ZINC UNDECYLENOYL HYDROLYZED WHEAT PROTEIN
ZINC UNDECYLENOYL HYDROLYZED WHEAT PROTEIN 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 status as of 2026-08-28 (per the CosIng database).
About the ingredient
Protein hydrolysates, wheat, reaction product with undecylenic acid, zinc salt
EU regulatory status
Annex of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009: III/24
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 ZINC UNDECYLENOYL HYDROLYZED WHEAT PROTEIN safe in cosmetics?
ZINC UNDECYLENOYL HYDROLYZED WHEAT PROTEIN 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 is ZINC UNDECYLENOYL HYDROLYZED WHEAT PROTEIN listed?
ZINC UNDECYLENOYL HYDROLYZED WHEAT PROTEIN is listed under reference III/24 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 ZINC UNDECYLENOYL HYDROLYZED WHEAT PROTEIN perform in cosmetics?
According to the European Commission's CosIng database, ZINC UNDECYLENOYL HYDROLYZED WHEAT PROTEIN performs the following functions in cosmetics: EMULSION STABILISING, HAIR CONDITIONING, 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 ZINC UNDECYLENOYL HYDROLYZED WHEAT PROTEIN?
Our copy of the EU Safety Gate database currently contains no alerts linking ZINC UNDECYLENOYL HYDROLYZED WHEAT PROTEIN to a cosmetic recall. The database is refreshed regularly from the European Commission's official Safety Gate system.