Clean Oil™ 25 Achieves Global Regulatory Approval: A New Era for Sustainable Beauty
We are delighted to announce a major milestone in our mission to deliver sustainable alternatives to traditional oils and fats. Clean Oil™ 25, our next-generation fermentation-derived oil, has now achieved cosmetics regulatory approval across the UK, Europe, and the United States.
This breakthrough was revealed at the inaugural BBIA BioFinance Summit in London, where we joined forces with our partners at THG LABS and Croda to share the significance of this achievement with leaders from government, science, biotech, and investment communities.
What is Clean Oil™ 25?
Clean Oil™ 25 is a biotechnology-driven alternative to plant-derived oils and fats, designed to meet the dual needs of performance and sustainability in beauty formulations.
Sustainable by design: Created through fermentation, Clean Oil™ 25 reduces dependence on vulnerable agricultural supply chains.
Exceptional performance: Its sensory profile mirrors olive and jojoba oils, delivering a rich, cushiony texture without leaving a greasy residue.
Versatile applications: Richer than coconut or sweet almond oils, it enhances skincare, bodycare, and haircare products with both functional performance and sustainability benefits.
Collaboration Driving Change
This milestone is the result of collaboration across the value chain.
Clean Food Group: Our biotechnology expertise makes possible the production of sustainable oils at scale.
THG LABS: Supported Clean Oil™ 25 from discovery to approval, ensuring it is formulation-ready, stable, and scalable for brand adoption.
Croda: Added deep chemical and manufacturing expertise to support industry integration.
At the Summit, Kristal Goodman, Head of Product Innovation at THG LABS, described this as a defining moment:
“With Clean Oil™ 25, we now have a biotech ingredient that is regulatory-approved, scalable, and ready for brands to use in the products of tomorrow.”
For Clean Food Group, Clean Oil™ 25 is more than an ingredient—it is a proof point of our mission to transform the global food and personal care systems through sustainable biotechnology.
This achievement demonstrates how science, innovation, and industry collaboration can come together to deliver positive impact at scale, reshaping the future of beauty with ingredients that are better for people and the planet.
