201 cosmetic ingredients in the EU CosIng inventory carry the PRESERVATIVE function designation. These ingredients are sourced from the European Commission CosIng inventory and may appear across Annex II–VI records.
Exclusively or mainly intended to inhibit the development of micro-organisms in the cosmetic product. All authorised preservatives are substances in the positive list of Annex V to the Cosmetics Regulation 1223/2009.
Pyridine-2-thiol-1-oxide, zinc complex (2:1)
The PRESERVATIVE function is assigned by the European Commission in the CosIng ingredient inventory. Ingredients may carry multiple functions depending on their chemical properties and typical cosmetic applications.
Function assignments are sourced directly from official EU CosIng data. Always verify ingredient functions against current source materials before use in regulatory submissions.
