All additives
E216·preservative
Propylparaben
Avoid
Safety Assessment
| Body | Acceptable Daily Intake (ADI) | Year |
|---|---|---|
| JECFA | — | |
| EFSA | — | — |
ADI = the amount of a substance a person can consume every day over a lifetime without appreciable health risk. Expressed as mg per kg body weight per day. Source: WHO/FAO JECFA Combined Compendium; EFSA OpenFoodTox 3.0.
Scientific Notes
Propyl ester of p-hydroxybenzoic acid. Banned in the EU in 2004 following concerns about endocrine-disrupting activity in animal studies affecting male reproductive health. Still permitted in limited applications in some non-EU markets.