Banned in EU

Human Foreskin Fibroblast Cell Conditioned Media

A cosmetic ingredient used as skin conditioning in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.

What is it?

Human Foreskin Fibroblast Cell Conditioned Media is the growth media removed from cultures of human foreskin fibroblast cells after several days of growth. The starting media is Dulbecco's Modified Eagle Medium, and may or may not contain fetal bovine serum.

What does it do?

Human Foreskin Fibroblast Cell Conditioned Media is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:

EU regulatory status

This ingredient is banned in the European Union.

Human Foreskin Fibroblast Cell Conditioned Media is listed under Annex II of EU Cosmetics Regulation 1223/2009 (entry 416), making it prohibited in cosmetic products placed on the EU market.

Frequently asked questions

What is Human Foreskin Fibroblast Cell Conditioned Media?

Human Foreskin Fibroblast Cell Conditioned Media is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Human Foreskin Fibroblast Cell Conditioned Media is the growth media removed from cultures of human foreskin fibroblast cells after several days of growth. The starting media is Dulbecco's Modified Eagle Medium, and may or may not contain fetal bovine serum.

Is Human Foreskin Fibroblast Cell Conditioned Media allowed in cosmetics in the EU?

No. Human Foreskin Fibroblast Cell Conditioned Media is banned for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Annex II of Regulation 1223/2009.

What does Human Foreskin Fibroblast Cell Conditioned Media do in cosmetic products?

Human Foreskin Fibroblast Cell Conditioned Media is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: skin conditioning.

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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: 21/10/2019