Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
CITES-regulated species source with no standardized composition, no safety dossier, and major ethical and legal liability. Not suitable for COSMOS/ECOCERT-certified products and effectively unusable in modern cosmetics.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Bear Oil safe in cosmetics?
CITES-regulated species source with no standardized composition, no safety dossier, and major ethical and legal liability. Not suitable for COSMOS/ECOCERT-certified products and effectively unusable in modern cosmetics. The EU classifies Bear Oil as "prohibited". Safety rating: POOR.
Is Bear Oil allowed in the EU?
Bear Oil EU regulatory status: prohibited. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Bear Oil do in cosmetics?
Bear Oil functions as: Emollient, skin conditioning. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not assigned (animal-derived crude oil).
What is the Margin of Safety for Bear Oil?
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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