Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
⚠ Ethical/sustainability concerns identical to shark-derived ingredients ; potential for persistent organic pollutants (POPs) and heavy metal contamination; plant-derived squalane is a widely available alternative
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Shark Lipids safe in cosmetics?
⚠ Ethical/sustainability concerns identical to shark-derived ingredients ; potential for persistent organic pollutants (POPs) and heavy metal contamination; plant-derived squalane is a widely available alternative The EU classifies Shark Lipids as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.
Is Shark Lipids allowed in the EU?
Shark Lipids EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Shark Lipids do in cosmetics?
Shark Lipids functions as: Emollient, skin conditioning. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not specifically assigned (complex lipid mixture).
What is the Margin of Safety for Shark Lipids?
not established 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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