Frequently Asked Questions

To be certified Shark Free through the Shark Free Coalition, companies must agree not to manufacture, sell, purchase raw materials, final products or use shark squalene/squalane after a fixed cut-off date. Companies approved can use the logo, materials, and tell their customers that they are Shark Free.

Joining the Shark Free Coalition is currently free as a first-to-market offer. We may choose to require an application fee to cover costs associated with registration in the future.

No. It is solely the choice of individual companies to use shark squalene. There are no laws or regulations regarding the use of shark squalene or squalane in cosmetics or personal care products. Squalene/squalane will appear on the ingredients label; there is no requirement to list the source of the squalene or squalane, whether it’s shark, plant-based or synthetic.

The best place to find out more information is to check a company’s FAQ directly. The Shark Free program’s focus is to eliminate the use of shark ingredients in commercial products. 

All Shark Free certified companies must comply with the same criteria and commitment. Companies can choose to use the #SharkFree logo for display on websites, packaging, social media, or not. However, if a company has been Shark Free certified, the company has confirmed in writing that their products do not contain shark squalene/squalane.

Brands/Companies that are Shark Free certified that were purchased by non-certified parent companies must operate as stand-alone subsidiaries with their own supply chains and must continue to meet the requirements of the Shark Free Certification in order to remain on our list. However, we recognize that there will be many environmentally conscious consumers who are concerned about giving their financial support to a parent company that has not committed to ending the use of shark in their products.

Products with Shark Free certification can be found anywhere cosmetics and personal care products are sold. We will publish our list of certified companies shortly.

We are able to grant the use of the Shark Free logo and images for editorial purposes, but we would need to see any text associated with our logo in advance before giving permission. Please contact info@sharkwaterfoundation.com  with your request.

Send us an e-mail at info@sharkwaterfoundation.com and we’ll get back to you soon as possible.