Transgenic Tobacco Rh-Oligopeptide-1
A cosmetic ingredient used as skin protecting in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Transgenic Tobacco rh-Oligopeptide-1 is a single chain recombinant human peptide, produced by Nicotiana benthamiana (tobacco) after insertion of a copy of a human gene into its DNA.
What does it do?
Transgenic Tobacco Rh-Oligopeptide-1 is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Skin protecting
helps shield skin from external environmental factors
EU regulatory status
This ingredient is banned in the European Union.
Transgenic Tobacco Rh-Oligopeptide-1 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 Tobacco Rh-Oligopeptide-1?
Transgenic Tobacco Rh-Oligopeptide-1 is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Transgenic Tobacco rh-Oligopeptide-1 is a single chain recombinant human peptide, produced by Nicotiana benthamiana (tobacco) after insertion of a copy of a human gene into its DNA.
Is Transgenic Tobacco Rh-Oligopeptide-1 allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
No. Transgenic Tobacco Rh-Oligopeptide-1 is banned for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Annex II of Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Transgenic Tobacco Rh-Oligopeptide-1 do in cosmetic products?
Transgenic Tobacco Rh-Oligopeptide-1 is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: skin protecting.
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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: 21/06/2016