Menhaden Oil
A cosmetic ingredient used as skin conditioning in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Brevoortia Oil (EU),Brevoortia Tyrannus Oil,Menhaden Fish Oil,Mossbunker Oil
What does it do?
Menhaden Oil is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
-
Skin conditioning
improves the appearance, feel, and condition of skin
EU regulatory status
Menhaden 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 Menhaden Oil?
Menhaden Oil is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Brevoortia Oil (EU),Brevoortia Tyrannus Oil,Menhaden Fish Oil,Mossbunker Oil
Is Menhaden Oil allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Menhaden Oil is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Menhaden Oil do in cosmetic products?
Menhaden Oil is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: skin conditioning.
What is the CAS number of Menhaden Oil?
The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Menhaden Oil is 8002-50-4.
Related ingredients
Source: EU CosIng database (European Commission). This page is derived from public-sector information published by the European Commission. · Last updated: 21/07/2015