01 / 04What it is
E216 in plain English
Propyl para-hydroxybenzoate was removed from the EU list of permitted food additives in 2006 over endocrine concerns. Filtr flags it.
Paraben banned as a food additive in the EU since 2006.
02 / 04Why it's used
It buys shelf life.
To inhibit the growth of mould, yeast and bacteria, extending the shelf life of products well beyond what they would otherwise tolerate.
preservative
03 / 04Health concerns
Filtr says avoid.
Banned in the EU, or IARC group 2A/1. Filtr always triggers a risk flag.
Banned in
EU
04 / 04Regulatory status
How the world's regulators rule
- Australia · FSANZ
- Permitted
- Banned jurisdictions
- EU
- Filtr risk tier
- Avoid
- Filtr score penalty
- −12 points
- Category
- Preservative
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