Preservative · EU 214
Ethyl P-Hydroxybenzoate
FDA status: Approved. EU: Approved. No U.S. state has enacted a specific ban yet.
According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, Ethyl P-Hydroxybenzoate is FDA-approved, and no U.S. state has moved to restrict it independently of federal policy. Its composite safety score is 4 out of 5 (Low Risk), and the European Union separately classifies it as approved.
The verdict
Ethyl P-Hydroxybenzoate is FDA-approved, and no U.S. state has moved to restrict it.
- 4/5
- Low Risk
- Approved
- FDA status
- Approved
- EU status
- 0
- state regulations
E-number regulatory snapshot
Ethyl P-Hydroxybenzoate: no OFF product match; EU code 214 is the standout identifier.
| Property | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| E-Number | 214 | EU additive register |
| FDA Status | Approved | FDA SAFFA |
| EU Status | Approved | EC 1333/2008 |
| CAS Number | - | CAS Registry |
| Category | Preservative | FDA functional class |
| Composite Safety Score | 4 / 5 (Low Risk) | PlainIngredients methodology |
| EFSA ADI | Not established | EFSA scientific opinion |
| U.S. State Actions | 0 states | State legislative records |
| Tracked Products | Not yet tracked | Open Food Facts (US) |
Values reflect official agency classifications as published by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and the European Union's regulatory framework. See our methodology for scoring details.
What is Ethyl P-Hydroxybenzoate?
Ethyl P-Hydroxybenzoate is a food additive (214) classified as preservative.
Health Concerns
- EFSA evaluation: Opinion of the Scientific Panel on Food Additives, Flavourings, Processing Aids and Materials in Contact with Food on a Request from the Commission re
Common Uses
Catalog-profile peer axes
Nationwide catalog-profile peers for Ethyl P-Hydroxybenzoate
Product-count (0) and safety-score (4/5) peer columns, disjoint link sets.
Score 4/5 peers (≥50 OFF products)
Nearest other additives by PlainIngredients safety score (floored at ≥50 tracked products), distinct from the count row.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Ethyl P-Hydroxybenzoate safe to consume?
Ethyl P-Hydroxybenzoate scores 4/5 (Low Risk). FDA status is Approved. No OFF product match yet; EU additive code 214 is the standout identifier on this row.
What is Ethyl P-Hydroxybenzoate used for in food?
Ethyl P-Hydroxybenzoate (214) is catalogued for Processed foods, baked goods, beverages; treat uses as SAFFA class, not shelf count.
What health concerns are associated with Ethyl P-Hydroxybenzoate?
Research has identified the following health concerns for Ethyl P-Hydroxybenzoate: EFSA evaluation: Opinion of the Scientific Panel on Food Additives, Flavourings, Processing Aids and Materials in Contact with Food on a Request from the Commission re. These findings inform its safety score of 4/5. Consult a healthcare provider for personalized guidance, especially if you have pre-existing conditions.