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South Korea2,007 rulesCoverage: Main sources, from 8 Oct 2026
Main sources, from 8 Oct 2026 · What is covered

South Korea: main sources stored. Modelled: Cosmetics Act 화장품법; Enforcement Rule 화장품법 시행규칙 (labelling); 화장품 안전기준 등에 관한 규정 (prohibited and restricted ingredients, preservatives, colourants, UV filters); 화장품 사용할 때의 주의사항 및 알레르기 유발성분 표시에 관한 규정. Not stored: functional cosmetics 기능성화장품 reviews and 심사 기준; 우수화장품 제조 및 품질관리기준 (GMP); 영유아 또는 어린이 사용 화장품 안전성 자료 duties; customised cosmetics 맞춤형화장품 rules; import quality-test exemption; 표시·광고 실증 rules.

Requirement
Applies when
Effective
Source
Limit x 411

411 rules from 화장품 안전기준 등에 관한 규정 (MFDS notice 2026-19)

Limit 1 % (content basis)

Show targets (40 of 411)

The remaining targets are listed on the substances page.

Every product in the category

18 Mar 2026

Each rule has its own date; open a target.

Example: Benzyl Alcohol (CAS 100-51-6)

From the official list: 벤질알코올 · 1.0% · 100-51-6

  • Rinse-off product

Depends on: rinse off

18 Mar 2026

Each rule has its own date; open a target.

Example: Triclocarban (CAS 101-20-2)

From the official list: 트리클로카반(트리클로 · 사용 후 · 기능성화장 · 101-20-2

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Glutaral (Glutaraldehyde (Pentane-1,5-dial); CAS 111-30-8)

Limit 0.1 % (content basis)

Maximum content in the finished product (사용한도). Table text: 글루타랄(펜탄 0.1% 에어로졸(스프레 -1,5-디알) 이에 한함) 제품에는 사용금지

Official text, current to 18 Mar 2026. National Law Information Center (law.go.kr) text; 발령/시행 2026-03-18.

  • Applied as a spray

Depends on: sprayable

In force under the consolidated notice effective 18 Mar 2026; earlier versions are not in our data

Applies to products placed on the market on or after 18 Mar 2026

The tables carry no row-level dates. The notice as amended by 2026-19 is in force from 2026-03-18 (부칙 제1조); earlier amendment dates of single rows are in the older 부칙 and are not linked to rows, so the in-force date of the current text is used.

From the official list: 글루타랄(펜탄 · 0.1% · 에어로졸(스프레 · 111-30-8

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Polyaminopropyl biguanide (Polyhexamethylene biguanide hydrochloride; CAS 32289-58-0)

Limit 0.05 % (content basis)

Maximum content in the finished product (사용한도). Table text: 폴리(1-헥사메칠렌 0.05% 에어로졸(스프레 바이구아니드)에이 이에 한함) 노프로필 치씨엘 제품에는 바이구아 사용금지 나이드

Official text, current to 18 Mar 2026. National Law Information Center (law.go.kr) text; 발령/시행 2026-03-18.

  • Applied as a spray

Depends on: sprayable

In force under the consolidated notice effective 18 Mar 2026; earlier versions are not in our data

Applies to products placed on the market on or after 18 Mar 2026

The tables carry no row-level dates. The notice as amended by 2026-19 is in force from 2026-03-18 (부칙 제1조); earlier amendment dates of single rows are in the older 부칙 and are not linked to rows, so the in-force date of the current text is used.

From the official list: 폴리(1-헥사메칠렌 · 0.05% · 에어로졸(스프레 · 32289-58-0 · 폴리아미

Limit
Chlorobutanol (CAS 57-15-8)

Limit 0.5 % (content basis)

Maximum content in the finished product (사용한도). Table text: 클로로부탄올 0.5% 에어로졸(스프레 이에 한함) 제품에는 사용금지

Official text, current to 18 Mar 2026. National Law Information Center (law.go.kr) text; 발령/시행 2026-03-18.

  • Applied as a spray

Depends on: sprayable

In force under the consolidated notice effective 18 Mar 2026; earlier versions are not in our data

Applies to products placed on the market on or after 18 Mar 2026

The tables carry no row-level dates. The notice as amended by 2026-19 is in force from 2026-03-18 (부칙 제1조); earlier amendment dates of single rows are in the older 부칙 and are not linked to rows, so the in-force date of the current text is used.

From the official list: 클로로부탄올 · 0.5% · 에어로졸(스프레 · 57-15-8

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Ethyl Lauroyl Arginate HCl (Ethyl-N-alpha-dodecanoyl-L-arginate hydrochloride; CAS 60372-77-2)

Limit 0.4 % (content basis)

Maximum content in the finished product (사용한도). Table text: 에칠라우로일알지 0.4% 입술에 네이트 하이드로클 사용되는 제품 로라이드 및 에어로졸(스프 레이에 한함) 제품에는 사용금지

Official text, current to 18 Mar 2026. National Law Information Center (law.go.kr) text; 발령/시행 2026-03-18.

  • Applied as a spray

Depends on: sprayable

In force under the consolidated notice effective 18 Mar 2026; earlier versions are not in our data

Applies to products placed on the market on or after 18 Mar 2026

The tables carry no row-level dates. The notice as amended by 2026-19 is in force from 2026-03-18 (부칙 제1조); earlier amendment dates of single rows are in the older 부칙 and are not linked to rows, so the in-force date of the current text is used.

From the official list: 에칠라우로일알지 · 0.4% · 입술에 · 60372-77-2

Schedule 2 보존제 성분 에칠라우로일알지네이트 하이드로클로라이드 에어로졸(스프 · fetched 2026-10-09

Ministry of Food and Drug Safety / National Law Information Center (law.go.kr): 화장품 안전기준 등에 관한 규정 별표 1, 별표 2, 제6조(opens in a new tab)
Limit
Benzethonium Chloride (CAS 121-54-0)

Limit 0.1 % (content basis)

Maximum content in the finished product (사용한도). Table text: 벤제토늄클로라이 0.1% 점막에 드 사용되는 제품에는 사용금지

Official text, current to 18 Mar 2026. National Law Information Center (law.go.kr) text; 발령/시행 2026-03-18.

  • Applied to: Lips or Mouth or Teeth and gums or External genital area

Depends on: body area

In force under the consolidated notice effective 18 Mar 2026; earlier versions are not in our data

Applies to products placed on the market on or after 18 Mar 2026

The tables carry no row-level dates. The notice as amended by 2026-19 is in force from 2026-03-18 (부칙 제1조); earlier amendment dates of single rows are in the older 부칙 and are not linked to rows, so the in-force date of the current text is used.

From the official list: 벤제토늄클로라이 · 0.1% · 점막에 · 121-54-0

Limit
p-Chloro-m-Cresol (Chlorocresol; CAS 59-50-7)

Limit 0.04 % (content basis)

Maximum content in the finished product (사용한도). Table text: p-클로로-m-크레 0.04% 점막에 졸 사용되는 제품에는 사용금지

Official text, current to 18 Mar 2026. National Law Information Center (law.go.kr) text; 발령/시행 2026-03-18.

  • Applied to: Lips or Mouth or Teeth and gums or External genital area

Depends on: body area

In force under the consolidated notice effective 18 Mar 2026; earlier versions are not in our data

Applies to products placed on the market on or after 18 Mar 2026

The tables carry no row-level dates. The notice as amended by 2026-19 is in force from 2026-03-18 (부칙 제1조); earlier amendment dates of single rows are in the older 부칙 and are not linked to rows, so the in-force date of the current text is used.

From the official list: p-클로로-m-크레 · 0.04% · 점막에 · 59-50-7

Limit
Zinc phenolsulfonate (Zinc 4-hydroxybenzene sulphonate; CAS 127-82-2)

Limit 2 % (content basis)

Maximum content in the finished product (사용한도). Table text: 징크페놀설포네이트 사용 후 씻어내지 않는 제품에 2%

Official text, current to 18 Mar 2026. National Law Information Center (law.go.kr) text; 발령/시행 2026-03-18.

  • Leave-on product

Depends on: rinse off

In force under the consolidated notice effective 18 Mar 2026; earlier versions are not in our data

Applies to products placed on the market on or after 18 Mar 2026

The tables carry no row-level dates. The notice as amended by 2026-19 is in force from 2026-03-18 (부칙 제1조); earlier amendment dates of single rows are in the older 부칙 and are not linked to rows, so the in-force date of the current text is used.

From the official list: 징크페놀설포네이트 · 사용 후 · 127-82-2

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Acetyl Hexamethyl indan (1,1,2,3,3,6-Hexamethylindan-5-yl methyl ketone; CAS 15323-35-0)

Limit 2 % (content basis)

Maximum content in the finished product (사용한도). Table text: 아세틸헥사메칠인단 사용 후 씻어내지 않는 제품에 2%

Official text, current to 18 Mar 2026. National Law Information Center (law.go.kr) text; 발령/시행 2026-03-18.

  • Leave-on product

Depends on: rinse off

In force under the consolidated notice effective 18 Mar 2026; earlier versions are not in our data

Applies to products placed on the market on or after 18 Mar 2026

The tables carry no row-level dates. The notice as amended by 2026-19 is in force from 2026-03-18 (부칙 제1조); earlier amendment dates of single rows are in the older 부칙 and are not linked to rows, so the in-force date of the current text is used.

From the official list: 아세틸헥사메칠인단 · 사용 후 · 15323-35-0

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Cuminum Cyminum Fruit Oil (Cuminum cyminum oil and extract; CAS 84775-51-9)

Limit 0.4 % (content basis)

Maximum content in the finished product (사용한도). Table text: 쿠민(Cuminum 사용 후 cyminum) 열매 오일 씻어내지 않는 extract 및 추출물 제품에 쿠민오일로서 0.4%

Official text, current to 18 Mar 2026. National Law Information Center (law.go.kr) text; 발령/시행 2026-03-18.

  • Leave-on product

Depends on: rinse off

In force under the consolidated notice effective 18 Mar 2026; earlier versions are not in our data

Applies to products placed on the market on or after 18 Mar 2026

The tables carry no row-level dates. The notice as amended by 2026-19 is in force from 2026-03-18 (부칙 제1조); earlier amendment dates of single rows are in the older 부칙 and are not linked to rows, so the in-force date of the current text is used.

From the official list: 쿠민(Cuminum · 사용 후 · 84775-51-9 · Cumin

Limit
알킬이소퀴놀리늄 브로마이드 (CAS 93-23-2)

Limit 0.05 % (content basis)

Maximum content in the finished product (사용한도). Table text: 알킬이소퀴놀리늄 사용 후 브로마이드 씻어내지 않는 제품에 0.05%

Official text, current to 18 Mar 2026. National Law Information Center (law.go.kr) text; 발령/시행 2026-03-18.

  • Leave-on product

Depends on: rinse off

In force under the consolidated notice effective 18 Mar 2026; earlier versions are not in our data

Applies to products placed on the market on or after 18 Mar 2026

The tables carry no row-level dates. The notice as amended by 2026-19 is in force from 2026-03-18 (부칙 제1조); earlier amendment dates of single rows are in the older 부칙 and are not linked to rows, so the in-force date of the current text is used.

From the official list: 알킬이소퀴놀리늄 · 사용 후 · 93-23-2

Limit
트리알킬아민, 트리알칸올아민 및 그 염류

Limit 2.5 % (content basis)

Maximum content in the finished product (사용한도). Table text: 트리알킬아민, 트리알 사용 후 칸올아민 및 그 염류 씻어내지 않는 제품에 2.5%

Official text, current to 18 Mar 2026. National Law Information Center (law.go.kr) text; 발령/시행 2026-03-18.

  • Leave-on product

Depends on: rinse off

In force under the consolidated notice effective 18 Mar 2026; earlier versions are not in our data

Applies to products placed on the market on or after 18 Mar 2026

The tables carry no row-level dates. The notice as amended by 2026-19 is in force from 2026-03-18 (부칙 제1조); earlier amendment dates of single rows are in the older 부칙 and are not linked to rows, so the in-force date of the current text is used.

From the official list: 트리알킬아민, 트리알 · 사용 후 · -

Limit
베타인살리실레이트 (CAS 17671-53-3)

Limit 0.5 % (content basis)

Maximum content in the finished product (사용한도). Table text: 살리실릭애씨드 및 살리실릭애씨드 영유아용 제품류 그 염류 로서 0.5% 또는 만 13세 이하 애씨드 어린이가 사용할 수 있음을 특정하여 실레이트 표시하는 제품에는 사용금지(다만, 살리실레 샴푸는 제외) 이트 -살리실 레이트 실레이트 리실레이 트 리실레이 트 리실레이 트

Official text, current to 18 Mar 2026. National Law Information Center (law.go.kr) text; 발령/시행 2026-03-18.

  • Intended for children under 3

Depends on: intended for children under 3

In force under the consolidated notice effective 18 Mar 2026; earlier versions are not in our data

Applies to products placed on the market on or after 18 Mar 2026

The tables carry no row-level dates. The notice as amended by 2026-19 is in force from 2026-03-18 (부칙 제1조); earlier amendment dates of single rows are in the older 부칙 and are not linked to rows, so the in-force date of the current text is used.

From the official list: 살리실릭애씨드 및 · 살리실릭애씨드 · 영유아용 제품류 · 69-72-7 · 살리실릭

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마그네슘살리실레이트 (CAS 18917-89-0)

Limit 0.5 % (content basis)

Maximum content in the finished product (사용한도). Table text: 살리실릭애씨드 및 살리실릭애씨드 영유아용 제품류 그 염류 로서 0.5% 또는 만 13세 이하 애씨드 어린이가 사용할 수 있음을 특정하여 실레이트 표시하는 제품에는 사용금지(다만, 살리실레 샴푸는 제외) 이트 -살리실 레이트 실레이트 리실레이 트 리실레이 트 리실레이 트

Official text, current to 18 Mar 2026. National Law Information Center (law.go.kr) text; 발령/시행 2026-03-18.

  • Intended for children under 3

Depends on: intended for children under 3

In force under the consolidated notice effective 18 Mar 2026; earlier versions are not in our data

Applies to products placed on the market on or after 18 Mar 2026

The tables carry no row-level dates. The notice as amended by 2026-19 is in force from 2026-03-18 (부칙 제1조); earlier amendment dates of single rows are in the older 부칙 and are not linked to rows, so the in-force date of the current text is used.

From the official list: 살리실릭애씨드 및 · 살리실릭애씨드 · 영유아용 제품류 · 69-72-7 · 살리실릭

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TEA-살리실레이트 (CAS 2174-16-5)

Limit 0.5 % (content basis)

Maximum content in the finished product (사용한도). Table text: 살리실릭애씨드 및 살리실릭애씨드 영유아용 제품류 그 염류 로서 0.5% 또는 만 13세 이하 애씨드 어린이가 사용할 수 있음을 특정하여 실레이트 표시하는 제품에는 사용금지(다만, 살리실레 샴푸는 제외) 이트 -살리실 레이트 실레이트 리실레이 트 리실레이 트 리실레이 트

Official text, current to 18 Mar 2026. National Law Information Center (law.go.kr) text; 발령/시행 2026-03-18.

  • Intended for children under 3

Depends on: intended for children under 3

In force under the consolidated notice effective 18 Mar 2026; earlier versions are not in our data

Applies to products placed on the market on or after 18 Mar 2026

The tables carry no row-level dates. The notice as amended by 2026-19 is in force from 2026-03-18 (부칙 제1조); earlier amendment dates of single rows are in the older 부칙 and are not linked to rows, so the in-force date of the current text is used.

From the official list: 살리실릭애씨드 및 · 살리실릭애씨드 · 영유아용 제품류 · 69-72-7 · 살리실릭

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소듐살리실레이트 (CAS 54-21-7)

Limit 0.5 % (content basis)

Maximum content in the finished product (사용한도). Table text: 살리실릭애씨드 및 살리실릭애씨드 영유아용 제품류 그 염류 로서 0.5% 또는 만 13세 이하 애씨드 어린이가 사용할 수 있음을 특정하여 실레이트 표시하는 제품에는 사용금지(다만, 살리실레 샴푸는 제외) 이트 -살리실 레이트 실레이트 리실레이 트 리실레이 트 리실레이 트

Official text, current to 18 Mar 2026. National Law Information Center (law.go.kr) text; 발령/시행 2026-03-18.

  • Intended for children under 3

Depends on: intended for children under 3

In force under the consolidated notice effective 18 Mar 2026; earlier versions are not in our data

Applies to products placed on the market on or after 18 Mar 2026

The tables carry no row-level dates. The notice as amended by 2026-19 is in force from 2026-03-18 (부칙 제1조); earlier amendment dates of single rows are in the older 부칙 and are not linked to rows, so the in-force date of the current text is used.

From the official list: 살리실릭애씨드 및 · 살리실릭애씨드 · 영유아용 제품류 · 69-72-7 · 살리실릭

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포타슘살리실레이트 (CAS 578-36-9)

Limit 0.5 % (content basis)

Maximum content in the finished product (사용한도). Table text: 살리실릭애씨드 및 살리실릭애씨드 영유아용 제품류 그 염류 로서 0.5% 또는 만 13세 이하 애씨드 어린이가 사용할 수 있음을 특정하여 실레이트 표시하는 제품에는 사용금지(다만, 살리실레 샴푸는 제외) 이트 -살리실 레이트 실레이트 리실레이 트 리실레이 트 리실레이 트

Official text, current to 18 Mar 2026. National Law Information Center (law.go.kr) text; 발령/시행 2026-03-18.

  • Intended for children under 3

Depends on: intended for children under 3

In force under the consolidated notice effective 18 Mar 2026; earlier versions are not in our data

Applies to products placed on the market on or after 18 Mar 2026

The tables carry no row-level dates. The notice as amended by 2026-19 is in force from 2026-03-18 (부칙 제1조); earlier amendment dates of single rows are in the older 부칙 and are not linked to rows, so the in-force date of the current text is used.

From the official list: 살리실릭애씨드 및 · 살리실릭애씨드 · 영유아용 제품류 · 69-72-7 · 살리실릭

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엠이에이-살리실레이트 (CAS 59866-70-5)

Limit 0.5 % (content basis)

Maximum content in the finished product (사용한도). Table text: 살리실릭애씨드 및 살리실릭애씨드 영유아용 제품류 그 염류 로서 0.5% 또는 만 13세 이하 애씨드 어린이가 사용할 수 있음을 특정하여 실레이트 표시하는 제품에는 사용금지(다만, 살리실레 샴푸는 제외) 이트 -살리실 레이트 실레이트 리실레이 트 리실레이 트 리실레이 트

Official text, current to 18 Mar 2026. National Law Information Center (law.go.kr) text; 발령/시행 2026-03-18.

  • Intended for children under 3

Depends on: intended for children under 3

In force under the consolidated notice effective 18 Mar 2026; earlier versions are not in our data

Applies to products placed on the market on or after 18 Mar 2026

The tables carry no row-level dates. The notice as amended by 2026-19 is in force from 2026-03-18 (부칙 제1조); earlier amendment dates of single rows are in the older 부칙 and are not linked to rows, so the in-force date of the current text is used.

From the official list: 살리실릭애씨드 및 · 살리실릭애씨드 · 영유아용 제품류 · 69-72-7 · 살리실릭

Limit
Salicylic acid (Benzoic acid, 2-hydroxy-; CAS 69-72-7)

Limit 0.5 % (content basis)

Maximum content in the finished product (사용한도). Table text: 살리실릭애씨드 및 살리실릭애씨드 영유아용 제품류 그 염류 로서 0.5% 또는 만 13세 이하 애씨드 어린이가 사용할 수 있음을 특정하여 실레이트 표시하는 제품에는 사용금지(다만, 살리실레 샴푸는 제외) 이트 -살리실 레이트 실레이트 리실레이 트 리실레이 트 리실레이 트

Official text, current to 18 Mar 2026. National Law Information Center (law.go.kr) text; 발령/시행 2026-03-18.

  • Intended for children under 3

Depends on: intended for children under 3

In force under the consolidated notice effective 18 Mar 2026; earlier versions are not in our data

Applies to products placed on the market on or after 18 Mar 2026

The tables carry no row-level dates. The notice as amended by 2026-19 is in force from 2026-03-18 (부칙 제1조); earlier amendment dates of single rows are in the older 부칙 and are not linked to rows, so the in-force date of the current text is used.

From the official list: 살리실릭애씨드 및 · 살리실릭애씨드 · 영유아용 제품류 · 69-72-7 · 살리실릭

Limit
칼슘살리실레이트 (CAS 824-35-1)

Limit 0.5 % (content basis)

Maximum content in the finished product (사용한도). Table text: 살리실릭애씨드 및 살리실릭애씨드 영유아용 제품류 그 염류 로서 0.5% 또는 만 13세 이하 애씨드 어린이가 사용할 수 있음을 특정하여 실레이트 표시하는 제품에는 사용금지(다만, 살리실레 샴푸는 제외) 이트 -살리실 레이트 실레이트 리실레이 트 리실레이 트 리실레이 트

Official text, current to 18 Mar 2026. National Law Information Center (law.go.kr) text; 발령/시행 2026-03-18.

  • Intended for children under 3

Depends on: intended for children under 3

In force under the consolidated notice effective 18 Mar 2026; earlier versions are not in our data

Applies to products placed on the market on or after 18 Mar 2026

The tables carry no row-level dates. The notice as amended by 2026-19 is in force from 2026-03-18 (부칙 제1조); earlier amendment dates of single rows are in the older 부칙 and are not linked to rows, so the in-force date of the current text is used.

From the official list: 살리실릭애씨드 및 · 살리실릭애씨드 · 영유아용 제품류 · 69-72-7 · 살리실릭

Notification

Reporting of new safety or efficacy information and adverse effects

Notification to MFDS

New safety/efficacy data or information directly affecting public health, including adverse-reaction cases, with safety measures

The start date is not stated in the text (date unknown).

Official text, current to 2 Apr 2026. National Law Information Center (law.go.kr) text; 시행일자 2026-04-02.

  • Your role: Manufacturer or Importer

Depends on: economic operator role

In force, start date unknown

In force no later than 2026-04-02 (the date of the version ClaraDB holds); earlier commencement is not stated in the published text.

“제품과 관련하여 국민보건에 직접 영향을 미칠 수 있는 안전성ㆍ유효성에 관한 새로운 자료, 정보사항(화장품 사용에 의한 부작용 발생사례를 포함한다) 등을 알게 되었을 때에는 식품의약품안전처장이 정하여 고시하는 바에 따라 보고하고, 필요한 안전대책을 마련할 것”
Article 1210. · fetched 2026-10-09Ministry of Food and Drug Safety / National Law Information Center (law.go.kr): 화장품법 시행규칙 (총리령, law 285249 version in force 2026-04-02)(opens in a new tab)
Notification

Ingredient list report: before distribution and on change

Notification to MFDS

Ingredient list used in manufacture, before distribution and whenever the list changes

Exemptions (1)

Importers filing a standard customs clearance report by electronic trade document need not report import results and the ingredient list

“「전자무역 촉진에 관한 법률」에 따라 전자무역문서로 표준통관예정보고를 하고 수입하는 화장품책임판매업자는 제1항 및 제2항에 따라 수입실적 및 원료의 목록을 보고하지 아니할 수 있다.”
화장품법 시행규칙 Article 13(3) · fetched 2026-10-09Ministry of Food and Drug Safety / National Law Information Center (law.go.kr): 화장품법 시행규칙 (총리령, law 285249 version in force 2026-04-02)(opens in a new tab)

Official text, current to 2 Apr 2026. National Law Information Center (law.go.kr) text; 시행일자 2026-04-02.

  • Your role: Manufacturer or Importer

Depends on: economic operator role

In force since 14 Mar 2019

Applies to products placed on the market on or after 14 Mar 2019

제13조제2항 was added by the amendment tagged 신설 2019.3.14; 부칙 제1529호 제1조 states the amendment applies from 2019-03-14. Products already distributed or sold before that date follow the former rule (부칙 제3조).

“화장품책임판매업자는 화장품의 제조과정에 사용된 원료의 목록을 화장품의 유통ㆍ판매 전까지 보고해야 한다. 보고한 목록이 변경된 경우에도 또한 같다.”
Article 13(2) · fetched 2026-10-09Ministry of Food and Drug Safety / National Law Information Center (law.go.kr): 화장품법 시행규칙 (총리령, law 285249 version in force 2026-04-02)(opens in a new tab)
Notification

Annual production or import results report

Notification to MFDS through the 화장품업 단체

Prior-year production or import results, by end of February each year

Exemptions (1)

Importers filing a standard customs clearance report by electronic trade document may omit the import results and ingredient list report

“전자무역문서로 표준통관예정보고를 하고 수입하는 화장품책임판매업자는 제1항 및 제2항에 따라 수입실적 및 원료의 목록을 보고하지 아니할 수 있다.”
화장품법 시행규칙 Article 13(3) · fetched 2026-10-09Ministry of Food and Drug Safety / National Law Information Center (law.go.kr): 화장품법 시행규칙 (총리령, law 285249 version in force 2026-04-02)(opens in a new tab)

The start date is not stated in the text (date unknown).

Official text, current to 2 Apr 2026. National Law Information Center (law.go.kr) text; 시행일자 2026-04-02.

  • Your role: Manufacturer or Importer

Depends on: economic operator role

In force, start date unknown

In force no later than 2026-04-02 (the date of the version ClaraDB holds); earlier commencement is not stated in the published text.

“화장품책임판매업자는 지난해의 생산실적 또는 수입실적을 매년 2월 말까지”
Article 13(1) · fetched 2026-10-09Ministry of Food and Drug Safety / National Law Information Center (law.go.kr): 화장품법 시행규칙 (총리령, law 285249 version in force 2026-04-02)(opens in a new tab)
Test

Batch-by-batch quality test before distribution

Test required

Quality inspection of each manufacturing batch before the cosmetic is distributed

Exemptions (1)

Quality inspection may be skipped where manufacturer and responsible seller are the same person, or the inspection was commissioned to a listed institution with batch results

“다만, 화장품제조업자와 화장품책임판매업자가 같은 경우 또는 제6조제2항제2호 각 목의 어느 하나에 해당하는 기관 등에 품질검사를 위탁하여 제조번호별 품질검사결과가 있는 경우에는 품질검사를 하지 아니할 수 있다.”
화장품법 시행규칙 Article 12 item 5 · fetched 2026-10-09Ministry of Food and Drug Safety / National Law Information Center (law.go.kr): 화장품법 시행규칙 (총리령, law 285249 version in force 2026-04-02)(opens in a new tab)

The start date is not stated in the text (date unknown).

Official text, current to 2 Apr 2026. National Law Information Center (law.go.kr) text; 시행일자 2026-04-02.

  • Your role: Manufacturer or Importer

Depends on: economic operator role

In force, start date unknown

In force no later than 2026-04-02 (the date of the version ClaraDB holds); earlier commencement is not stated in the published text.

Gaps

Markets without rules for this category

We have no rules for this category in these markets. That doesn't mean none apply, so a check here says Not covered, never clear.

ClaraDB gives a verdict only for PFAS state laws for cookware and bakeware, California Proposition 65 consumer-product warning check for BPA, BPS, formaldehyde, styrene, antimony trioxide, vinyl acetate, lead and cadmium, California Proposition 65 warning check for candles and ceramicware (lead, cadmium, formaldehyde, acetaldehyde, benzene, naphthalene, carbon monoxide, benzo[a]pyrene), US packaging EPR producer size thresholds (California, Colorado, Maryland, Minnesota, Oregon, Washington) for a brand-owning manufacturer, US lead in children's products and furniture (lead paint and total lead content), US lead in toys and child care articles (lead paint and total lead content), US lead in children's products (other) and bags (lead paint and total lead content), US phthalates in children's toys and child care articles (DEHP, DBP, BBP, DINP, DIBP, DPENP, DHEXP, DCHP) and US children's product certificate and tracking label for children's tableware (AI-checked, quotes verified word for word). Every other answer shows the laws and quotes found without saying whether they apply. Not checked: Consumer electronics (FCC equipment authorization, 47 CFR Parts 2 and 15, energy rules). What ClaraDB has checked

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Market
Coverage
Main sources; no modeled rule is scoped to this category. Not covered: other rules that may apply.
  • Coverage
    Main sources; no modeled rule is scoped to this category. Not covered: other rules that may apply.

Facts

What we need to know about your product

Some rules depend on details of your product. Until you tell us, a check says Needs answers and asks for what's missing.

Show 36 facts
Depends on
Markets
Rules
Whether the listed substance or group is present
EU, GB, JP, KR, US, US-CA, US-CO, US-CT, US-IL, US-MD, US-ME, US-MN, US-NJ, US-RI, US-VT, US-WA
7,475
Number of employees at the seller
US-CA
972
Body area
EU, GB, JP, KR
230
Rinse off
EU, GB, JP, KR, US-CA
221
Economic operator role
EU, GB, KR, US
90
Contains battery
EU, GB, US
39
Sprayable
EU, GB, KR
34
Intended for children under 3
EU, GB, KR
24
Battery category
EU, GB
22
Otc drug claim
US, US-MN
19
Quasi drug or functional claim
JP, KR
13
Net content ml
EU, GB, KR
10
Battery chemistry
US
9
Aerosol dispenser
JP, KR, US
8
Professional use
EU, GB, US
7
Customised cosmetic
KR
7
Rechargeable
US
6
Animal testing conducted
EU, GB, KR
5
Annual gross revenue usd
US-CO, US-MD, US-MN, US-OR, US-WA
5
Contains nanomaterial
EU, GB
2
Intended for children under 12
KR
2
Single use
KR
2
Button or coin cell
US
2
Distance sale to other member state
EU
1
Imported
KR
1
Cattle derived material
US
1
Uses sunscreen term
US
1
Safety substantiated
US
1
Battery removable
US
1
Ca gross sales usd
US-CA
1
Packaging tons co
US-CO
1
Packaging tons md
US-MD
1
Packaging tons mn
US-MN
1
Packaging tonnes or
US-OR
1
Fluorine treated container
US-VT
1
Packaging tons wa
US-WA
1
  • Whether the listed substance or group is present
    Markets
    EU, GB, JP, KR, US, US-CA, US-CO, US-CT, US-IL, US-MD, US-ME, US-MN, US-NJ, US-RI, US-VT, US-WA
    Rules
    7,475
  • Number of employees at the seller
    Markets
    US-CA
    Rules
    972
  • Body area
    Markets
    EU, GB, JP, KR
    Rules
    230
  • Rinse off
    Markets
    EU, GB, JP, KR, US-CA
    Rules
    221
  • Economic operator role
    Markets
    EU, GB, KR, US
    Rules
    90
  • Contains battery
    Markets
    EU, GB, US
    Rules
    39
  • Sprayable
    Markets
    EU, GB, KR
    Rules
    34
  • Intended for children under 3
    Markets
    EU, GB, KR
    Rules
    24
  • Battery category
    Markets
    EU, GB
    Rules
    22
  • Otc drug claim
    Markets
    US, US-MN
    Rules
    19
  • Quasi drug or functional claim
    Markets
    JP, KR
    Rules
    13
  • Net content ml
    Markets
    EU, GB, KR
    Rules
    10
  • Battery chemistry
    Markets
    US
    Rules
    9
  • Aerosol dispenser
    Markets
    JP, KR, US
    Rules
    8
  • Professional use
    Markets
    EU, GB, US
    Rules
    7
  • Customised cosmetic
    Markets
    KR
    Rules
    7
  • Rechargeable
    Markets
    US
    Rules
    6
  • Animal testing conducted
    Markets
    EU, GB, KR
    Rules
    5
  • Annual gross revenue usd
    Markets
    US-CO, US-MD, US-MN, US-OR, US-WA
    Rules
    5
  • Contains nanomaterial
    Markets
    EU, GB
    Rules
    2
  • Intended for children under 12
    Markets
    KR
    Rules
    2
  • Single use
    Markets
    KR
    Rules
    2
  • Button or coin cell
    Markets
    US
    Rules
    2
  • Distance sale to other member state
    Markets
    EU
    Rules
    1
  • Imported
    Markets
    KR
    Rules
    1
  • Cattle derived material
    Markets
    US
    Rules
    1
  • Uses sunscreen term
    Markets
    US
    Rules
    1
  • Safety substantiated
    Markets
    US
    Rules
    1
  • Battery removable
    Markets
    US
    Rules
    1
  • Ca gross sales usd
    Markets
    US-CA
    Rules
    1
  • Packaging tons co
    Markets
    US-CO
    Rules
    1
  • Packaging tons md
    Markets
    US-MD
    Rules
    1
  • Packaging tons mn
    Markets
    US-MN
    Rules
    1
  • Packaging tonnes or
    Markets
    US-OR
    Rules
    1
  • Fluorine treated container
    Markets
    US-VT
    Rules
    1
  • Packaging tons wa
    Markets
    US-WA
    Rules
    1

Changes

Upcoming changes

Rules for this category that start in the next 24 months, or are proposed or on hold.

Show 43 upcoming changes
Requirement
Applies when
Effective
Source
WarningUS-CA
N-Methyl-N-Formylhydrazine (CAS 758-17-8)

Warning required when exposure exceeds the threshold (no NSRL listed for this row)

This product can expose you to N-Methyl-N-Formylhydrazine, which is known to the State of California to cause cancer. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.

Exemptions (1)

No warning is required where the exposure poses no significant risk of cancer (at or below the NSRL).

a warning is not required if the business causing the exposure can demonstrate that the exposure occurs at a level that poses “no significant risk
Appendix A (summary), Exposures that pose no significant risk of cancer (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-08California OAG / OEHHA: 27 CCR 27001(opens in a new tab)

Official text, current to 31 Jul 2026. OEHHA's own Prop 65 list (XLSX), list dated July 31, 2026.

  • Seller has 10 or more employees
  • Your business has 10 or more employees and the product knowingly and intentionally exposes someone in California to this chemical

Depends on: number of employees at the seller

Takes effect 8 Dec 2026

Applies to products sold on or after 8 Dec 2026

Listed 2025-12-08 (cancer). Grace period: "Proposition 65 warning requirements do not apply until 12 months after the chemical has been listed" (Appendix A); listing date plus 12 months.

Chemical
N-Methyl-N-Formylhydrazine
Type of toxicity
cancer
Listed by
the State's Qualified Experts (SQE)
CAS No.
758-17-8
Date listed
8 Dec 2025

Prop 65 list row: N-Methyl-N-Formylhydrazine · fetched 2026-10-08

California OEHHA: 27 CCR 27001(opens in a new tab)
WarningUS-CA
Bisphenol S (BPS) (CAS 80-09-1)

Warning required when exposure exceeds the threshold (no MADL listed for this row)

This product can expose you to Bisphenol S (BPS), which is known to the State of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.

Exemptions (1)

No warning is required for a reproductive toxicant where the exposure will produce no observable effect at 1,000 times the level in question (at or below the MADL).

“a warning is not required if the business causing the exposure can demonstrate that the exposure will produce no observable effect, even at 1,000 times the level in question.”
Appendix A (summary), Exposures that will produce no observable reproductive effect (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-08California OAG / OEHHA: 27 CCR 27001(opens in a new tab)

Official text, current to 31 Jul 2026. OEHHA's own Prop 65 list (XLSX), list dated July 31, 2026.

  • Seller has 10 or more employees
  • Your business has 10 or more employees and the product knowingly and intentionally exposes someone in California to this chemical

Depends on: number of employees at the seller

Takes effect 8 Dec 2026

Applies to products sold on or after 8 Dec 2026

Listed 2025-12-08 (developmental). Grace period: "Proposition 65 warning requirements do not apply until 12 months after the chemical has been listed" (Appendix A); listing date plus 12 months.

Chemical
Bisphenol S (BPS)
Type of toxicity
developmental toxicity
Listed by
the State's Qualified Experts (SQE)
CAS No.
80-09-1
Date listed
8 Dec 2025

Prop 65 list row: Bisphenol S (BPS) · fetched 2026-10-08

California OEHHA: 27 CCR 27001(opens in a new tab)
WarningUS-CA
Tacrolimus (CAS 104987-11-3)

Warning required when exposure exceeds the threshold (no NSRL listed for this row)

This product can expose you to Tacrolimus, which is known to the State of California to cause cancer. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.

Exemptions (1)

No warning is required where the exposure poses no significant risk of cancer (at or below the NSRL).

a warning is not required if the business causing the exposure can demonstrate that the exposure occurs at a level that poses “no significant risk
Appendix A (summary), Exposures that pose no significant risk of cancer (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-08California OAG / OEHHA: 27 CCR 27001(opens in a new tab)

Official text, current to 31 Jul 2026. OEHHA's own Prop 65 list (XLSX), list dated July 31, 2026.

  • Seller has 10 or more employees
  • Your business has 10 or more employees and the product knowingly and intentionally exposes someone in California to this chemical

Depends on: number of employees at the seller

Takes effect 17 Jul 2027

Applies to products sold on or after 17 Jul 2027

Listed 2026-07-17 (cancer). Grace period: "Proposition 65 warning requirements do not apply until 12 months after the chemical has been listed" (Appendix A); listing date plus 12 months.

Chemical
Tacrolimus
Type of toxicity
cancer
Listed by
the Labor Code (LC)
CAS No.
104987-11-3
Date listed
17 Jul 2026

Prop 65 list row: Tacrolimus · fetched 2026-10-08

California OEHHA: 27 CCR 27001(opens in a new tab)
WarningUS-CA
Hydrochlorothiazide

Warning required when exposure exceeds the threshold (no NSRL listed for this row)

This product can expose you to Hydrochlorothiazide, which is known to the State of California to cause cancer. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.

Exemptions (1)

No warning is required where the exposure poses no significant risk of cancer (at or below the NSRL).

a warning is not required if the business causing the exposure can demonstrate that the exposure occurs at a level that poses “no significant risk
Appendix A (summary), Exposures that pose no significant risk of cancer (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-08California OAG / OEHHA: 27 CCR 27001(opens in a new tab)

Official text, current to 31 Jul 2026. OEHHA's own Prop 65 list (XLSX), list dated July 31, 2026.

  • Seller has 10 or more employees
  • Your business has 10 or more employees and the product knowingly and intentionally exposes someone in California to this chemical

Depends on: number of employees at the seller

Takes effect 17 Jul 2027

Applies to products sold on or after 17 Jul 2027

Listed 2026-07-17 (cancer). Grace period: "Proposition 65 warning requirements do not apply until 12 months after the chemical has been listed" (Appendix A); listing date plus 12 months.

Chemical
Hydrochlorothiazide
Type of toxicity
cancer
Listed by
the Labor Code (LC)
CAS No.
58-93-5; 125727-50-6; 8049-49-8
Date listed
17 Jul 2026

Prop 65 list row: Hydrochlorothiazide · fetched 2026-10-08

California OEHHA: 27 CCR 27001(opens in a new tab)
WarningUS-CA
Voriconazole

Warning required when exposure exceeds the threshold (no NSRL listed for this row)

This product can expose you to Voriconazole, which is known to the State of California to cause cancer. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.

Exemptions (1)

No warning is required where the exposure poses no significant risk of cancer (at or below the NSRL).

a warning is not required if the business causing the exposure can demonstrate that the exposure occurs at a level that poses “no significant risk
Appendix A (summary), Exposures that pose no significant risk of cancer (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-08California OAG / OEHHA: 27 CCR 27001(opens in a new tab)

Official text, current to 31 Jul 2026. OEHHA's own Prop 65 list (XLSX), list dated July 31, 2026.

  • Seller has 10 or more employees
  • Your business has 10 or more employees and the product knowingly and intentionally exposes someone in California to this chemical

Depends on: number of employees at the seller

Takes effect 17 Jul 2027

Applies to products sold on or after 17 Jul 2027

Listed 2026-07-17 (cancer). Grace period: "Proposition 65 warning requirements do not apply until 12 months after the chemical has been listed" (Appendix A); listing date plus 12 months.

Chemical
Voriconazole
Type of toxicity
cancer
Listed by
the Labor Code (LC)
CAS No.
137234-62-9; 188416-29-7; 173967-54-9
Date listed
17 Jul 2026

Prop 65 list row: Voriconazole · fetched 2026-10-08

California OEHHA: 27 CCR 27001(opens in a new tab)
WarningUS-CA
Welding Fumes

Warning required when exposure exceeds the threshold (no NSRL listed for this row)

This product can expose you to Welding Fumes, which is known to the State of California to cause cancer. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.

Exemptions (1)

No warning is required where the exposure poses no significant risk of cancer (at or below the NSRL).

a warning is not required if the business causing the exposure can demonstrate that the exposure occurs at a level that poses “no significant risk
Appendix A (summary), Exposures that pose no significant risk of cancer (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-08California OAG / OEHHA: 27 CCR 27001(opens in a new tab)

Official text, current to 31 Jul 2026. OEHHA's own Prop 65 list (XLSX), list dated July 31, 2026.

  • Seller has 10 or more employees
  • Your business has 10 or more employees and the product knowingly and intentionally exposes someone in California to this chemical

Depends on: number of employees at the seller

Takes effect 17 Jul 2027

Applies to products sold on or after 17 Jul 2027

Listed 2026-07-17 (cancer). Grace period: "Proposition 65 warning requirements do not apply until 12 months after the chemical has been listed" (Appendix A); listing date plus 12 months.

Chemical
Welding Fumes
Type of toxicity
cancer
Listed by
the Labor Code (LC)
CAS No.
none given
Date listed
17 Jul 2026

Prop 65 list row: Welding Fumes · fetched 2026-10-08

California OEHHA: 27 CCR 27001(opens in a new tab)
BanEU
Triphenyl Phosphate (CAS 115-86-6)

Banned

Consolidated text (not the authentic legal edition), current to 18 May 2026. EUR-Lex consolidated text: a documentation tool without legal effect; the acts published in the Official Journal are authentic. Consolidated version CELEX 02009R1223-20260518 from the Publications Office, the latest when read.

Every product in the category

Takes effect 1 Jan 2027

Applies to products placed on the market on or after 1 Jan 2027

Row footnote: products containing the substance shall not be placed on the Union market from 2027-01-01 and not be made available from 2028-07-01. The row-level date is read from the annex footnote (EU).

From the consolidated text: Triphenyl Phosphate (13) · 115-86-6 · 204-112-2

LimitEU
Benzyl Salicylate (2-hydroxybenzoic acid phenylmethyl ester; CAS 118-58-1)

Limit 0.7 % (content basis)

In the finished (ready for use) cosmetic product. Maximum concentration cell: (f) 0,7 %. Field of application: (f) Body lotion.

Consolidated text (not the authentic legal edition), current to 18 May 2026. EUR-Lex consolidated text: a documentation tool without legal effect; the acts published in the Official Journal are authentic. Consolidated version CELEX 02009R1223-20260518 from the Publications Office, the latest when read.

  • Applied to: Body

Depends on: body area

Takes effect 1 Jan 2027

Applies to products placed on the market on or after 1 Jan 2027

Row footnote: products containing the substance shall not be placed on the Union market from 2027-01-01 and not be made available from 2028-07-01. The row-level date is read from the annex footnote (EU).

From the consolidated text: (f) Body lotion · (f) 0,7 %

Limit x 11EU

11 rules from Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 on cosmetic products, Annexes II-VI (consolidated)

Limit 0.2 % (content basis)

Show targets (11 of 11)

Every product in the category

1 Jan 2027

Each rule has its own date; open a target.

Example: Benzyl Salicylate (2-hydroxybenzoic acid phenylmethyl ester; CAS 118-58-1)

From the consolidated text: (g) Face make-up and make-up remover products · (g) 0,2 %

LimitEU
Benzyl Salicylate (2-hydroxybenzoic acid phenylmethyl ester; CAS 118-58-1)

Limit 0.004 % (content basis)

In the finished (ready for use) cosmetic product. Maximum concentration cell: (h) 0,004 %. Field of application: (h) Oral products.

Consolidated text (not the authentic legal edition), current to 18 May 2026. EUR-Lex consolidated text: a documentation tool without legal effect; the acts published in the Official Journal are authentic. Consolidated version CELEX 02009R1223-20260518 from the Publications Office, the latest when read.

  • Applied to: Mouth or Teeth and gums

Depends on: body area

Takes effect 1 Jan 2027

Applies to products placed on the market on or after 1 Jan 2027

Row footnote: products containing the substance shall not be placed on the Union market from 2027-01-01 and not be made available from 2028-07-01. The row-level date is read from the annex footnote (EU).

From the consolidated text: (h) Oral products · (h) 0,004 %

  • WarningUS-CA
    N-Methyl-N-Formylhydrazine (CAS 758-17-8)

    Warning required when exposure exceeds the threshold (no NSRL listed for this row)

    This product can expose you to N-Methyl-N-Formylhydrazine, which is known to the State of California to cause cancer. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.

    Exemptions (1)

    No warning is required where the exposure poses no significant risk of cancer (at or below the NSRL).

    a warning is not required if the business causing the exposure can demonstrate that the exposure occurs at a level that poses “no significant risk
    Appendix A (summary), Exposures that pose no significant risk of cancer (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-08California OAG / OEHHA: 27 CCR 27001(opens in a new tab)

    Official text, current to 31 Jul 2026. OEHHA's own Prop 65 list (XLSX), list dated July 31, 2026.

    Applies when
    • Seller has 10 or more employees
    • Your business has 10 or more employees and the product knowingly and intentionally exposes someone in California to this chemical

    Depends on: number of employees at the seller

    Effective

    Takes effect 8 Dec 2026

    Applies to products sold on or after 8 Dec 2026

    Listed 2025-12-08 (cancer). Grace period: "Proposition 65 warning requirements do not apply until 12 months after the chemical has been listed" (Appendix A); listing date plus 12 months.

    Source
    Chemical
    N-Methyl-N-Formylhydrazine
    Type of toxicity
    cancer
    Listed by
    the State's Qualified Experts (SQE)
    CAS No.
    758-17-8
    Date listed
    8 Dec 2025

    Prop 65 list row: N-Methyl-N-Formylhydrazine · fetched 2026-10-08

    California OEHHA: 27 CCR 27001(opens in a new tab)
  • WarningUS-CA
    Bisphenol S (BPS) (CAS 80-09-1)

    Warning required when exposure exceeds the threshold (no MADL listed for this row)

    This product can expose you to Bisphenol S (BPS), which is known to the State of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.

    Exemptions (1)

    No warning is required for a reproductive toxicant where the exposure will produce no observable effect at 1,000 times the level in question (at or below the MADL).

    “a warning is not required if the business causing the exposure can demonstrate that the exposure will produce no observable effect, even at 1,000 times the level in question.”
    Appendix A (summary), Exposures that will produce no observable reproductive effect (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-08California OAG / OEHHA: 27 CCR 27001(opens in a new tab)

    Official text, current to 31 Jul 2026. OEHHA's own Prop 65 list (XLSX), list dated July 31, 2026.

    Applies when
    • Seller has 10 or more employees
    • Your business has 10 or more employees and the product knowingly and intentionally exposes someone in California to this chemical

    Depends on: number of employees at the seller

    Effective

    Takes effect 8 Dec 2026

    Applies to products sold on or after 8 Dec 2026

    Listed 2025-12-08 (developmental). Grace period: "Proposition 65 warning requirements do not apply until 12 months after the chemical has been listed" (Appendix A); listing date plus 12 months.

    Source
    Chemical
    Bisphenol S (BPS)
    Type of toxicity
    developmental toxicity
    Listed by
    the State's Qualified Experts (SQE)
    CAS No.
    80-09-1
    Date listed
    8 Dec 2025

    Prop 65 list row: Bisphenol S (BPS) · fetched 2026-10-08

    California OEHHA: 27 CCR 27001(opens in a new tab)
  • WarningUS-CA
    Tacrolimus (CAS 104987-11-3)

    Warning required when exposure exceeds the threshold (no NSRL listed for this row)

    This product can expose you to Tacrolimus, which is known to the State of California to cause cancer. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.

    Exemptions (1)

    No warning is required where the exposure poses no significant risk of cancer (at or below the NSRL).

    a warning is not required if the business causing the exposure can demonstrate that the exposure occurs at a level that poses “no significant risk
    Appendix A (summary), Exposures that pose no significant risk of cancer (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-08California OAG / OEHHA: 27 CCR 27001(opens in a new tab)

    Official text, current to 31 Jul 2026. OEHHA's own Prop 65 list (XLSX), list dated July 31, 2026.

    Applies when
    • Seller has 10 or more employees
    • Your business has 10 or more employees and the product knowingly and intentionally exposes someone in California to this chemical

    Depends on: number of employees at the seller

    Effective

    Takes effect 17 Jul 2027

    Applies to products sold on or after 17 Jul 2027

    Listed 2026-07-17 (cancer). Grace period: "Proposition 65 warning requirements do not apply until 12 months after the chemical has been listed" (Appendix A); listing date plus 12 months.

    Source
    Chemical
    Tacrolimus
    Type of toxicity
    cancer
    Listed by
    the Labor Code (LC)
    CAS No.
    104987-11-3
    Date listed
    17 Jul 2026

    Prop 65 list row: Tacrolimus · fetched 2026-10-08

    California OEHHA: 27 CCR 27001(opens in a new tab)
  • WarningUS-CA
    Hydrochlorothiazide

    Warning required when exposure exceeds the threshold (no NSRL listed for this row)

    This product can expose you to Hydrochlorothiazide, which is known to the State of California to cause cancer. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.

    Exemptions (1)

    No warning is required where the exposure poses no significant risk of cancer (at or below the NSRL).

    a warning is not required if the business causing the exposure can demonstrate that the exposure occurs at a level that poses “no significant risk
    Appendix A (summary), Exposures that pose no significant risk of cancer (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-08California OAG / OEHHA: 27 CCR 27001(opens in a new tab)

    Official text, current to 31 Jul 2026. OEHHA's own Prop 65 list (XLSX), list dated July 31, 2026.

    Applies when
    • Seller has 10 or more employees
    • Your business has 10 or more employees and the product knowingly and intentionally exposes someone in California to this chemical

    Depends on: number of employees at the seller

    Effective

    Takes effect 17 Jul 2027

    Applies to products sold on or after 17 Jul 2027

    Listed 2026-07-17 (cancer). Grace period: "Proposition 65 warning requirements do not apply until 12 months after the chemical has been listed" (Appendix A); listing date plus 12 months.

    Source
    Chemical
    Hydrochlorothiazide
    Type of toxicity
    cancer
    Listed by
    the Labor Code (LC)
    CAS No.
    58-93-5; 125727-50-6; 8049-49-8
    Date listed
    17 Jul 2026

    Prop 65 list row: Hydrochlorothiazide · fetched 2026-10-08

    California OEHHA: 27 CCR 27001(opens in a new tab)
  • WarningUS-CA
    Voriconazole

    Warning required when exposure exceeds the threshold (no NSRL listed for this row)

    This product can expose you to Voriconazole, which is known to the State of California to cause cancer. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.

    Exemptions (1)

    No warning is required where the exposure poses no significant risk of cancer (at or below the NSRL).

    a warning is not required if the business causing the exposure can demonstrate that the exposure occurs at a level that poses “no significant risk
    Appendix A (summary), Exposures that pose no significant risk of cancer (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-08California OAG / OEHHA: 27 CCR 27001(opens in a new tab)

    Official text, current to 31 Jul 2026. OEHHA's own Prop 65 list (XLSX), list dated July 31, 2026.

    Applies when
    • Seller has 10 or more employees
    • Your business has 10 or more employees and the product knowingly and intentionally exposes someone in California to this chemical

    Depends on: number of employees at the seller

    Effective

    Takes effect 17 Jul 2027

    Applies to products sold on or after 17 Jul 2027

    Listed 2026-07-17 (cancer). Grace period: "Proposition 65 warning requirements do not apply until 12 months after the chemical has been listed" (Appendix A); listing date plus 12 months.

    Source
    Chemical
    Voriconazole
    Type of toxicity
    cancer
    Listed by
    the Labor Code (LC)
    CAS No.
    137234-62-9; 188416-29-7; 173967-54-9
    Date listed
    17 Jul 2026

    Prop 65 list row: Voriconazole · fetched 2026-10-08

    California OEHHA: 27 CCR 27001(opens in a new tab)
  • WarningUS-CA
    Welding Fumes

    Warning required when exposure exceeds the threshold (no NSRL listed for this row)

    This product can expose you to Welding Fumes, which is known to the State of California to cause cancer. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.

    Exemptions (1)

    No warning is required where the exposure poses no significant risk of cancer (at or below the NSRL).

    a warning is not required if the business causing the exposure can demonstrate that the exposure occurs at a level that poses “no significant risk
    Appendix A (summary), Exposures that pose no significant risk of cancer (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-08California OAG / OEHHA: 27 CCR 27001(opens in a new tab)

    Official text, current to 31 Jul 2026. OEHHA's own Prop 65 list (XLSX), list dated July 31, 2026.

    Applies when
    • Seller has 10 or more employees
    • Your business has 10 or more employees and the product knowingly and intentionally exposes someone in California to this chemical

    Depends on: number of employees at the seller

    Effective

    Takes effect 17 Jul 2027

    Applies to products sold on or after 17 Jul 2027

    Listed 2026-07-17 (cancer). Grace period: "Proposition 65 warning requirements do not apply until 12 months after the chemical has been listed" (Appendix A); listing date plus 12 months.

    Source
    Chemical
    Welding Fumes
    Type of toxicity
    cancer
    Listed by
    the Labor Code (LC)
    CAS No.
    none given
    Date listed
    17 Jul 2026

    Prop 65 list row: Welding Fumes · fetched 2026-10-08

    California OEHHA: 27 CCR 27001(opens in a new tab)
  • BanEU
    Triphenyl Phosphate (CAS 115-86-6)

    Banned

    Consolidated text (not the authentic legal edition), current to 18 May 2026. EUR-Lex consolidated text: a documentation tool without legal effect; the acts published in the Official Journal are authentic. Consolidated version CELEX 02009R1223-20260518 from the Publications Office, the latest when read.

    Applies when

    Every product in the category

    Effective

    Takes effect 1 Jan 2027

    Applies to products placed on the market on or after 1 Jan 2027

    Row footnote: products containing the substance shall not be placed on the Union market from 2027-01-01 and not be made available from 2028-07-01. The row-level date is read from the annex footnote (EU).

    Source

    From the consolidated text: Triphenyl Phosphate (13) · 115-86-6 · 204-112-2

  • LimitEU
    Benzyl Salicylate (2-hydroxybenzoic acid phenylmethyl ester; CAS 118-58-1)

    Limit 0.7 % (content basis)

    In the finished (ready for use) cosmetic product. Maximum concentration cell: (f) 0,7 %. Field of application: (f) Body lotion.

    Consolidated text (not the authentic legal edition), current to 18 May 2026. EUR-Lex consolidated text: a documentation tool without legal effect; the acts published in the Official Journal are authentic. Consolidated version CELEX 02009R1223-20260518 from the Publications Office, the latest when read.

    Applies when
    • Applied to: Body

    Depends on: body area

    Effective

    Takes effect 1 Jan 2027

    Applies to products placed on the market on or after 1 Jan 2027

    Row footnote: products containing the substance shall not be placed on the Union market from 2027-01-01 and not be made available from 2028-07-01. The row-level date is read from the annex footnote (EU).

    Source

    From the consolidated text: (f) Body lotion · (f) 0,7 %

  • Limit x 11EU

    11 rules from Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 on cosmetic products, Annexes II-VI (consolidated)

    Limit 0.2 % (content basis)

    Show targets (11 of 11)
    Applies when

    Every product in the category

    Effective

    1 Jan 2027

    Each rule has its own date; open a target.

    Source

    Example: Benzyl Salicylate (2-hydroxybenzoic acid phenylmethyl ester; CAS 118-58-1)

    From the consolidated text: (g) Face make-up and make-up remover products · (g) 0,2 %

  • LimitEU
    Benzyl Salicylate (2-hydroxybenzoic acid phenylmethyl ester; CAS 118-58-1)

    Limit 0.004 % (content basis)

    In the finished (ready for use) cosmetic product. Maximum concentration cell: (h) 0,004 %. Field of application: (h) Oral products.

    Consolidated text (not the authentic legal edition), current to 18 May 2026. EUR-Lex consolidated text: a documentation tool without legal effect; the acts published in the Official Journal are authentic. Consolidated version CELEX 02009R1223-20260518 from the Publications Office, the latest when read.

    Applies when
    • Applied to: Mouth or Teeth and gums

    Depends on: body area

    Effective

    Takes effect 1 Jan 2027

    Applies to products placed on the market on or after 1 Jan 2027

    Row footnote: products containing the substance shall not be placed on the Union market from 2027-01-01 and not be made available from 2028-07-01. The row-level date is read from the annex footnote (EU).

    Source

    From the consolidated text: (h) Oral products · (h) 0,004 %

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  • Cosmetics and personal care

    Cosmetic products as defined in EU Reg. 1223/2009 Art. 2, FD&C Act sec. 201(i), the Korean Cosmetics Act and the Japanese PMD Act: substances or mixtures for external parts of the body, teeth or mucous membranes of the mouth, to clean, perfume, change appearance, protect, keep in good condition or correct body odours. Tattoo inks, drugs, devices and quasi-drug claims (JP/KR functional claims, US OTC drug claims) are flagged with attributes or claims, not separate roots.

  • Perfume and body sprays

    Perfume, eau de toilette, cologne and body mist; fragrance-allergen labelling and alcohol-based sprays.

  • Skin care

    Face and body skin products, sun protection and exfoliants.

  • Hair care and colour

    Shampoos, styling, waving, straightening and hair dyes.

  • Nail products

    Nail polish, care and artificial nail systems.

  • Make-up

    Colour cosmetics for face, eyes, lips and lashes.

  • Deodorants and antiperspirants

    Underarm products.

  • Oral care

    Toothpaste, mouthwash and tooth whitening.

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