Supplements · Amino acids & peptides
Marine Collagen
マリンコラーゲン (Marin korāgen)
Also known as: Fish Collagen Peptide, Hydrolyzed Fish Collagen
At a glance
| Category | Supplements |
|---|---|
| INCI name | Hydrolyzed Collagen / Soluble Collagen (cosmetic) |
| Japanese labeling name | コラーゲン (preparation-specific) |
| Common Japanese notations | マリンコラーゲン, 魚由来コラーゲン |
| Origin | Animal-derived (typically fish skin or scales, hydrolyzed) |
| Typical functions | Skin moisture support (supplement context), Cosmetic skin conditioning |
| Regulatory status in Japan | Marine collagen appears in numerous FFC notifications around skin moisture. Cosmetic use under JSCI dictionary. |
Marine collagen — typically hydrolyzed peptides from fish skin or scales — is one of the largest single ingredient categories in Japan's functional food and supplement market. Collagen drinks (referred to in Japanese trade as コラーゲン健康飲料) are a substantial sub-category of functional beverages.
Classification
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Product applications
Regulatory tags
Used in (typical product categories)
Finished-product categories that commonly include this ingredient in Japanese-market formulations.
- Collagen drinks (FFC notifications)
- Collagen powders and tablets
- Cosmetic moisturizing essences
- Sheet masks
What it is
Marine collagen is produced by enzymatic hydrolysis of collagen extracted from fish skin or scales (most commonly tilapia, cod, or other byproduct fisheries), yielding low-molecular-weight peptide mixtures.
Typical uses in Japanese products
In supplements, marine collagen is used in collagen drinks, powders, and tablets.
In cosmetics, marine collagen and hydrolyzed collagen variants are used in moisturizing essences and serums.
Regulatory classification in Japan
Multiple FFC notifications involving marine collagen are on file. Cosmetic use under JSCI dictionary.
Regulatory classification in other markets
| EU | Collagen as a food ingredient is permitted; specific functional claims require EFSA review. Cosmetic uses are widely accepted. |
|---|---|
| USA | Sold as a dietary supplement and cosmetic ingredient. |
| China | Verify against current authority listings. |
| Korea | Permitted. |
Example products
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Related ingredients
References
- Japan Consumer Affairs Agency — Foods with Function Claims notification database
Last updated: 2026-04-22. Ingredient entries are reviewed at least annually against current regulatory listings.