I applied 3 x coats to a bathroom bench as advised by Bunnings. This is probably the big mistake. Any water splashes are absorbed into the bench after a little while. Not good for bathroom areas. Probably not the varnish - but wrong product for the wrong application. Please educate bunnigs staff on your products.

I've applied the Cabot's Benchtop Clear to the sanded wooden surfaces in my kitchen, including around the sink area with 4 coats, long time drying in between.
If you read other reviews below it shows the problem with white staining has been experienced by many who have used the product. It is misleading to find a tick for Food Safety on the tin. Unfortunately I only found out the problem with staining and apparently not being waterproof, but water resistant, after I experienced the same. I've received an explanation from Cabots and after curing for a few days, no more problems.

This is fast drying low odour and a great product for my kitchen bench as it is food safe. I applied 3 coats in one day as it is quick drying. Only advice I would give is use a good quality brush (as it is thin product and dries quickly) in order to maintain consistency of brushwork. I usually hate the smell of treating wood as it gives me a headache but this had little to no odour at all