LACTOBACILLUS/MILK/MANGANESE/ZINC FERMENT LYSATE
LACTOBACILLUS/MILK/MANGANESE/ZINC FERMENT LYSATE is permitted in cosmetics in the EU with restrictions — Annex III, entry 24 of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009. Review the conditions of use, permitted concentration and Safety Gate alerts.
Regulatory data checked on 2026-09-05. The legal status follows Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 and its annexes; the substance is identified from the European Commission's CosIng database.
About the ingredient
Lactobacillus/Milk/Manganese/Zinc Ferment Lysate is a lysate of the product obtained by the fermentation of milk by the microorganism lactobacillus in the presence of manganese and zinc ions
EU regulatory status
Annex of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009: III/24
What entry III/24 of the Regulation says
Water-soluble zinc salts with the exception of zinc 4- hydroxy-benzene sulphonate (entry 25 of Annex III)
Source: the European Commission's official CosIng database and Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council on cosmetic products. How we assess ingredients — full methodology.
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Functions in cosmetics
Frequently asked questions
Is LACTOBACILLUS/MILK/MANGANESE/ZINC FERMENT LYSATE safe in cosmetics?
LACTOBACILLUS/MILK/MANGANESE/ZINC FERMENT LYSATE is permitted in cosmetics in the EU, but subject to the conditions set out in Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 — typically a maximum concentration, product category or a mandatory warning on the packaging. Manufacturers must comply with these limits.
In which annex of Regulation 1223/2009 does LACTOBACILLUS/MILK/MANGANESE/ZINC FERMENT LYSATE fall?
LACTOBACILLUS/MILK/MANGANESE/ZINC FERMENT LYSATE falls under reference III/24 in the annexes of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 on cosmetic products. An annex entry may name a substance directly or cover it as part of a broader category. The first part (Roman numeral) indicates the annex: II – prohibited substances, III – substances restricted by conditions, IV – permitted colorants, V – permitted preservatives, VI – permitted UV filters.
What functions does LACTOBACILLUS/MILK/MANGANESE/ZINC FERMENT LYSATE perform in cosmetics?
According to the European Commission's CosIng database, LACTOBACILLUS/MILK/MANGANESE/ZINC FERMENT LYSATE performs the following functions in cosmetics: SKIN CONDITIONING. Functions are defined in the CosIng glossary and describe the technological role of a substance in the finished product.
Are there Safety Gate alerts concerning LACTOBACILLUS/MILK/MANGANESE/ZINC FERMENT LYSATE?
Our copy of the EU Safety Gate database currently contains no alerts linking LACTOBACILLUS/MILK/MANGANESE/ZINC FERMENT LYSATE to a cosmetic recall. The database is refreshed regularly from the European Commission's official Safety Gate system.