Lithuania bitter over syrup
Lithuania rejected a food supplement syrup from Bulgaria because it contained E number additives methyl-p-hydroxybenzoate and propyl p-hydroxybenzoate.
Methyl-p-hydroxybenzoate (E 218) is allowed as an additive in table-top sweeteners in liquid form as well as confectionery including breath refreshers. However it is not listed as permitted for use in supplements, according to the European Commission website.
Propyl p-hydroxybenzoate did not appear on this system for any category although according to the RASFF alert it has the E number 'E 216'. The product was later destroyed.