic polymer used as a coating material for tablets and capsules in food supplements. It creates a protective shell that controls how and where a supplement dissolves in the digestive tract. Approved for use only in solid food supplements. No significant safety concerns have been raised by EFSA at permitted levels.

Conditions of Use

This additive is authorised to be used in the following 1 food category:

17.1food supplements supplied in a solid form excluding food supplements for infants and young children’,
Maximum Level = 200000 mg/kg
except food supplements in chewable form

Source

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E 1206 - Neutral Methacrylate Copolymer | E-Number Information