Allowed in EU

S-Hiv-1 Oligopeptide-6

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

What is it?

s-HIV-1 Oligopeptide-6 is a single chain protein containing 39 amino acids. It is synthetically produced based on the sequence for Gag Polyprotein which consists of 500 amino acids and is found in the pathogenic virus, Human Immunodeficiency Virus-1 (HIV-1). It may contain disulfide bonds and/or glycosylation, and consists of the proper sequence of the 20 amino acids.

What does it do?

S-Hiv-1 Oligopeptide-6 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

S-Hiv-1 Oligopeptide-6 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 S-Hiv-1 Oligopeptide-6?

S-Hiv-1 Oligopeptide-6 is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. s-HIV-1 Oligopeptide-6 is a single chain protein containing 39 amino acids. It is synthetically produced based on the sequence for Gag Polyprotein which consists of 500 amino acids and is found in the pathogenic virus, Human Immunodeficiency Virus-1 (HIV-1). It may contain disulfide bonds and/or glycosylation, and consists of the proper sequence of the 20 amino acids.

Is S-Hiv-1 Oligopeptide-6 allowed in cosmetics in the EU?

Yes. S-Hiv-1 Oligopeptide-6 is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.

What does S-Hiv-1 Oligopeptide-6 do in cosmetic products?

S-Hiv-1 Oligopeptide-6 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: 03/06/2020