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Emu oil suppliers and sourcing guide

Emu oil is rendered from the fat of the emu (Dromaius novaehollandiae), a flightless bird farmed in Australia and North America. The fat is rendered by heat, then filtered and often further refined. It is a mostly oleic, palmitic and linoleic acid oil that is soft at room temperature, and it is sold mainly for cosmetics and topical products, with some use in capsules.

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Also known as
Dromaius novaehollandiae oil · Dromiceius oil
Facts checked
November 2026

Forms and grades of emu oil

Suppliers sell different products under the same name. Specify the one you need.

  • Fully refined oil

    Rendered, filtered and refined oil with low odor and color, sold against a quality specification.

  • Once-refined or crude oil

    Less-processed rendered fat with more odor and variability.

  • Certified grades

    Oil sold under an industry trade-association grade or a farm-of-origin traceability scheme.

What to check on the COA

Compare each result with your own specification when the lot arrives.

Fatty acid profile
Fatty acid composition by GC of the methyl esters (AOCS Ce 1-62 or an equivalent ISO method), reported as percent of total fatty acids; oleic acid is the largest fraction.
Peroxide and anisidine values
Peroxide value (AOCS Cd 8b-90) for primary oxidation and p-anisidine value for secondary oxidation, often combined as TOTOX; these show how fresh the oil is at release.
Free fatty acids
Free fatty acids or acid value by titration (AOCS Ca 5a-40 or Cd 3d-63), which rises with poor seed handling, hydrolysis and age.
Microbiology
Total aerobic count, yeast and mold, and pathogens, since it is an animal-derived product.
Residual moisture and impurities
Moisture and insoluble impurities from rendering, which affect stability.

Storage, lots and expiry

Storage and shelf life

Store sealed, cool and away from light; the oil softens or separates with temperature changes. Refrigeration is often recommended to slow rancidity. Shelf life is set by the supplier specification.

Lots and expiry dates

Fatty acid profile and color vary with the birds' diet and rendering, so record farm origin, refining level and oxidation values for each lot. Rotate first-expiry, first-out.

Regulatory status

Facts from regulators and standards bodies, each linked to its source.

This is general information, not regulatory advice. Status differs by country and by how the ingredient is used, so check the rules for your product and market.

Emu oil suppliers

Manufacturers and distributors whose own websites say they sell it.

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Frequently asked questions

What forms of emu oil can brands buy?

Common forms include fully refined oil, once-refined or crude oil and certified grades. Ask each supplier for the specification sheet of the exact grade they quote.

What should the COA for emu oil include?

Expect fatty acid profile, peroxide and anisidine values, free fatty acids, microbiology and residual moisture and impurities, each with its method, specification and result for that lot.

How should emu oil be stored?

Store sealed, cool and away from light; the oil softens or separates with temperature changes. Refrigeration is often recommended to slow rancidity. Shelf life is set by the supplier specification.

What is the regulatory status of emu oil?

Health Canada's Natural Health Products Ingredients Database lists emu oil as rendered fat of Dromaius novaehollandiae, with medicinal and non-medicinal (emollient, occlusive) roles for topical use. The EU Novel Food status Catalogue entry for emu oil (POL-NF-00329) lists it as a novel food not yet authorised.

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