Cod Liver Oil

INCI: COD LIVER OIL

CAS Number
8001-69-2
Function
Skin conditioning agent – emollient; skin protectant
Safety Rating
EXCELLENT

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes FDA permitted; GRAS as food substance; USP monograph exists; CIR reviewed under triglycerides — safe as used

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
adequate
Dermal Absorption
low
Sensitization
none

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Expert Verdict

Monitor for heavy metal contamination (Hg, Pb, Cd) and persistent organic pollutants (PCBs, dioxins) with certificate of analysis; requires antioxidant protection due to oxidation susceptibility; animal-derived ingredient may impact vegan/halal claims; high vitamin A content requires monitoring of total retinol load in formulation.

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Concern Level: Low

Regulatory Flags

plant-oil ifra_fragrance

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cod Liver Oil safe in cosmetics?

Monitor for heavy metal contamination (Hg, Pb, Cd) and persistent organic pollutants (PCBs, dioxins) with certificate of analysis; requires antioxidant protection due to oxidation susceptibility; animal-derived ingredient may impact vegan/halal claims; high vitamin A content requires monitoring of total retinol load in formulation. The EU classifies Cod Liver Oil as "permitted". Safety rating: EXCELLENT.

Is Cod Liver Oil allowed in the EU?

Cod Liver Oil EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Cod Liver Oil do in cosmetics?

Cod Liver Oil functions as: Skin conditioning agent – emollient; skin protectant. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 8001-69-2.

What is the Margin of Safety for Cod Liver Oil?

adequate 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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