Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
EU-banned under Annex II/416. Listed on Tanzania's prohibited ingredients list (mirrors EU). The prohibition stems from the "rh-" classification as originating from human cell gene isolation . Any formulation containing this ingredient is non-compliant for EU/EEA markets.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is rh-Polypeptide-5 safe in cosmetics?
EU-banned under Annex II/416. Listed on Tanzania's prohibited ingredients list (mirrors EU). The prohibition stems from the "rh-" classification as originating from human cell gene isolation . Any formulation containing this ingredient is non-compliant for EU/EEA markets. The EU classifies rh-Polypeptide-5 as "prohibited". Safety rating: POOR.
Is rh-Polypeptide-5 allowed in the EU?
rh-Polypeptide-5 EU regulatory status: prohibited. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does rh-Polypeptide-5 do in cosmetics?
rh-Polypeptide-5 functions as: Skin conditioning (growth-factor-related peptide). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not assigned in CosIng.
What is the Margin of Safety for rh-Polypeptide-5?
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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