Press Release: EFSA advises on the safety of paraben usage in food

Author (Corporate)	European Food Safety Authority (EFSA)
Series Title	Press Release
Series Details	29.9.04
Publication Date	29/09/2004
Content Type	News
	The Scientific Panel on Food Additives, Flavourings, Processing Aids and Materials in Contact with Food (AFC) of the European Food Safety Authority, on 29 September 2004, published an opinion on the safety of using parabens (additives E 214-219) in foods. Parabens are antimicrobial preservatives allowed for use in foods, drugs, cosmetics and toiletries.
Source Link	Link to Main Source http://www.efsa.europa.eu/press_room/press_release/631_en.html
Related Links	European Food Safety Authority: Science: AFC Panel: AFC Opinion: Opinion adopted by the AFC Panel on 13 July 2004 http://www.efsa.europa.eu/science/afc/afc_opinions/630_en.html European Food Safety Authority: Press Release: 29.9.04 http://www.efsa.europa.eu/press_room/press_release/631/pr_afc01_parabens_en1.pdf
Subject Categories	Business and Industry
Countries / Regions	Europe