Allowed in EU

Candida (Lactis-Condensi/ Robusta/utilis)/ Debaryomyces/lactobacillus/leuconostoc/pichia/saccharomyces/streptococcus (Cremoris/faecalis/lactis/thermophilus)/ Torulaspora Delbrueckii/zygosaccharomyces Ferment Extract

A cosmetic ingredient used as antimicrobial, oral care in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.

What is it?

This is the extract of the product obtained through anaerobic fermentation by the microorganisms, Candida lactis-condensi, Candida robusta, Candida utilis, Debaryomyces, Lactobacillus, Leuconostoc, Pichia, Saccharomyces, Streptococcus cremoris, Streptococcus faecalis, Streptococcus lactis, Streptococcus thermophilus, Torulaspora delbrueckii and Zygosaccharomyces.

What does it do?

Candida (Lactis-Condensi/ Robusta/utilis)/ Debaryomyces/lactobacillus/leuconostoc/pichia/saccharomyces/streptococcus (Cremoris/faecalis/lactis/thermophilus)/ Torulaspora Delbrueckii/zygosaccharomyces Ferment Extract is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:

  • Antimicrobial

    kills or inhibits the growth of microorganisms

  • Oral care

    used in oral-hygiene products such as toothpaste, mouthwash, and dental gels

EU regulatory status

Candida (Lactis-Condensi/ Robusta/utilis)/ Debaryomyces/lactobacillus/leuconostoc/pichia/saccharomyces/streptococcus (Cremoris/faecalis/lactis/thermophilus)/ Torulaspora Delbrueckii/zygosaccharomyces Ferment Extract is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the European Union under Regulation 1223/2009. It is not subject to a specific Annex restriction at the time of writing.

Frequently asked questions

What is Candida (Lactis-Condensi/ Robusta/utilis)/ Debaryomyces/lactobacillus/leuconostoc/pichia/saccharomyces/streptococcus (Cremoris/faecalis/lactis/thermophilus)/ Torulaspora Delbrueckii/zygosaccharomyces Ferment Extract?

Candida (Lactis-Condensi/ Robusta/utilis)/ Debaryomyces/lactobacillus/leuconostoc/pichia/saccharomyces/streptococcus (Cremoris/faecalis/lactis/thermophilus)/ Torulaspora Delbrueckii/zygosaccharomyces Ferment Extract is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. This is the extract of the product obtained through anaerobic fermentation by the microorganisms, Candida lactis-condensi, Candida robusta, Candida utilis, Debaryomyces, Lactobacillus, Leuconostoc, Pichia, Saccharomyces, Streptococcus cremoris, Streptococcus faecalis, Streptococcus lactis, Streptococcus thermophilus, Torulaspora delbrueckii and Zygosaccharomyces.

Is Candida (Lactis-Condensi/ Robusta/utilis)/ Debaryomyces/lactobacillus/leuconostoc/pichia/saccharomyces/streptococcus (Cremoris/faecalis/lactis/thermophilus)/ Torulaspora Delbrueckii/zygosaccharomyces Ferment Extract allowed in cosmetics in the EU?

Yes. Candida (Lactis-Condensi/ Robusta/utilis)/ Debaryomyces/lactobacillus/leuconostoc/pichia/saccharomyces/streptococcus (Cremoris/faecalis/lactis/thermophilus)/ Torulaspora Delbrueckii/zygosaccharomyces Ferment Extract is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.

What does Candida (Lactis-Condensi/ Robusta/utilis)/ Debaryomyces/lactobacillus/leuconostoc/pichia/saccharomyces/streptococcus (Cremoris/faecalis/lactis/thermophilus)/ Torulaspora Delbrueckii/zygosaccharomyces Ferment Extract do in cosmetic products?

Candida (Lactis-Condensi/ Robusta/utilis)/ Debaryomyces/lactobacillus/leuconostoc/pichia/saccharomyces/streptococcus (Cremoris/faecalis/lactis/thermophilus)/ Torulaspora Delbrueckii/zygosaccharomyces Ferment Extract is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: antimicrobial, oral care.

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Source: EU CosIng database (European Commission). This page is derived from public-sector information published by the European Commission. · Last updated: 02/04/2019