SHARK LIVER OIL
Shark Liver Oil is the oil expressed from the fresh livers of several species of shark, including Galeorhinus zyopterus and Hypoprion brevirostris. It consists primarily of the glycerides of C14-C18 and C16-C22 unsatd. …
SHARK LIVER OIL is listed in the EU CosIng inventory, but no direct annex records are linked on this page yet.
Regulatory evidence by market
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What the official INCI name states
The official label identifies a biological source material and its stated preparation or plant part.
- Identity type from wording
- biological_material
- Preparation or form
- OIL
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Inventory details for SHARK LIVER OIL
INCI name
SHARK LIVER OIL
Description
Shark Liver Oil is the oil expressed from the fresh livers of several species of shark, including Galeorhinus zyopterus and Hypoprion brevirostris. It consists primarily of the glycerides of C14-C18 and C16-C22 unsatd. fatty acids. (Squaliformes)
Record provenance
- Inventory reference
- 87425
- Imported identity
- SHARK LIVER OIL
- Source update
- 26/11/2012
Annex records for SHARK LIVER OIL
Key data
- SKIN CONDITIONING
- Maintaining the skin in good condition.
- SKIN PROTECTING
- Helping to avoid harmful effects to the skin from external factors.
- SOLVENT
- Dissolving other components of cosmetics. Solvents are usually liquids (aqueous and nonaqueous).
Official EU ingredient-name evidence
The ingredient name exactly matches the official 2025 EU glossary of common ingredient names.
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How SHARK LIVER OIL appears in the CosIng inventory
The CosIng inventory lists SHARK LIVER OIL as a cosmetic ingredient and this page links it to 0 annex records. The inventory entry captures names and identifiers, while the annex records show where the substance is prohibited, restricted or positively listed in EU cosmetics law.
SHARK LIVER OIL is also tagged with 3 cosmetic functions in the official data. Function labels describe intended use, but they do not replace regulatory review of linked annex records before formulation or labelling work.
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