Banned in EU

Rh-Polypeptide-115

A cosmetic ingredient used as not reported in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.

What is it?

rh-Polypeptide-115 is a single chain recombinant human peptide, produced by fermentation in either Chinese hamster ovary cells (CHO) or E. coli. The starting gene is directly isolated from a human cell which codes for Laminin Subunit Gamma-1 used as such or adapted to the production host. It contains a maximum of 1609 amino acids which may contain disulfide bonds and/or glycosylation. The protein consists of the proper sequence of the 20 standard amino acids.

What does it do?

Rh-Polypeptide-115 is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:

  • Not reported

    function not declared in the EU CosIng database — the substance is approved for cosmetic use, but no specific role has been categorised

EU regulatory status

This ingredient is banned in the European Union.

Rh-Polypeptide-115 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 Rh-Polypeptide-115?

Rh-Polypeptide-115 is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. rh-Polypeptide-115 is a single chain recombinant human peptide, produced by fermentation in either Chinese hamster ovary cells (CHO) or E. coli. The starting gene is directly isolated from a human cell which codes for Laminin Subunit Gamma-1 used as such or adapted to the production host. It contains a maximum of 1609 amino acids which may contain disulfide bonds and/or glycosylation. The protein consists of the proper sequence of the 20 standard amino acids.

Is Rh-Polypeptide-115 allowed in cosmetics in the EU?

No. Rh-Polypeptide-115 is banned for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Annex II of Regulation 1223/2009.

What does Rh-Polypeptide-115 do in cosmetic products?

Rh-Polypeptide-115 is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: not reported.

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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: 25/04/2019