Is King Cobra Venom safe in cosmetics?
King Cobra Venom has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: restricted.
Moderate
Cosmetic Ingredient
King Cobra Venom
INCI: KING COBRA VENOM
King Cobra Venom (CAS Not assigned (complex biological mixture of peptides/proteins)) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Skin conditioning (marketed as anti-wrinkle via neuromuscular peptide mimicry). EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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CAS Number
Not assigned (complex biological mixture of peptides/proteins)
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Function
Skin conditioning (marketed as anti-wrinkle via neuromuscular peptide mimicry)
Safety Rating
MODERATE
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US 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, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for King Cobra Venom.
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Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for King Cobra Venom.
Regulatory Flags
potential-allergen
Frequently Asked Questions
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).
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