| E216 is a food additive that is no
longer approved by the European Union (EU) but was used as an antifungal and
antibacterial synthetic preservative in food products and cosmetics.
E216 is also known by the name Propyl p-hydroxybenzoate.
There are some reports that this preservative may cause allergic reactions
to the skin when used in cosmetics. E216 was removed
from the list of substances permitted in the UK after recent research
on its
effect
on
reproduction
in rats.
Examples of food/drink products that may have included E216:
Soft drinks, alcoholic drinks, baked goods and medicines.
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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