SHEEP FIBROBLAST CONDITIONED MEDIA
Safety score · 0–100
Caution
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
About
The growth medium from cultured sheep skin cells, subject to EU animal by-product restrictions due to concerns over transmissible spongiform encephalopathies.
Sheep fibroblast conditioned media carries a specific EU Annex II/419 reference warning under Regulation 1223/2009. This entry restricts animal-derived materials classified as Category 1 or 2 under Regulation (EC) No 1069/2009, which includes tissues with potential BSE/TSE risk. Fibroblasts from sheep present a theoretical prion transmission risk, making EU compliance complex and requiring sourcing from TSE-free certified animals with full traceability documentation.
Skin benefits
- Contains fibroblast-derived collagen precursors
- Growth factors may support skin structure
Known concerns
- EU Annex II/419 animal by-product restriction
- BSE/TSE risk from ovine tissue requires TSE-free certification
- Full traceability to farm of origin required
- Animal welfare considerations for sourcing
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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