E215No regulatory flags
Sodium ethyl p-hydroxybenzoate
Function: Food Additive
E215 is the European food-additive number for Sodium ethyl p-hydroxybenzoate. Sodium ethyl p-hydroxybenzoate (E215) is a food additive used as a food additive.
Is E215 safe or restricted?
E215 is an approved food additive in the EU and currently carries no special regulatory restrictions in the EU additive register. Forkin classifies it as “No regulatory flags” and does not make health claims. See the methodology for how regulatory levels are assigned.
Frequently asked questions about E215
- What is E215?
- E215 is the E-number for Sodium ethyl p-hydroxybenzoate. Sodium ethyl p-hydroxybenzoate (E215) is a food additive used as a food additive.
- Is E215 vegan or vegetarian?
- It depends on the source. Many additives can be produced from plant, mineral, or animal-derived raw materials, and the ingredient list rarely states which was used. The Forkin app shows the verified vegan and vegetarian status per product where it's known, instead of a blanket guess.
- Is E215 safe, and is it banned anywhere?
- E215 is an approved food additive in the EU and currently carries no special regulatory restrictions in the EU additive register. Forkin classifies it as "No regulatory flags" and does not make health claims — see the methodology page for how regulatory levels are assigned, and the Forkin app for the full profile, including acceptable daily intake (ADI) and restrictions by country.
See the full profile in Forkin
The Forkin app surfaces the full regulatory profile of E215 — acceptable daily intake (ADI), restrictions by country, vegan/vegetarian status, alternative names, and which products in your scan history contain it.