Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
⚠ Ethical/regulatory sourcing: banned in many markets due to animal welfare concerns (EU Regulation 1007/2009 bans seal product trade with limited exceptions); oxidative stability concerns (high PUFA content); must test for persistent organic pollutants (POPs) and heavy metals
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Seal Oil safe in cosmetics?
⚠ Ethical/regulatory sourcing: banned in many markets due to animal welfare concerns (EU Regulation 1007/2009 bans seal product trade with limited exceptions); oxidative stability concerns (high PUFA content); must test for persistent organic pollutants (POPs) and heavy metals The EU classifies Seal Oil as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.
Is Seal Oil allowed in the EU?
Seal Oil EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Seal Oil do in cosmetics?
Seal Oil functions as: Emollient, Skin Conditioning. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 68990-63-6.
What is the Margin of Safety for Seal 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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