Forbidden use of propylene glycol (E1520) in food supplement.
- Classification
- Information notification for follow-up
- Risk
- Not serious
- Category
- dietetic foods, food supplements and fortified foods
- Hazard
- E 1520 - propylene glycol too high content - {food additives and flavourings}
- Origin
- Netherlands
- Notifier
- Finland
What is this? This is about a food additive called propylene glycol (E1520). It is used in some food supplements.
What's happening? A food supplement from the Netherlands had too much propylene glycol. Finland told sellers to stop selling it.
Does this affect me? If you bought food supplements in Finland, check the label for E1520.
What should I do? Stop using the supplement and ask your pharmacist or doctor if you have questions.
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Classification: Information notification for follow-up · Risk: Not serious · Category: dietetic foods, food supplements and fortified foods · Hazard: E 1520 - propylene glycol too high content - {food additives and flavourings} · Origin: Netherlands · Notifier: Finland
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