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Zinc Picolinate

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

What is it?

2-Pyridinecarboxylic acid, zinc complex

What does it do?

Zinc Picolinate is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:

Oral care
used in oral-hygiene products such as toothpaste, mouthwash, and dental gels
Soothing
helps calm irritated or sensitive skin

EU regulatory status

This ingredient is restricted in the European Union.

Zinc Picolinate is listed under Annex III of EU Cosmetics Regulation 1223/2009 (entry 24). It is permitted only under specific conditions, concentration limits, or in particular product types.

Frequently asked questions

What is Zinc Picolinate?

Zinc Picolinate is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. 2-Pyridinecarboxylic acid, zinc complex

Is Zinc Picolinate allowed in cosmetics in the EU?

Only with restrictions. Zinc Picolinate is permitted in EU cosmetics only under specific conditions defined in Annex III of Regulation 1223/2009.

What does Zinc Picolinate do in cosmetic products?

Zinc Picolinate is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: oral care, soothing.

What is the CAS number of Zinc Picolinate?

The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Zinc Picolinate is 17949-65-4.

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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: 15/10/2010