What does the restriction note for HUMAN HAIR KERATIN mean?

The restriction field for HUMAN HAIR KERATIN reads: II/416. This is the restriction note from the CosIng inventory. For authoritative conditions and limits, always refer to the linked annex entries.

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HUMAN HAIR KERATIN

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Human Hair Keratin is the protein derived from human hair.

HUMAN HAIR KERATIN is linked to 1 EU annex record on this page. Inventory note: II/416.

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Inventory details for HUMAN HAIR KERATIN

INCI name

HUMAN HAIR KERATIN

Description

Human Hair Keratin is the protein derived from human hair.

Annex records for HUMAN HAIR KERATIN

Annex II Restriction reference

Entry 416

Cells, tissues or products of human origin

Key data

CAS

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Restriction

II/416

Function

HAIR CONDITIONING SKIN CONDITIONING

How HUMAN HAIR KERATIN appears in the CosIng inventory

The CosIng inventory lists HUMAN HAIR KERATIN as a cosmetic ingredient and this page links it to 1 annex record. The inventory entry captures names and identifiers, while the annex record shows where the substance is prohibited, restricted or positively listed in EU cosmetics law.

HUMAN HAIR KERATIN is also tagged with 2 cosmetic functions in the official data. Function labels describe intended use, but they do not replace regulatory review of linked annex records before formulation or labelling work.

Frequently asked questions

HUMAN HAIR KERATIN appears in the EU CosIng inventory and has linked annex records. Check the annex records above for applicable restrictions, concentration limits and conditions of use. Annex II listing means prohibited; Annex III means restricted; Annexes IV, V and VI mean permitted under specified conditions.

The restriction field for HUMAN HAIR KERATIN reads: "II/416". This is the restriction note recorded in the CosIng inventory for this ingredient. For authoritative conditions and limits, always refer to the linked annex entries above.

According to the EU CosIng inventory, HUMAN HAIR KERATIN carries the following function designation(s):

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Source note for HUMAN HAIR KERATIN

This page combines the CosIng inventory entry for HUMAN HAIR KERATIN with 1 linked Annex II–VI record from the local dataset built from public European Commission cosmetic ingredient materials.

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