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Propylparaben

Not approved

Endocrine disruptor; banned as a food preservative in the EU since 2006.

E / INS number: E216
Class: Synthetic Preservative
Allowed in organic: No

Also known as

e216propyl paraben

Regulatory status

Jurisdiction	Status	Notes	Source
EU	banned	Banned as a food preservative in the EU since 2006 due to endocrine disruption concerns. (2006-04-26)	European Commission
US	permitted	Permitted by FDA but subject to ongoing reassessment.	FDA

Other synthetic preservative ingredients

Azodicarbonamide (ADA)BHA (Butylated Hydroxyanisole)BHT (Butylated Hydroxytoluene)Calcium Propionate EDTA (Calcium Disodium)Methylparaben Potassium Bromate Potassium Sorbate Sodium Benzoate Sodium Nitrite Sodium Propionate Sulfur Dioxide / Sulfites

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