Moderate Cosmetic Ingredient

King Cobra Venom

INCI: KING COBRA VENOM

CAS Number
Not assigned (complex biological mixture of peptides/proteins)
Function
Skin conditioning (marketed as anti-wrinkle via neuromuscular peptide mimicry)
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status restricted
US Notes Permitted under 21 CFR but drug claims such as muscle paralysis could trigger FDA enforcement

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
not established
Dermal Absorption
negligible
Sensitization
high

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Expert Verdict

Significant data gap with no formal toxicological dossier; protein allergenicity risk and ethical sourcing concerns present; if synthetic peptide mimics are used, INCI should reflect actual composition; drug-claim boundary risk with anti-wrinkle and muscle-relaxant marketing.

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Concern Level: High

Regulatory Flags

potential-allergen

Frequently Asked Questions

Is King Cobra Venom safe in cosmetics?

Significant data gap with no formal toxicological dossier; protein allergenicity risk and ethical sourcing concerns present; if synthetic peptide mimics are used, INCI should reflect actual composition; drug-claim boundary risk with anti-wrinkle and muscle-relaxant marketing. The EU classifies King Cobra Venom as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.

Is King Cobra Venom allowed in the EU?

King Cobra Venom EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does King Cobra Venom do in cosmetics?

King Cobra Venom functions as: Skin conditioning (marketed as anti-wrinkle via neuromuscular peptide mimicry). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not assigned (complex biological mixture of peptides/proteins).

What is the Margin of Safety for King Cobra Venom?

not established The Margin of Safety (MoS) is calculated using SCCS methodology. A MoS above 100 is generally considered safe. Use the MoS Calculator tool to calculate MoS for your specific formulation and product category.

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