Additives
Ethyl Para-Hydroxybenzoate (E214): What It Is and Is It Safe?
Moderate
Preservative
A paraben preservative. Parabens have weak oestrogenic activity in laboratory studies raising endocrine disruption concerns. Restricted in many personal care products; under ongoing debate in food use. Most regulatory bodies consider them safe at current permitted levels.
- Category
- Preservative
- Typically used in
- Sauces, pickles, flavourings, condiments
- Regulatory status
- Approved EU/UK. Ongoing endocrine debate.
- Also listed as
- Ethylparaben
- Concerns flagged
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Possible allergenEndocrine disruptionReproductive-health concern
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Sources
Where this comes from
- EFSA (2004) — Opinion of the Scientific Panel on Food Additives, Flavourings, Processing Aids and Materials in Contact with Food on a Request from the Commission related to para hydroxybenzoates -E 214-219- http://dx.doi.org/10.2903/j.efsa.2004.83
Products
Products containing Ethyl Para-Hydroxybenzoate
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