Moderate Cosmetic Ingredient SCCS/CIR Reviewed

ZINC ACETATE

CAS Number
557-34-6
Function
Antimicrobial
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status Restricted
EU Max Conc. III/24
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes CIR: S - IJT 31(Suppl. 1):112-136, 2012

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Safety Opinions

Official safety assessments from the Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety (SCCS) and Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR).

sccs SCCS/1657/23 26 October 2023
Verdict: unknown
Max Concentration: 1% in general
sccs SCCS/1657/23 26 October 2023
Verdict: unknown
Max Concentration: 1% in oral care

Expert Verdict

ZINC ACETATE is listed in the EU CosIng database with functions: Antimicrobial It is restricted under EU Cosmetics Regulation. Restriction: III/24.

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Concern Level: Medium

Regulatory Flags

cosing-sourced eu-restricted preservative needs-enrichment endocrine_disruptor fda_food_additive

Frequently Asked Questions

Is ZINC ACETATE safe in cosmetics?

ZINC ACETATE is listed in the EU CosIng database with functions: Antimicrobial It is restricted under EU Cosmetics Regulation. Restriction: III/24. The EU classifies ZINC ACETATE as "Restricted". Safety rating: MODERATE. This ingredient has been reviewed by sccs.

Is ZINC ACETATE allowed in the EU?

ZINC ACETATE EU regulatory status: Restricted. Maximum allowed concentration: III/24. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does ZINC ACETATE do in cosmetics?

ZINC ACETATE functions as: Antimicrobial. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 557-34-6.

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