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Sr-Chicken Anti-Cutibacterium Acnes Antibodies

A cosmetic ingredient used as anti-sebum in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.

What is it?

sr-Chicken Anti-Cutibacterium Acnes Antibodies is a synthetic copy of chicken antibodies recombinantly produced by fermentation in E. coli that acts against the bacteria, C. acnes.

What does it do?

Sr-Chicken Anti-Cutibacterium Acnes Antibodies is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:

  • Anti-sebum

    helps regulate or reduce excess sebum (oil) on the skin

EU regulatory status

Sr-Chicken Anti-Cutibacterium Acnes Antibodies is listed in the EU's CosIng inventory with the note below. Whether a ban or restriction applies can depend on the exact form or source of the ingredient.

Notes: Please consider whether entry 323 of Annex II to the Cosmetics Regulation 1223/2009 is applicable. According to entry 323 'Vaccines, toxins or serums defined as immunological medicinal products pursuant to Article 1(4) of Directive 2001/83/EC' are prohibited in cosmetics products.

Frequently asked questions

What is Sr-Chicken Anti-Cutibacterium Acnes Antibodies?

Sr-Chicken Anti-Cutibacterium Acnes Antibodies is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. sr-Chicken Anti-Cutibacterium Acnes Antibodies is a synthetic copy of chicken antibodies recombinantly produced by fermentation in E. coli that acts against the bacteria, C. acnes.

Is Sr-Chicken Anti-Cutibacterium Acnes Antibodies allowed in cosmetics in the EU?

Not clear-cut. Sr-Chicken Anti-Cutibacterium Acnes Antibodies is listed in CosIng with an EU note. Whether a ban or restriction applies can depend on the exact form or source of the ingredient.

What does Sr-Chicken Anti-Cutibacterium Acnes Antibodies do in cosmetic products?

Sr-Chicken Anti-Cutibacterium Acnes Antibodies is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: anti-sebum.

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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: 20/08/2024