OLIGOPEPTIDE-76

CAS Number
Not widely published in public databases
Function
Antimicrobial / antibacterial — a synthetic biomimetic 13-amino-acid peptide analogous to natural Aurein 1.2, produced in the skin of the *Litoria aurea* frog. It permeabilizes bacterial membranes at high concentrations and is used in anti-acne applications.
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status Permitted
🇺🇸 US Status prohibited
US Notes Allowed — not on FDA's prohibited/restricted list. Subject to standard cosmetic safety requirements under FD\&C Act and MoCRA.

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Expert Verdict

OLIGOPEPTIDE-76 is listed in the EU CosIng database It is permitted in the EU without specific restrictions.

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Concern Level: Low

Regulatory Flags

cosing-sourced eu-permitted no-cas-assigned needs-enrichment

Frequently Asked Questions

Is OLIGOPEPTIDE-76 safe in cosmetics?

OLIGOPEPTIDE-76 is listed in the EU CosIng database It is permitted in the EU without specific restrictions. The EU classifies OLIGOPEPTIDE-76 as "Permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is OLIGOPEPTIDE-76 allowed in the EU?

OLIGOPEPTIDE-76 EU regulatory status: Permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does OLIGOPEPTIDE-76 do in cosmetics?

OLIGOPEPTIDE-76 functions as: Antimicrobial / antibacterial — a synthetic biomimetic 13-amino-acid peptide analogous to natural Aurein 1.2, produced in the skin of the *Litoria aurea* frog. It permeabilizes bacterial membranes at high concentrations and is used in anti-acne applications.. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not widely published in public databases.

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