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

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Series Details 29.9.04
Publication Date 29/09/2004
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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 http://www.efsa.europa.eu/press_room/press_release/631_en.html
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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
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