Comparing E466 - Sodium carboxy methyl cellulose vs E1402 - Alkaline modified starch

When is cmc coming back?

CMC (E466) hasn’t been withdrawn; it remains approved in the EU and US and is widely produced, so any restock timing depends on the specific retailer or supplier.

When will cmc return?

There’s been no general ban or recall of sodium carboxymethyl cellulose; if you’re seeing a shortage, only the manufacturer or seller can give a return date.

When will cmc be back?

CMC is still authorized and manufactured—availability issues are local or product-specific, so contact the brand or distributor for timing.

How long is cmc out?

It isn’t out globally; regulatory approval and production continue, and any gaps are due to individual supply chains.

Is cmc coming back?

Yes—CMC (E466) remains permitted and in use; if a particular product removed it, only that brand can say whether they’ll add it back.