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Restricted/Prohibited

WILD BOAR OIL

Updated
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Safety score · 0–100

Caution

Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.

About

Wild boar visceral and back-fat oil — restricted under EU Annex II entry 419 because Animal By-Product Regulation 1069/2009 puts wild specimens in higher-risk categories. A high-regulatory-risk ingredient in EU.

Function

HUMECTANTSKIN PROTECTING

Skin benefits

  • Animal fatty acid profile
  • Traditional folk-cosmetic use
  • Possible occlusive emollient action

Known concerns

  • EU Annex II entry 419 prohibits Category 1/2 animal-by-product material
  • Regulation (EC) No 1069/2009 ABP Category 1 risk for wild specimens
  • Trichinella and pathogen carriage in untreated wild boar tissue
  • Ethical and welfare concerns
  • Not vegetarian/vegan; allergen and zoonotic risk

References

EU

EU CosIng database

European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.

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This profile is for educational purposes and does not constitute medical advice. Regulatory status and scientific understanding evolve — always read the physical product label and consult a healthcare professional for personal concerns.