Allowed in EU

Fish Oil

A cosmetic ingredient used as skin conditioning in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.

What is it?

Fish Oil is the oil obtained from the head, tail and stomach of various species of fish

What does it do?

Fish Oil is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:

EU regulatory status

Fish Oil is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the European Union under Regulation 1223/2009. It is not subject to a specific Annex restriction at the time of writing.

Frequently asked questions

What is Fish Oil?

Fish Oil is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Fish Oil is the oil obtained from the head, tail and stomach of various species of fish

Is Fish Oil allowed in cosmetics in the EU?

Yes. Fish Oil is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.

What does Fish Oil do in cosmetic products?

Fish Oil is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: skin conditioning.

What is the CAS number of Fish Oil?

The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Fish Oil is 8016-13-5.

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Source: EU CosIng database (European Commission). This page is derived from public-sector information published by the European Commission. · Last updated: 15/10/2010