ZINC CYSTEINATE

Function
Antimicrobial
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status Restricted
EU Max Conc. III/24
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status restricted
US Notes CIR: SQ - IJT 43(Suppl. 4):78-107, 2024

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Expert Verdict

ZINC CYSTEINATE 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 no-cas-assigned preservative needs-enrichment

Frequently Asked Questions

Is ZINC CYSTEINATE safe in cosmetics?

ZINC CYSTEINATE is listed in the EU CosIng database with functions: Antimicrobial It is restricted under EU Cosmetics Regulation. Restriction: III/24. The EU classifies ZINC CYSTEINATE as "Restricted". Safety rating: MODERATE.

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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