| E214 is a food additive
approved by the European Union (EU) and used as an antifungal and antibacterial
synthetic
preservative in tablets and capsules. It is more
affective against yeasts and fungi than against bacteria. E214 is also used
in cosmetics.
E214 is commonly known by the names Ethyl p-hydroxybenzoate and ethyl
paraben.
This preservative is banned in Australia and its presence in
cosmetics may result in allergic reactions to the skin.
Note(1) that the list of Food
Additives (E Numbers) included in this section and listed on the left
is subject to change as more chemicals are added by the EU Regulatory
Authorities. IvyRose cannot guarantee that this list complete.
Note(2) These numbers are also used in Australia and
New Zealand but without the E.
Government approvals
and other regulatory details are subject to change.
This
was added on 16 July 2008. If details are important to you, check
with relevant agencies.
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