False. They may be deemed "food safe" but that means nothing in terms of human health. Most food isn't safe - food safe means nothing
You'd let your child chew on/eat any finish?
"food safe" is a general term and it simply means that food can come in contact with the cured finish. There are a lot of finishes that are "food safe" as described above that I still wouldn't want to eat.
So food safe just means food can TOUCH it. NOT that you can mix it with food.
Though if the toy is for someone other than a known child (for example, a school/daycare setting or being bought as a gift for someone) it might be best to avoid nut based oils in case of allergies.
I have been making children's toys and puzzles for a living for over 10 years.
I use a water based lacquer from Valspar..
I have had it tested and there is no lead in it so it passes the CPSIA standard.
You can eat shellac. In fact, you often do when you eat certain fruits, candies, or vitamins. Don't tell any vegans, though.
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