Allowed in EU

Sh/s-Mouse Polypeptide-2

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

What is it?

sh/s-Mouse Polypeptide-2 is a single chain recombinant protein produced by fermentation in a specialized glutathione synthetase knockout Chinese hamster ovary cell line (CHOKISV GS-KO). The starting gene is from a synthetic construct of a humanized virus-suppressing factor light chain. The parent protein contains a maximum of 215 amino acids which may contain disulfide bonds and/or glycosylation, and consists of the proper sequence of the 20 standard amino acids.

What does it do?

Sh/s-Mouse Polypeptide-2 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

Sh/s-Mouse Polypeptide-2 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/s-Mouse Polypeptide-2?

Sh/s-Mouse Polypeptide-2 is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. sh/s-Mouse Polypeptide-2 is a single chain recombinant protein produced by fermentation in a specialized glutathione synthetase knockout Chinese hamster ovary cell line (CHOKISV GS-KO). The starting gene is from a synthetic construct of a humanized virus-suppressing factor light chain. The parent protein contains a maximum of 215 amino acids which may contain disulfide bonds and/or glycosylation, and consists of the proper sequence of the 20 standard amino acids.

Is Sh/s-Mouse Polypeptide-2 allowed in cosmetics in the EU?

Yes. Sh/s-Mouse Polypeptide-2 is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.

What does Sh/s-Mouse Polypeptide-2 do in cosmetic products?

Sh/s-Mouse Polypeptide-2 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: 26/04/2019