{"id":6610,"date":"2026-02-25T18:23:37","date_gmt":"2026-02-25T12:53:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.altrafine.com\/blog\/?p=6610"},"modified":"2026-02-27T12:02:14","modified_gmt":"2026-02-27T06:32:14","slug":"guar-gum-e412-eu-2026-196-regulation-compliance","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.altrafine.com\/blog\/guar-gum-e412-eu-2026-196-regulation-compliance\/","title":{"rendered":"Altrafine Gums: Compliant with EU 2026\/196 Regulations for Guar Gum (E412) and Ensuring the Highest Standards of Quality"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_73 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.altrafine.com\/blog\/guar-gum-e412-eu-2026-196-regulation-compliance\/#leading-the-way-in-guar-gum-quality-and-eu-regulatory-compliance\" title=\"Leading the Way in Guar Gum Quality and EU Regulatory Compliance\">Leading the Way in Guar Gum Quality and EU Regulatory Compliance<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.altrafine.com\/blog\/guar-gum-e412-eu-2026-196-regulation-compliance\/#understanding-the-new-eu-regulation-eu-2026196\" title=\"Understanding the New EU Regulation (EU 2026\/196)\">Understanding the New EU Regulation (EU 2026\/196)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.altrafine.com\/blog\/guar-gum-e412-eu-2026-196-regulation-compliance\/#altrafine-gums-meeting-eu-2026196-regulation-standards\" title=\"Altrafine Gums Meeting EU 2026\/196 Regulation Standards\">Altrafine Gums Meeting EU 2026\/196 Regulation Standards<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.altrafine.com\/blog\/guar-gum-e412-eu-2026-196-regulation-compliance\/#purity-and-contaminant-control\" title=\"Purity and Contaminant Control\">Purity and Contaminant Control<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.altrafine.com\/blog\/guar-gum-e412-eu-2026-196-regulation-compliance\/#microbial-testing-and-heavy-metal-analysis\" title=\"Microbial Testing and Heavy Metal Analysis\">Microbial Testing and Heavy Metal Analysis<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.altrafine.com\/blog\/guar-gum-e412-eu-2026-196-regulation-compliance\/#how-the-new-eu-regulation-affects-guar-gum-in-food-products\" title=\"How the New EU Regulation Affects Guar Gum in Food Products?\">How the New EU Regulation Affects Guar Gum in Food Products?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.altrafine.com\/blog\/guar-gum-e412-eu-2026-196-regulation-compliance\/#infant-nutrition-and-medical-foods\" title=\"Infant Nutrition and Medical Foods\">Infant Nutrition and Medical Foods<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.altrafine.com\/blog\/guar-gum-e412-eu-2026-196-regulation-compliance\/#why-choose-altrafine-for-guar-gum-e412\" title=\"Why Choose Altrafine for Guar Gum (E412)?\">Why Choose Altrafine for Guar Gum (E412)?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.altrafine.com\/blog\/guar-gum-e412-eu-2026-196-regulation-compliance\/#altrafine-gums-commitment-to-safety-and-quality\" title=\"Altrafine Gums&#8217; Commitment to Safety and Quality\">Altrafine Gums&#8217; Commitment to Safety and Quality<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.altrafine.com\/blog\/guar-gum-e412-eu-2026-196-regulation-compliance\/#conclusion\" title=\"Conclusion\">Conclusion<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.altrafine.com\/blog\/guar-gum-e412-eu-2026-196-regulation-compliance\/#faqs-about-guar-gum-e412\" title=\"FAQs About Guar Gum (E412)\">FAQs About Guar Gum (E412)<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"leading-the-way-in-guar-gum-quality-and-eu-regulatory-compliance\"><\/span><strong>Leading the Way in Guar Gum Quality and EU Regulatory Compliance<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>As the global demand for guar gum continues to rise, Altrafine Gums stands at the forefront of the industry, committed to providing high-quality guar gum products while ensuring full regulatory compliance with evolving safety standards. In response to the EU 2026\/196 Regulation, which amends the European Union\u2019s regulations on food additives like Guar Gum (E412), Altrafine Gums continues to adhere to the strictest standards of safety, quality, and manufacturing processes to meet the highest industry requirements. With a legacy of over 40 years in manufacturing and supplying guar gum powder to multiple industries globally, Altrafine Gums remains a trusted name for food and beverage manufacturers, pharmaceutical companies, and other industrial applications.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Altrafine Gums is well known for its commitment to product purity and safety standards, making sure that all its guar gum products meet the regulatory requirements across diverse markets. Our unwavering focus on regulatory compliance is what sets us apart in the competitive global market for natural gums.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"container my-4\" style=\"width: fit-content;\">\n<div class=\"d-flex flex-column flex-sm-row align-items-start align-items-sm-center justify-content-between gap-3\" \nstyle=\"background:#21425e; border-radius:16px; padding:15px; width: fit-content;\">\n<div style=\"color:#ffffff; font-size:25px; font-weight:600; line-height:1.3;\">\n  We are Available on Chat, Call, Email! \n<\/div>\n<a class=\"text-decoration-none\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"mailto:info@altrafine.com\" style=\"display:inline-flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; align-self: center; background:#119789; color:#ffffff; padding:12px 18px; border-radius:10px; font-weight:600; font-size:16px; white-space:nowrap; min-width:170px; flex-shrink:0; gap:8px;\" rel=\"noopener\"> \n  <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.altrafine.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/get-a-quote.png\" width=\"30\" height=\"30\" alt=\"WhatsApp\" style=\"display:block;\">\n  <span>Email Us!<\/span> \n<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"understanding-the-new-eu-regulation-eu-2026196\"><\/span><strong>Understanding the New EU Regulation (EU 2026\/196)<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>On 28 January 2026, the European Commission introduced the EU 2026\/196 Regulation, amending the existing Regulation (EC) No 1333\/2008, which governs the use of food additives within the European Union. This regulation impacts various additives, including <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.altrafine.com\/blog\/how-e412-guar-gum-powder-is-transforming-dairy-and-beverage-products-in-the-united-states\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Guar Gum E412<\/a><\/strong>, with an emphasis on improving safety standards, particularly when used in products intended for vulnerable groups like infants and young children.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>One of the key updates in the regulation includes tighter specifications for purity, stricter residue limits, and recommendations regarding acceptable daily intake (ADI), although no specific ADI has been set for guar gum. Despite these advancements, the EU regulations continue to recognize Guar Gum (E412) as a safe food additive when used within approved limits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The EU 2026\/196 Regulation also brings changes regarding the safety of <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.altrafine.com\/blog\/utilizing-guar-gum-powder-in-food-processing\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">guar gum in food products <\/a><\/strong>for young children and medical foods. Although guar gum has been safely used in food products for years, there are growing concerns about its gastrointestinal effects when consumed by infants and children. As such, stricter usage guidelines have been introduced for guar gum in food products intended for these groups.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"container my-4\">\n  <div class=\"d-flex align-items-start p-3 shadow-sm rounded\"\n       style=\"border-left:5px solid #119587; background:#f8fbfa;\">\n    \n    <div class=\"ms-3\">\n      <p class=\"mb-1 text-uppercase fw-semibold small\" style=\"color:#21425E;\">\n        Read Our Article\n      <\/p>\n      <a href=\"https:\/\/www.altrafine.com\/blog\/guar-gum-powder-use-in-food-markets\/\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"fw-bold fs-5 text-decoration-none\" style=\"color:#119587;\" rel=\"noopener\"><u>\n        Regulatory and Safety Considerations for Guar Gum Powder Use in Growing Food Markets\n      <\/u><\/a>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"col-sm-8\">\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"altrafine-gums-meeting-eu-2026196-regulation-standards\"><\/span><strong>Altrafine Gums: Meeting EU 2026\/196 Regulation Standards<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>At Altrafine Gums, we have always been dedicated to providing guar gum products that meet both global quality standards and regional regulatory requirements. With the updated EU regulations, we have taken proactive steps to ensure our products fully comply with the new specifications.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"purity-and-contaminant-control\"><\/span><strong>Purity and Contaminant Control<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.altrafine.com\/guar-gum-powder\"><strong>guar gum powder<\/strong><\/a> is manufactured in state-of-the-art facilities that adhere to the latest EU standards. Altrafine ensures strict quality control at every stage of production, from sourcing raw guar beans to final product testing. We maintain high standards for microbial contamination, heavy metal limits, and other residues that are critical for maintaining the purity and safety of our products.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"microbial-testing-and-heavy-metal-analysis\"><\/span><strong>Microbial Testing and Heavy Metal Analysis<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>As part of our commitment to regulatory compliance, we implement routine testing for microbial content, ensuring that all products meet the EU-required levels of cleanliness. Our guar gum also undergoes heavy metal testing to ensure that the product is free from contaminants such as lead, arsenic, and cadmium, which are subject to strict EU regulations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"col-sm-4\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.altrafine.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Altrafine-Gums-Meeting-EU-2026-196-Regulation-Standards.jpg\" alt=\"Altrafine Gums: Meeting EU 2026\/196 Regulation Standards\" width=\"100%\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Our guar gum meets the European Commission\u2019s maximum allowed levels for contaminants, making it suitable for use in both food and pharmaceutical applications.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"container my-4\">\n  <div class=\"d-flex align-items-start p-3 shadow-sm rounded\"\n       style=\"border-left:5px solid #119587; background:#f8fbfa;\">\n    \n    <div class=\"ms-3\">\n      <p class=\"mb-1 text-uppercase fw-semibold small\" style=\"color:#21425E;\">\n        Our Other Product\n      <\/p>\n      <a href=\"https:\/\/www.altrafine.com\/cassia-tora-powder\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"fw-bold fs-5 text-decoration-none\" style=\"color:#119587;\" rel=\"noopener\"><u>\n        Cassia Tora Powder\n      <\/u><\/a>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"how-the-new-eu-regulation-affects-guar-gum-in-food-products\"><\/span><strong>How the New EU Regulation Affects Guar Gum in Food Products?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The new regulations specifically target the use of guar gum in vulnerable food categories, with a special focus on baby foods, medical foods, and infant nutrition. As guar gum is a powerful thickening agent and stabilizer, it is commonly used in beverages, dairy products, and sauces; however, there are now stricter guidelines for these products when intended for young children.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"infant-nutrition-and-medical-foods\"><\/span><strong>Infant Nutrition and Medical Foods<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>While Guar Gum (E412) remains approved for use in a wide range of food products, the regulation outlines specific restrictions for its use in products targeted at infants or young children. Altrafine Gums has responded to these changes by ensuring that all our products used in medical foods and baby foods are tested for gastrointestinal safety and meet the highest quality standards required for vulnerable populations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The regulation reflects the growing concern regarding the safety of guar gum for infants and young children. These groups have underdeveloped digestive systems, and products containing guar gum may cause gastrointestinal discomfort. For medical foods and infant nutrition, the regulation emphasizes safety precautions for manufacturers to ensure that guar gum is used only in safe quantities and under strict quality control conditions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"container my-4\">\n  <div class=\"d-flex align-items-start p-3 shadow-sm rounded\"\n       style=\"border-left:5px solid #119587; background:#f8fbfa;\">\n    \n    <div class=\"ms-3\">\n      <p class=\"mb-1 text-uppercase fw-semibold small\" style=\"color:#21425E;\">\n        Read Our Article\n      <\/p>\n      <a href=\"https:\/\/www.altrafine.com\/blog\/guar-gum-powder-helps-in-managing-blood-sugar-cholesterol-levels\/\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"fw-bold fs-5 text-decoration-none\" style=\"color:#119587;\" rel=\"noopener\"><u>\n        How Guar Gum Powder Helps in Managing Blood Sugar and Cholesterol Levels?\n      <\/u><\/a>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"col-sm-8\">\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"why-choose-altrafine-for-guar-gum-e412\"><\/span><strong>Why Choose Altrafine for Guar Gum (E412)?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Altrafine Gums is a trusted <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.altrafine.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">manufacturer and supplier of guar gum powder<\/a><\/strong>, consistently meeting international standards, including the new EU 2026\/196 Regulation. Our products provide reliable functional benefits for industries ranging from food and beverage to pharmaceuticals. Here\u2019s why Altrafine stands out:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"1\">\n<li><strong>Quality Assurance<\/strong>: We maintain strict quality control over all stages of production to guarantee purity, safety, and consistency in every batch. Each product is tested under the highest safety standards.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Regulatory Compliance<\/strong>: Altrafine Gums is committed to ensuring that our products meet all the necessary regulatory requirements, including the new EU 2026\/196 regulations.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Global Reach<\/strong>: As an exporter to over 30 countries, we serve major food manufacturers and pharmaceutical companies across Europe, North America, the Middle East, and Southeast Asia.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Custom Solutions<\/strong>: Whether you need a fast-hydrating guar gum or a specific grade for your formulation, Altrafine offers tailored solutions to meet your needs, ensuring compliance with regional regulations.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"col-sm-4\"><iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"436\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/92ul-JHOzK0\" title=\"Steps in the Journey of Guar Gum From Plant to Powder #guargum #GuarGumPowder\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"container my-4\">\n  <div class=\"d-flex align-items-start p-3 shadow-sm rounded\"\n       style=\"border-left:5px solid #119587; background:#f8fbfa;\">\n    \n    <div class=\"ms-3\">\n      <p class=\"mb-1 text-uppercase fw-semibold small\" style=\"color:#21425E;\">\n        Our Other Product\n      <\/p>\n      <a href=\"https:\/\/www.altrafine.com\/fenugreek-gum-powder\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"fw-bold fs-5 text-decoration-none\" style=\"color:#119587;\" rel=\"noopener\"><u>\n        Fenugreek Gum Powder\n      <\/u><\/a>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"altrafine-gums-commitment-to-safety-and-quality\"><\/span><strong>Altrafine Gums&#8217; Commitment to Safety and Quality<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Altrafine Gums understands the importance of maintaining the highest safety standards, especially with the evolving regulatory landscape in Europe. Our team continuously monitors regulatory updates and implements changes to our manufacturing processes and product testing protocols to ensure full compliance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Our guar gum products undergo routine testing for microbial content, heavy metals, and other contaminants. Each product is accompanied by Certificates of Analysis (COA), which clearly outline the test results and ensure compliance with EU regulations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We are committed to offering transparent and reliable solutions to our clients, ensuring that every batch of guar gum is of the highest quality and fully compliant with international standards.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"container my-4\" style=\"width: fit-content;\">\n<div class=\"d-flex flex-column flex-sm-row align-items-start align-items-sm-center justify-content-between gap-3\" \nstyle=\"background:#21425e; border-radius:16px; padding:15px; width: fit-content;\">\n<div style=\"color:#ffffff; font-size:25px; font-weight:600; line-height:1.3;\">\n  Get Your Tailored Quote in Minutes   \n<\/div>\n<a class=\"text-decoration-none\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"tel:+919825714702\" style=\"display:inline-flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; align-self: center; background:#119789; color:#ffffff; padding:12px 18px; border-radius:10px; font-weight:600; font-size:16px; white-space:nowrap; min-width:170px; flex-shrink:0; gap:8px;\" rel=\"noopener\"> \n  <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.altrafine.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/call-img.png\" width=\"30\" height=\"30\" alt=\"WhatsApp\" style=\"display:block;\">\n  <span>Click Here!<\/span> \n<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"conclusion\"><\/span><strong>Conclusion<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>At Altrafine Gums, we pride ourselves on our ability to provide safe, high-quality guar gum products that meet the evolving standards set by regulatory bodies like the European Commission. With the introduction of EU 2026\/196, we remain committed to product safety and quality assurance in the face of new challenges, especially those concerning vulnerable populations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As a trusted supplier to the food, beverage, and pharmaceutical industries, Altrafine continues to lead with innovation, compliance, and customer-focused service. We invite you to connect with us today to learn more about our products and how we can support your business with the safest, most reliable guar gum solutions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"faqs-about-guar-gum-e412\"><\/span><strong>FAQs About Guar Gum (E412)<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n        <style type=\"text\/css\">\n        \t        \t.thfaqf-tab h3.thfaqf-tablinks-6614.active {\n\t\t\t    background-color: #f5f5f5!important;\n\t\t\t    color: #cc2753!important;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t.thfaqf-tab h3.thfaqf-tablinks-6614:hover {\n\t\t\t  \tbackground-color: #f5f5f5!important;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t    .thfaqf-faq-item-6614.thfaqf-active .thfaqf-title-text{\n\t\t\t\tcolor: #cc2753!important;\n\t\t\t}\n          \n        <\/style>\n       \t\t<div class=\"thfaqf-faq-list thfaqf-theme-wrapper-altrafineblog\">\n            <div class=\"faq-item-wrapper\">\t\t<div id=\"thfaqf-faq-item-6614_0\" class=\"thfaqf-faq-item  thfaqf-faq-item-6614    thfaqf-post-id-6614 thfaqf-count-dsply-setngs\" style=\"border-radius: 6px;\" >\n\t\t\t<div data-active_color=\"#cc2753\" class=\"thfaqf-faq-item-title\" style=\"border-width: 1px; border-style: solid; margin-bottom: -1px; background-color: #f5f5f5; border-color: #f5f5f5;\">\n \t\t\t\t<h3 style=\"text-transform: none!important; font-size: 11px!important;\">\n \t\t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t<span class=\"thfaq-marker thfaqf-toggle-icon\" style=\" color: #b2b2b2;\"><\/span>\n \t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"thfaqf-title-text \" style=\" color: #000000;\" >What is Guar Gum (E412) and how is it used in food products?<\/span>\n \t\t\t\t<\/h3>\t\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"thfaqf-faq-item-content\" style=\"border-width: 1px; border-style: solid; background-color: #fcfcfc; border-color: #fcfcfc; color: #000000;\" >\n\t\t\t\t<p>Guar gum (E412) is a natural thickening and stabilizing agent widely used in the food industry. 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border-style: solid; margin-bottom: -1px; background-color: #f5f5f5; border-color: #f5f5f5;\">\n \t\t\t\t<h3 style=\"text-transform: none!important; font-size: 11px!important;\">\n \t\t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t<span class=\"thfaq-marker thfaqf-toggle-icon\" style=\" color: #b2b2b2;\"><\/span>\n \t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"thfaqf-title-text \" style=\" color: #000000;\" >How does the new EU 2026\/196 Regulation impact the use of Guar Gum (E412)?<\/span>\n \t\t\t\t<\/h3>\t\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"thfaqf-faq-item-content\" style=\"border-width: 1px; border-style: solid; background-color: #fcfcfc; border-color: #fcfcfc; color: #000000;\" >\n\t\t\t\t<p>The EU 2026\/196 Regulation focuses on increased safety standards, especially for infant foods and medical foods, where guar gum use is restricted due to potential gastrointestinal effects in vulnerable populations.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"thfaq-enable-comment-box thfaqf-hide\"> <p>\t\t<div class=\"thfaqf-comment-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<form form method=\"post\" class=\"thfaqf-post-comment\">\n\t\t\t\t<p><input class=\"thfaqf-comment-box thfaqf-uname\" type=\"text\" placeholder=\"Name...\"name=\"user_name\"\/><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<p class=\"threq-name\"><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<input type=\"hidden\" name=\"action\" value=\"thfaqf_comment\">\n\t\t\t\t<input type=\"hidden\" name=\"faq_id\" value=\"6614\">\n\t\t\t\t<input type=\"hidden\" name=\"faq_index\"value=\"1\">\n\t\t\t\t<p><textarea placeholder=\"Add a Comment...\"name=\"user_msg\" class=\"thfaqf-comment-box thfaqf-ucomment\"><\/textarea><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<p class=\"threq-comment\"><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<input type=\"hidden\" name=\"wp_thfaqc_nonce\" value=\"3b2e299e7c\"\/>\n\t\t    \t<p><button type=\"submit\" name=\"thfaqf_comment_submt\" class=\"thfaqf-submt-cmmt button primary is-xsmall\" onclick=\"submitFaqfComment(this)\">Send<\/button><\/p><p class=\"thfaqf-comment-validetion\"><\/p>\n\t\t    <\/form>\t\n\n\t\t    \t\t<\/div>\n\t\t <\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"log\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n \t\t\t\t<div id=\"thfaqf-faq-item-6614_2\" class=\"thfaqf-faq-item  thfaqf-faq-item-6614    thfaqf-post-id-6614 thfaqf-count-dsply-setngs\" style=\"border-radius: 6px;\" >\n\t\t\t<div data-active_color=\"#cc2753\" class=\"thfaqf-faq-item-title\" style=\"border-width: 1px; 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