Vitamin E acetate is a synthetic form of vitamin E. Vitamin E is a group of fat-soluble compounds with distinctive antioxidant activities. Alpha- (or α-) tocopherol is the only form that is recognized to meet human requirements.
Vitamin E Acetate
Found In
- Beverages
- Multivitamins
- Nuts
- Seeds
- Vegetable oils
Also Known As
- D-Alpha Tocopheryl Acetate
- DL-Alpha Tocopheryl Acetate
- E306 – E309
- Tocopheryl Acetate
The Beverage Bottom Line
Vitamin E acetate is authorized for use in the U.S., Europe and Canada.
This ingredient may have authorizations in countries not included on this site.
International Assessments and Authorizations
U.S. Food And Drug Administration (FDA)
Generally recognized as safe for intended uses. (GRAS, GRAS FDA-Notified)
Information about its use as a nutrient (a, b), preservative.
In 2018, FDA issued no objections to a GRAS notice related to vitamin E acetate.
In 2006, dietary reference intakes for vitamin E were assessed by the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine.
In 1975, the health aspects of alpha-tocopheryl acetate for use as a food ingredient were evaluated.
FDA describes (a, b, c) nutrition facts labeling requirements.
European Food Safety Authority (EFSA)
Safe for intended uses. Authorized for use in the EU (nutrient).
In 2024, EFSA published a scientific opinion on the revised tolerable upper intake level for vitamin E.
In 2015, EFSA issued an opinion on dietary reference values for vitamin E as α-tocopherol.
In 2015, EFSA re-evaluated the safety of tocopherol-rich extract (E 306), α-tocopherol (E 307), γ-tocopherol (E 308) and δ-tocopherol (E 309) as food additives.
In 2010 and 2016, EFSA assessed health claims related to vitamin E.
Joint FAO/WHO Expert Committee on Food Additives (JECFA)
Safe for intended uses.
Essential nutrients may be appropriately added to foods for various purposes.
Health Canada
Safe for intended uses. Permitted as a supplemental ingredient.
In 2006, dietary reference intakes for vitamin E were reviewed by the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine.
This page was last updated on 6/30/2025.