Streptococcus Zooepidemicus/Wheat Peptide Ferment

INCI: STREPTOCOCCUS ZOOEPIDEMICUS/WHEAT PEPTIDE FERMENT

CAS Number
Not assigned
Function
Skin Conditioning; Humectant (HA-rich ferment on wheat peptide substrate)
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes Not restricted; permitted in cosmetics

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
not established
Dermal Absorption
moderate
Sensitization
moderate

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Expert Verdict

Wheat allergen — hydrolyzed wheat proteins in cosmetics have been linked to sensitization (notably the茶のしずく soap incident in Japan); must declare wheat origin under EU allergen labeling expectations; pathogenic source organism requires rigorous quality controls

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Concern Level: Moderate

Regulatory Flags

potential-allergen

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Streptococcus Zooepidemicus/Wheat Peptide Ferment safe in cosmetics?

Wheat allergen — hydrolyzed wheat proteins in cosmetics have been linked to sensitization (notably the茶のしずく soap incident in Japan); must declare wheat origin under EU allergen labeling expectations; pathogenic source organism requires rigorous quality controls The EU classifies Streptococcus Zooepidemicus/Wheat Peptide Ferment as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.

Is Streptococcus Zooepidemicus/Wheat Peptide Ferment allowed in the EU?

Streptococcus Zooepidemicus/Wheat Peptide Ferment EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Streptococcus Zooepidemicus/Wheat Peptide Ferment do in cosmetics?

Streptococcus Zooepidemicus/Wheat Peptide Ferment functions as: Skin Conditioning; Humectant (HA-rich ferment on wheat peptide substrate). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not assigned.

What is the Margin of Safety for Streptococcus Zooepidemicus/Wheat Peptide Ferment?

not established The Margin of Safety (MoS) is calculated using SCCS methodology. A MoS above 100 is generally considered safe. Use the MoS Calculator tool to calculate MoS for your specific formulation and product category.

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