Is Category 1 and Category 2 Animal By-Products vegetarian?

This refers to animal by-product materials classified as Category 1 and Category 2 under EU Regulation (EC) No 1774/2002, comprising the highest-risk animal-derived waste materials, such as those from diseased animals or specified risk material, which are banned from use in cosmetics.

An ingredient is considered vegetarian if it avoids components derived from killing an animal.

Classifications are made to the best of our knowledge based on available scientific and regulatory sources. We cannot guarantee the accuracy of every entry, errors in the sources we draw from can always occur. This tool also cannot account for cross-contamination, which depends entirely on individual suppliers and producers. If you believe a classification is incorrect, you can report an issue.