Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
⚠ Major sustainability/ethical concern — deep-sea sharks critically endangered ; plant-derived squalane (olive, sugarcane) widely preferred ; potential for environmental contaminants; INCI name does not distinguish animal vs. plant squalane
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Shark Liver Oil safe in cosmetics?
⚠ Major sustainability/ethical concern — deep-sea sharks critically endangered ; plant-derived squalane (olive, sugarcane) widely preferred ; potential for environmental contaminants; INCI name does not distinguish animal vs. plant squalane The EU classifies Shark Liver Oil as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.
Is Shark Liver Oil allowed in the EU?
Shark Liver Oil EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Shark Liver Oil do in cosmetics?
Shark Liver Oil functions as: Skin conditioning, skin protecting, solvent. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 68990-63-6.
What is the Margin of Safety for Shark 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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