Developed with THG LABS and Croda, Clean Food Group's fermented Clean Oil 25 has secured cosmetics approval in the UK, Europe and the United States. This sustainable alternative to traditional oils is applicable to skin and hair care.
Clean Food Group is a leading UK food tech business, manufacturing sustainable oils and fats through fermentation. According to the company, the approval marks a major milestone in the commercialization of CFG's proprietary Clean OilCell technology platform.
UK Collaborative Innovation
The approval was announced at the BBIA UK BioFinance Summit 2025. Speaking on a panel, professor Chris Chuck, technical lead of CFG, said: "The announcement of our cosmetics approval is a brilliant example of the pioneering biotech innovation being driven in the UK today, and the importance of collaborative innovation and partnerships across supply chains and manufacturing to bridge biotech innovation to commercial scale and success."
Pivotal Step Toward Clean Oil Adoption
Alex Neves, CEO of CFG, adds: "This is a pivotal step forward in our mission to provide sustainable solutions for global supply chains. It gives brands the confidence to adopt Clean Oil 25 in their formulations, supporting efficacy and responsibility without compromise. Our collaboration with industry leaders like THG LABS and Croda has been instrumental."
"Innovation has the greatest impact when it moves beyond the lab and onto the shelf," Kristal Goodman, head of product innovation at THG LABS, noted. "THG LABS formulation expertise has helped take Clean Food Group’s brilliant biotech breakthrough and prove it’s commercially viable with real-world product development and scalable manufacturing for the beauty and personal care industry.”
Damian Kelly, vice president of innovation and technology development at Croda, highlighted, “Croda has a successful and proud history of supporting innovation partners and customers to develop and commercialize new technology. This collaboration is a great example of UK industry, big and small, working together to solve global market challenges.”
The approval process was supported by safety and regulatory consulting firm Delphic HSE, ensuring Clean Oil 25 meets the rigorous compliance standards required for cosmetic applications.
