Is Fish Oil safe in cosmetics?
Fish Oil has a safety rating of "GOOD" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
Good
Cosmetic Ingredient
Fish Oil
Also known as: Oils, glyceridic, fish, Fish oils, Fats and Glyceridic oils, fish, EINECS 232-402-9, Pikasol (+3 more)
Fish Oil (CAS 8016-13-5) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Softener and conditioner. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Function
Softener and conditioner
Safety Rating
GOOD
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Permitted under 21 CFR 700; GRAS for food use supports safety assessment
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Fish Oil.
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Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Softener and conditioner
Regulatory List Membership (1)
FDA Indirect Food Contact Additives
Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Fish Oil.
Regulatory Flags
plant-oil
potential-allergen
Known Synonyms
Oils, glyceridic, fish
Fish oils
Fats and Glyceridic oils, fish
EINECS 232-402-9
Pikasol
Fruit Builders Fish Oil
Triomar
UNII-2SGI54470C
Chemical Function
Softener and conditioner
Regulatory Lists
active_ingredient; Pesticides
inert_ingredient; Pesticides
inert_ingredient; non_food_use; Pesticides
inert_ingredient; non_food_use; Pesticides
Indirect additives food contact (10/2018)
Canada; pharmaceutical
Canada; pharmaceutical
Australian Status
AICIS status: listed
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Fish Oil allowed in the EU?
Fish Oil EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Fish Oil do in cosmetics?
Fish Oil functions as: Softener and conditioner. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 8016-13-5.
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