Allowed in EU

Sh-Polypeptide-11

What is it?

sh-Polypeptide-11 is a single chain recombinant human peptide, produced by fermentation in E. Coli. The starting gene is a synthesized copy of the human gene which codes for Acidic Fibroblast Growth Factor 1 used as such or adapted to the production host. It contains a maximum of 155 amino acids which may contain disulfide bonds and/or glycosylation. The protein consists of the proper sequence of the 20 standard amino acids.

EU regulatory status

Sh-Polypeptide-11 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 Sh-Polypeptide-11?

Sh-Polypeptide-11 is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. sh-Polypeptide-11 is a single chain recombinant human peptide, produced by fermentation in E. Coli. The starting gene is a synthesized copy of the human gene which codes for Acidic Fibroblast Growth Factor 1 used as such or adapted to the production host. It contains a maximum of 155 amino acids which may contain disulfide bonds and/or glycosylation. The protein consists of the proper sequence of the 20 standard amino acids.

Is Sh-Polypeptide-11 allowed in cosmetics in the EU?

Yes. Sh-Polypeptide-11 is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.

Source: EU CosIng database (European Commission). This page is derived from public-sector information published by the European Commission. · Last updated: 02/08/2012