MFDS — Cosmetics Act ingredient standards
MFDS Notification No. 2023-9 (화장품 배합금지 및 한도 성분)
18 compiled entries · 1 banned · 17 restricted
| Ingredient | Status | Limit | Rule | Citation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| hydroquinone | Banned | — | MFDS prohibited (whitening ingredient banned OTC) | Source |
| formaldehyde | Restricted | ≤ 0.2% | MFDS ≤0.2% (as preservative; prohibited in aerosol) | Source |
| phenoxyethanol | Restricted | ≤ 1% | MFDS preservative limit ≤1.0% | Source |
| salicylic acid | Restricted | ≤ 0.5% | MFDS ≤0.5% (cosmetics; ≤2% in acne functional) | Source |
| resorcinol | Restricted | ≤ 0.5% | MFDS ≤0.5% (hair products only) | Source |
| kojic acid | Restricted | ≤ 2% | MFDS whitening functional ≤2% | Source |
| niacinamide | Restricted | ≤ 100% | MFDS whitening functional notified at 2–5%; unrestricted above 5% | Source |
| adenosine | Restricted | ≤ 0.04% | MFDS anti-wrinkle functional ≤0.04% | Source |
| retinol | Restricted | ≤ 2500% | MFDS anti-wrinkle functional ≤2500 IU/g (≈0.075%) | Source |
| alpha-arbutin | Restricted | ≤ 2% | MFDS whitening functional ≤2% (α-arbutin) | Source |
| arbutin | Restricted | ≤ 5% | MFDS whitening functional ≤5% (β-arbutin) | Source |
| methylparaben | Restricted | ≤ 0.4% | MFDS ≤0.4% single; ≤0.8% total parabens | Source |
| propylparaben | Restricted | ≤ 0.14% | MFDS ≤0.14% (propyl + butyl combined) | Source |
| butylparaben | Restricted | ≤ 0.14% | MFDS ≤0.14% (propyl + butyl combined) | Source |
| triclosan | Restricted | ≤ 0.3% | MFDS ≤0.3% (toothpaste only) | Source |
| zinc pyrithione | Restricted | ≤ 1% | MFDS ≤1.0% (anti-dandruff, rinse-off only) | Source |
| oxybenzone | Restricted | ≤ 5% | MFDS UV filter ≤5% (benzophenone-3) | Source |
| benzophenone-3 | Restricted | ≤ 5% | MFDS UV filter ≤5% | Source |
2026-07-21 · Compiled from cited primary sources. Informational only — not legal advice.
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