Transgenic Silkworm Rh-Oligopeptide-2
A cosmetic ingredient used as skin conditioning in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Transgenic Silkworm rh-Oligopeptide-2 is a single chain recombinant human peptide, produced by silkworm after insertion of a copy of a human gene into its DNA. The starting gene is directly isolated from a human cell which codes for Insulin-Like Growth Factor 1. It contains a maximum of 195 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?
Transgenic Silkworm Rh-Oligopeptide-2 is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Skin conditioning
improves the appearance, feel, and condition of skin
EU regulatory status
This ingredient is banned in the European Union.
Transgenic Silkworm Rh-Oligopeptide-2 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 Transgenic Silkworm Rh-Oligopeptide-2?
Transgenic Silkworm Rh-Oligopeptide-2 is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Transgenic Silkworm rh-Oligopeptide-2 is a single chain recombinant human peptide, produced by silkworm after insertion of a copy of a human gene into its DNA. The starting gene is directly isolated from a human cell which codes for Insulin-Like Growth Factor 1. It contains a maximum of 195 amino acids, which may contain disulfide bonds and/or glycosylation. The protein consists of the proper sequence of the 20 standard amino acids.
Is Transgenic Silkworm Rh-Oligopeptide-2 allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
No. Transgenic Silkworm Rh-Oligopeptide-2 is banned for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Annex II of Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Transgenic Silkworm Rh-Oligopeptide-2 do in cosmetic products?
Transgenic Silkworm Rh-Oligopeptide-2 is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: skin conditioning.
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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: 23/06/2016