Is ZINC CYSTEINATE safe in cosmetics?
ZINC CYSTEINATE has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: restricted. US status: restricted.
Moderate
Cosmetic Ingredient
ZINC CYSTEINATE
ZINC CYSTEINATE is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Antimicrobial. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: restricted, max III/24.
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Function
Antimicrobial
Safety Rating
MODERATE
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
restricted
EU Max Conc.
III/24
US US Status
restricted
US Notes
CIR: SQ - IJT 43(Suppl. 4):78-107, 2024
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Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for ZINC CYSTEINATE.
Regulatory Flags
cosing-sourced
eu-restricted
no-cas-assigned
preservative
needs-enrichment
Frequently Asked Questions
Is ZINC CYSTEINATE allowed in the EU?
ZINC CYSTEINATE EU regulatory status: restricted. Maximum allowed concentration: III/24. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does ZINC CYSTEINATE do in cosmetics?
ZINC CYSTEINATE functions as: Antimicrobial. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database.
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