INCI name

ZINC PICOLINATE

Oral careSoothingBasic data from CosIng

This entry shows data from the EU CosIng database. An editorial description has not been written and reviewed yet.

Functions

Oral care
Providing cosmetic effects to the oral cavity, e.g. cleansing, deodorising, protecting.
Soothing
Lightening discomfort of the skin or of the scalp.

EU regulation

EU · Annex III, entry 24Water-soluble zinc salts with the exception of zinc 4- hydroxy-benzene sulphonate (entry 25 of Annex III)
Product type
(a) Toothpaste intended for users above 1 year of age (b) Toothpaste intended for children between 6 months and 1 year of age (c) Mouthwash intended for users above 6 years of age (d) Other products
Maximum concentration
(a) 1 % (as zinc) (b) 0,72 % (as zinc) (c) 0,1 % (as zinc) (d) 1 % (as zinc)
As of
3 November 2026 · (EU) 2026/909
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