Is Bear Oil safe in cosmetics?
Bear Oil has a safety rating of "POOR" in our database. EU status: prohibited. US status: restricted.
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Cosmetic Ingredient
Bear Oil
INCI: BEAR OIL
Bear Oil (CAS Not assigned (animal-derived crude oil)) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Emollient, skin conditioning. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: prohibited. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Function
Emollient, skin conditioning
Safety Rating
POOR
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
prohibited
US US Status
restricted
US Notes
Not explicitly banned as a cosmetic ingredient by FDA, but subject to CITES/Endangered Species Act restrictions enforced by USFWS
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Bear Oil.
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Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Bear Oil.
Regulatory Flags
plant-oil
Frequently Asked Questions
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).
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