Parabens, specifically propyl parben, have been used as antimicrobial food additives in several food categories such as baked good, beverages, creams, pastes, jams, jellies, preserves, syrups and ot her applications for more than 50 years. As indirect food additives, propyl parben is permitted as antimycotics in food packaging materials with no limit or restriction.

• Inert Reassessment Decision Document for Propyl p-Hydroxybenzoate (PDF)(21 pp, 1 MB)