Cutibacterium Acnes Bacteriophages
A cosmetic ingredient used as antimicrobial in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Cutibacterium Acnes Bacteriophages are the bacteriophages replicated in the microorganism Cutibacterium acnes.
What does it do?
Cutibacterium Acnes Bacteriophages is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Antimicrobial
kills or inhibits the growth of microorganisms
EU regulatory status
Cutibacterium Acnes Bacteriophages is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the European Union under Regulation 1223/2009. It is not subject to a specific Annex restriction at the time of writing.
Frequently asked questions
What is Cutibacterium Acnes Bacteriophages?
Cutibacterium Acnes Bacteriophages is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Cutibacterium Acnes Bacteriophages are the bacteriophages replicated in the microorganism Cutibacterium acnes.
Is Cutibacterium Acnes Bacteriophages allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Cutibacterium Acnes Bacteriophages is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Cutibacterium Acnes Bacteriophages do in cosmetic products?
Cutibacterium Acnes Bacteriophages is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: antimicrobial.
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Source: EU CosIng database (European Commission). This page is derived from public-sector information published by the European Commission. · Last updated: 07/07/2020