Propylparaben
EATLABEL VERDICT
High Risk
Regulatory scrutiny or health hazard identified
-25 pts
Overview & Primary Purpose
Paraben preservative banned in EU foods since 2006 due to reproductive and endocrine concerns.
Official Category: Synthetic Preservative (합성보존료)
3-Nation (KR · US · EU) Regulatory Status
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South Korea (MFDS)
Restricted
Strictly limited in sauces
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United States (FDA)
Approved
Under safety reassessment for reproductive toxicity
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European Union (EFSA)
Prohibited
Banned from food in EU since 2006
Commonly Found Foods
Imported processed condiments
Safer Clean-Label Alternatives
✓ Potassium sorbate✓ Cold sterile filtration
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