SACCHAROMYCES/FLUORIDE FERMENT
SACCHAROMYCES/FLUORIDE FERMENT is banned in cosmetics in the EU — Annex II, entry 191 of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009. Review the regulatory details and Safety Gate alerts.
Regulatory status as of 2026-08-28 (per the CosIng database).
About the ingredient
Saccharomyces/Fluoride Ferment is a product obtained by the fermentation of Saccharomyces in the presence of fluoride ions
EU regulatory status
Annex of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009: II/191
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 SACCHAROMYCES/FLUORIDE FERMENT safe in cosmetics?
SACCHAROMYCES/FLUORIDE FERMENT is banned in the EU under Annex II of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 and may not be used in cosmetics placed on the EU market. Cosmetics containing this substance are withdrawn by national inspectorates and reported to the EU Safety Gate database.
In which annex of Regulation 1223/2009 is SACCHAROMYCES/FLUORIDE FERMENT listed?
SACCHAROMYCES/FLUORIDE FERMENT is listed under reference II/191 in the annexes of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 on cosmetic products. 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 SACCHAROMYCES/FLUORIDE FERMENT perform in cosmetics?
According to the European Commission's CosIng database, SACCHAROMYCES/FLUORIDE FERMENT 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 SACCHAROMYCES/FLUORIDE FERMENT?
Our copy of the EU Safety Gate database currently contains no alerts linking SACCHAROMYCES/FLUORIDE FERMENT to a cosmetic recall. The database is refreshed regularly from the European Commission's official Safety Gate system.