Clean Food Group’s CLEAN Oil™ 25 Approved for Cosmetic Use: A Milestone in UK Collaborative Innovation

Clean Food Group’s CLEAN Oil™ 25 Approved for Cosmetic Use: A Milestone in Sustainable Innovation

LONDON – In a significant leap for sustainable beauty, Clean Food Group (CFG), a pioneering UK food tech company, has announced the approval of its CLEAN Oil™ 25 as a cosmetic ingredient across the UK, Europe, and the United States. This groundbreaking development was unveiled at the BBIA UK BioFinance Summit 2025, attended by key government officials, including Lord Vallance, Minister of State for Science, Research and Innovation.

CLEAN Oil™ 25, developed in collaboration with THG LABS and Croda, offers a sustainable alternative to traditional oils and fats used in cosmetics. This innovative product combines CFG’s biotechnology expertise with THG LABS’ extensive experience in product innovation and Croda’s manufacturing capabilities, ensuring that CLEAN Oil™ 25 is primed for commercial application in the beauty sector.

Professor Chris Chuck, Technical Lead at CFG, emphasized the importance of collaborative innovation, stating, “The announcement of our cosmetics approval is a brilliant example of the pioneering biotech innovation being driven in the UK today.” He highlighted how partnerships across supply chains are crucial for bridging biotech innovation to commercial success.

The approval marks a pivotal moment for CFG’s proprietary CLEAN OilCell™ technology platform, unlocking access to the booming global personal care market, which is projected to exceed $445.98 billion by 2030. With this milestone, CFG is set to accelerate the development of sustainable products across skincare, haircare, and personal care categories.

Alex Neves, CEO of CFG, expressed enthusiasm about the approval, stating, “This is a pivotal step forward in our mission to provide sustainable solutions for global supply chains.” He noted that the collaboration with industry leaders like THG LABS and Croda has been instrumental in bringing CLEAN Oil™ 25 to market, meeting the growing consumer demand for sustainable cosmetics.

Kristal Goodman, Head of Product Innovation at THG LABS, echoed this sentiment, emphasizing the importance of practical innovation. “Innovation has the greatest impact when it moves beyond the lab and onto the shelf,” she said, highlighting THG LABS’ role in proving the commercial viability of CFG’s breakthrough.

Damian Kelly, Vice President of Innovation & Technology Development at Croda, praised the collaboration, stating, “This partnership is a great example of UK industry, big and small, working together to solve global market challenges.”

The approval process was supported by Delphic HSE, ensuring that CLEAN Oil™ 25 meets stringent compliance standards for cosmetic applications. With this clearance, CFG and THG LABS are poised to shape the future of sustainable beauty, offering brands the confidence to incorporate CLEAN Oil™ 25 into their formulations.

As the beauty industry increasingly shifts towards sustainability, CLEAN Oil™ 25 stands as a testament to the power of collaboration and innovation in addressing global market challenges. With its launch, CFG is not only setting a new standard for cosmetic ingredients but also paving the way for a more sustainable future in beauty.