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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
High retinol (vitamin A) and vitamin D content can cause local irritation or systemic effects if misused; bioaccumulation of mercury, PCBs, and dioxins in liver tissue demands verified contaminant testing; oxidative instability requires antioxidant protection
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Fish Liver Oil safe in cosmetics?
High retinol (vitamin A) and vitamin D content can cause local irritation or systemic effects if misused; bioaccumulation of mercury, PCBs, and dioxins in liver tissue demands verified contaminant testing; oxidative instability requires antioxidant protection The EU classifies Fish Liver Oil as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.
Is Fish Liver Oil allowed in the EU?
Fish Liver Oil EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Fish Liver Oil do in cosmetics?
Fish Liver Oil functions as: Emollient, skin conditioning agent expressed from fresh livers of mixed fish species. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 8001-69-2.
What is the Margin of Safety for Fish 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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