Nicotiana Benthamiana R-Jellyfish Polypeptide-1
A cosmetic ingredient used as colorant in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Nicotiana Benthamiana r-Jellyfish Polypeptide-1 is a single chain recombinant Aequorea victoria (jellyfish) protein produced by transgenic Nicotiana benthamiana after the transient expression or stable insertion of a copy of a jellyfish gene into its DNA. The starting gene is directly isolated from a jellyfish cell which codes for green fluorescent protein. The protein contains 239 amino acids and consists of the proper sequence of the 20 standard amino acids.
What does it do?
Nicotiana Benthamiana R-Jellyfish Polypeptide-1 is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Colorant
imparts colour to a cosmetic product
EU regulatory status
Nicotiana Benthamiana R-Jellyfish Polypeptide-1 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 Nicotiana Benthamiana R-Jellyfish Polypeptide-1?
Nicotiana Benthamiana R-Jellyfish Polypeptide-1 is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Nicotiana Benthamiana r-Jellyfish Polypeptide-1 is a single chain recombinant Aequorea victoria (jellyfish) protein produced by transgenic Nicotiana benthamiana after the transient expression or stable insertion of a copy of a jellyfish gene into its DNA. The starting gene is directly isolated from a jellyfish cell which codes for green fluorescent protein. The protein contains 239 amino acids and consists of the proper sequence of the 20 standard amino acids.
Is Nicotiana Benthamiana R-Jellyfish Polypeptide-1 allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Nicotiana Benthamiana R-Jellyfish Polypeptide-1 is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Nicotiana Benthamiana R-Jellyfish Polypeptide-1 do in cosmetic products?
Nicotiana Benthamiana R-Jellyfish Polypeptide-1 is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: colorant.
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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: 29/02/2016