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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

Home and kitchen goodsMain sourcesfrom 27 Mar 20262 areas read · 4 not read yet
Sources read
  • standards and specifications for utensils
  • containers and packaging (MFDS notice 2026-24)
Not read yet
  • earlier notice versions (before 2026-03-27)
  • KC safety certification for children's products and electrical goods
  • Consumer Chemical Products Act
  • labelling under the Food Sanitation Act
Cosmetics and personal careMain sourcesfrom 8 Oct 20264 areas read · 6 not read yet
Sources read
  • 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 read yet
  • 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
Packaged food and beveragesMain sourcesfrom 8 Oct 20264 areas read · 8 not read yet

Korean import food law as in force on 8 Oct 2026; food labelling is not covered before 2028-01-01.

Sources read
  • 식품등의 표시기준 (MFDS notice 2025-60 in force until 2027-12-31; notice 2026-37 from 2028-01-01)
  • 식품첨가물의 기준 및 규격 and 식품의 기준 및 규격 (MFDS notices 2026-50 and 2026-55, contaminant and additive limits where in the notice body)
  • 수입식품안전관리 특별법 (importer business registration, import declaration)
  • 식품위생법 labelling articles
Not read yet
  • the notice body of 식품의 기준 및 규격 and 식품첨가물의 기준 및 규격 is an attached file (별표) not returned by the law API
  • 건강기능식품
  • 영유아식
  • 축산물 rules (축산물 위생관리법)
  • 표시광고 rules (식품등의 부당한 표시 또는 광고의 내용 기준)
  • 유전자변형식품등의 표시기준
  • 어린이 기호식품 rules
  • 소비기한 설정기준
Consumer electronics and small appliancesMain sourcesfrom 24 Mar 20263 areas read · 4 not read yet
Sources read
  • 전기용품 및 생활용품 안전관리법 KC certification (안전인증, 안전확인, 공급자적합성확인) and KC mark
  • 전파법 적합성평가 for broadcasting and communications equipment
  • 전기ㆍ전자제품 및 자동차의 자원순환에 관한 법률 for EEE
Not read yet
  • KC technical standards (KC 60335 series attachments)
  • 에너지이용 합리화법 efficiency label
  • product list tiers in 시행규칙 annexes (partial)
  • 전자파적합성 EMC notice details
Batteries, e-bikes and power banksMain sourcesfrom 20 Aug 20263 areas read · 4 not read yet
Sources read
  • 전기용품 및 생활용품 안전관리법 act, decree, rule (annex references to 리튬이차전지) and 안전확인대상생활용품 안전기준 (annex 72 전동보드 and battery rules)
  • 자원의 절약과 재활용촉진에 관한 법률 and decree and rule (EPR for 1차/2차전지, marking)
  • 자전거 이용 활성화에 관한 법률 and 도로교통법 (전기자전거, 개인형 이동장치)
Not read yet
  • KC 62133-2 (K 62133) lithium secondary battery safety standard (notice has no body text, attachment only)
  • 전기용품 안전기준 notices for chargers and the 안전확인대상 전기용품 designation notice
  • 도로교통법 시행령 and 시행규칙, 자전거 이용 활성화에 관한 법률 시행령 and 시행규칙
  • 재활용부과금 (제19조), 분담금 amounts, 의무이행계획서, 법 제10조/제19조 sale ban, 안전기준준수, 공급자적합성확인 and the KC 62133 test content are not covered

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Cosmetics Act화장품법38 rulesIn force from: 4 Feb 2017Industries: Cosmetics
Requirement
Applies when
Effective
Source
Label

Mandatory label element on outer and primary packaging: Batch number (제조번호)

Label required

Batch number (제조번호)

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

Official text, current to 8 Oct 2026. National Law Information Center (law.go.kr) text; 시행일자 2026-10-08.

  • Net content more than 10 mL

Depends on: net content ml

In force, start date unknown

In force no later than 2026-10-08 (the date of the version ClaraDB holds); earlier commencement is not stated in the published text.

Label

Mandatory label element on outer and primary packaging: Net content by volume or weight (내용물의 용량 또는 중량)

Label required

Net content by volume or weight (내용물의 용량 또는 중량)

Exemptions (1)

Packs of 10 mL/10 g or less: only the name, seller name, price, batch number and expiry/PAO are required

“내용량이 10밀리리터 이하 또는 10그램 이하인 화장품(소비자가 사용할 때 특별한 주의가 필요하다고 식품의약품안전처장이 정하여 고시하는 화장품은 제외한다)의 포장”
화장품법 시행규칙 Article 19(1) item 1 · fetched 2026-10-09Ministry of Food and Drug Safety / National Law Information Center (law.go.kr): 화장품법 (법률 제285353호 version in force 2026-10-08)(opens in a new tab)

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

Official text, current to 8 Oct 2026. National Law Information Center (law.go.kr) text; 시행일자 2026-10-08.

  • Net content more than 10 mL

Depends on: net content ml

In force, start date unknown

In force no later than 2026-10-08 (the date of the version ClaraDB holds); earlier commencement is not stated in the published text.

Label

Mandatory label element on outer and primary packaging: Expiry date or period after opening (사용기한 또는 개봉 후 사용기간); manufacture date also if period after opening is given

Label required

Expiry date or period after opening (사용기한 또는 개봉 후 사용기간); manufacture date also if period after opening is given

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

Official text, current to 8 Oct 2026. National Law Information Center (law.go.kr) text; 시행일자 2026-10-08.

  • Net content more than 10 mL

Depends on: net content ml

In force, start date unknown

In force no later than 2026-10-08 (the date of the version ClaraDB holds); earlier commencement is not stated in the published text.

Label

Mandatory label element on outer and primary packaging: All ingredients used in manufacture (모든 성분)

Label required

All ingredients used in manufacture (모든 성분)

Exemptions (2)

Packs of 10 mL/10 g or less: only the name, seller name, price, batch number and expiry/PAO are required

“내용량이 10밀리리터 이하 또는 10그램 이하인 화장품(소비자가 사용할 때 특별한 주의가 필요하다고 식품의약품안전처장이 정하여 고시하는 화장품은 제외한다)의 포장”
화장품법 시행규칙 Article 19(1) item 1 · fetched 2026-10-09Ministry of Food and Drug Safety / National Law Information Center (law.go.kr): 화장품법 (법률 제285353호 version in force 2026-10-08)(opens in a new tab)

Ingredients present only below the effect level as stabilisers or preservatives, or removed during manufacture, may be omitted

“안정화제, 보존제 등 원료 자체에 들어 있는 부수 성분으로서 그 효과가 나타나게 하는 양보다 적은 양이 들어 있는 성분”
화장품법 시행규칙 Article 19(2) item 2 · fetched 2026-10-09Ministry of Food and Drug Safety / National Law Information Center (law.go.kr): 화장품법 (법률 제285353호 version in force 2026-10-08)(opens in a new tab)

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

Official text, current to 8 Oct 2026. National Law Information Center (law.go.kr) text; 시행일자 2026-10-08.

  • Net content more than 10 mL

Depends on: net content ml

In force, start date unknown

In force no later than 2026-10-08 (the date of the version ClaraDB holds); earlier commencement is not stated in the published text.

“3. 해당 화장품 제조에 사용된 모든 성분(인체에 무해한 소량 함유 성분 등 총리령으로 정하는 성분은 제외한다)”
Article 10(1)3. · fetched 2026-10-09Ministry of Food and Drug Safety / National Law Information Center (law.go.kr): 화장품법 (법률 제285353호 version in force 2026-10-08)(opens in a new tab)
Label

Mandatory label element on outer and primary packaging: Name of the cosmetic (화장품의 명칭)

Label required

Name of the cosmetic (화장품의 명칭)

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

Official text, current to 8 Oct 2026. National Law Information Center (law.go.kr) text; 시행일자 2026-10-08.

  • Net content more than 10 mL

Depends on: net content ml

In force, start date unknown

In force no later than 2026-10-08 (the date of the version ClaraDB holds); earlier commencement is not stated in the published text.

Label

Mandatory label element on outer and primary packaging: Business operator name and address (영업자의 상호 및 주소)

Label required

Business operator name and address (영업자의 상호 및 주소)

Exemptions (1)

Packs of 10 mL/10 g or less: the seller's name (but not the address) is required, with name, price, batch number and expiry/PAO

“내용량이 10밀리리터 이하 또는 10그램 이하인 화장품(소비자가 사용할 때 특별한 주의가 필요하다고 식품의약품안전처장이 정하여 고시하는 화장품은 제외한다)의 포장”
화장품법 시행규칙 Article 19(1) item 1 · fetched 2026-10-09Ministry of Food and Drug Safety / National Law Information Center (law.go.kr): 화장품법 (법률 제285353호 version in force 2026-10-08)(opens in a new tab)

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

Official text, current to 8 Oct 2026. National Law Information Center (law.go.kr) text; 시행일자 2026-10-08.

  • Net content more than 10 mL

Depends on: net content ml

In force, start date unknown

In force no later than 2026-10-08 (the date of the version ClaraDB holds); earlier commencement is not stated in the published text.

Label

Mandatory label element on outer and primary packaging: Precautions for use (사용할 때의 주의사항)

Label required

Precautions for use (사용할 때의 주의사항)

Exemptions (1)

Packs of 10 mL/10 g or less: only the name, seller name, price, batch number and expiry/PAO are required

“내용량이 10밀리리터 이하 또는 10그램 이하인 화장품(소비자가 사용할 때 특별한 주의가 필요하다고 식품의약품안전처장이 정하여 고시하는 화장품은 제외한다)의 포장”
화장품법 시행규칙 Article 19(1) item 1 · fetched 2026-10-09Ministry of Food and Drug Safety / National Law Information Center (law.go.kr): 화장품법 (법률 제285353호 version in force 2026-10-08)(opens in a new tab)

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

Official text, current to 8 Oct 2026. National Law Information Center (law.go.kr) text; 시행일자 2026-10-08.

  • Net content more than 10 mL

Depends on: net content ml

In force, start date unknown

In force no later than 2026-10-08 (the date of the version ClaraDB holds); earlier commencement is not stated in the published text.

Label

Label statements in readable Korean (Hangul)

Label required

Required statements in easy-to-read Hangul (Chinese characters or foreign language may be added)

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

Official text, current to 8 Oct 2026. National Law Information Center (law.go.kr) text; 시행일자 2026-10-08.

Every product in the category

In force, start date unknown

In force no later than 2026-10-08 (the date of the version ClaraDB holds); earlier commencement is not stated in the published text.

“읽기 쉽고 이해하기 쉬운 한글로 정확히 기재ㆍ표시하여야 하되, 한자 또는 외국어를 함께 기재할 수 있다.”
화장품법 Article 12 · fetched 2026-10-09Ministry of Food and Drug Safety / National Law Information Center (law.go.kr): 화장품법(opens in a new tab)
Label

Mandatory label element on outer and primary packaging: Price (가격)

Label required

Price (가격)

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

Official text, current to 8 Oct 2026. National Law Information Center (law.go.kr) text; 시행일자 2026-10-08.

Every product in the category

In force, start date unknown

In force no later than 2026-10-08 (the date of the version ClaraDB holds); earlier commencement is not stated in the published text.

소비자에게 화장품을 직접 판매하는 자(이하 "판매자"라 한다)가 판매하려는 가격을 표시하여야 한다
Article 11(1) · fetched 2026-10-09Ministry of Food and Drug Safety / National Law Information Center (law.go.kr): 화장품법 (법률 제285353호 version in force 2026-10-08)(opens in a new tab)
Label

Mandatory label element on outer and primary packaging: Name, operator name, batch number and expiry/PAO on the primary pack of a primary+secondary pack

Label required

Name, operator name, batch number and expiry/PAO on the primary pack of a primary+secondary pack

Exemptions (1)

Solid soap that consumers use after removing the primary pack is exempt (the exempt product is 화장비누)

"고형비누 등 총리령으로 정하는 화장품"이란 화장비누를 말한다.
화장품법 시행규칙 Article 19(6) · fetched 2026-10-09Ministry of Food and Drug Safety / National Law Information Center (law.go.kr): 화장품법 (법률 제285353호 version in force 2026-10-08)(opens in a new tab)

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

Official text, current to 8 Oct 2026. National Law Information Center (law.go.kr) text; 시행일자 2026-10-08.

Every product in the category

In force, start date unknown

In force no later than 2026-10-08 (the date of the version ClaraDB holds); earlier commencement is not stated in the published text.

“1. 화장품의 명칭 2. 영업자의 상호 3. 제조번호 4. 사용기한 또는 개봉 후 사용기간”
Article 10(2) · fetched 2026-10-09Ministry of Food and Drug Safety / National Law Information Center (law.go.kr): 화장품법 (법률 제285353호 version in force 2026-10-08)(opens in a new tab)
Conformity

Recall of harmful cosmetics

Must meet the conditions of 제5조의2제1항: recall, or take the measures needed for recall, of a harmful cosmetic known to be in circulation

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

Official text, current to 8 Oct 2026. National Law Information Center (law.go.kr) text; 시행일자 2026-10-08.

  • Your role: Manufacturer or Importer

Depends on: economic operator role

In force, start date unknown

In force no later than 2026-10-08 (the date of the version ClaraDB holds); earlier commencement is not stated in the published text.

“지체 없이 해당 화장품을 회수하거나 회수하는 데에 필요한 조치를 하여야 한다”
Article 5-2(1) · fetched 2026-10-09Ministry of Food and Drug Safety / National Law Information Center (law.go.kr): 화장품법 (법률 제285353호 version in force 2026-10-08)(opens in a new tab)
Declaration

Registered seller appoints a 책임판매관리자

Declaration required

책임판매관리자 (responsible sales manager) appointed and quality/post-market safety management standards met

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

Official text, current to 8 Oct 2026. National Law Information Center (law.go.kr) text; 시행일자 2026-10-08.

  • Your role: Manufacturer or Importer

Depends on: economic operator role

In force, start date unknown

In force no later than 2026-10-08 (the date of the version ClaraDB holds); earlier commencement is not stated in the published text.

이를 관리할 수 있는 관리자(이하 "책임판매관리자"라 한다)를 두어야 한다.
Article 3(3) · fetched 2026-10-09Ministry of Food and Drug Safety / National Law Information Center (law.go.kr): 화장품법(opens in a new tab)
Registration

Cosmetics manufacturing business (화장품제조업) or responsible-seller business (화장품책임판매업) must be registered with the MFDS

Registration required

화장품책임판매업 / 화장품제조업 등록 (MFDS)

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

Official text, current to 8 Oct 2026. National Law Information Center (law.go.kr) text; 시행일자 2026-10-08.

  • Your role: Manufacturer or Importer

Depends on: economic operator role

In force, start date unknown

In force no later than 2026-10-08 (the date of the version ClaraDB holds); earlier commencement is not stated in the published text.

“① 화장품제조업 또는 화장품책임판매업을 하려는 자는 각각 총리령으로 정하는 바에 따라 식품의약품안전처장에게 등록하여야 한다.”
Article 3(1) · fetched 2026-10-09Ministry of Food and Drug Safety / National Law Information Center (law.go.kr): 화장품법(opens in a new tab)
  • Label

    Mandatory label element on outer and primary packaging: Batch number (제조번호)

    Label required

    Batch number (제조번호)

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

    Official text, current to 8 Oct 2026. National Law Information Center (law.go.kr) text; 시행일자 2026-10-08.

    Applies when
    • Net content more than 10 mL

    Depends on: net content ml

    Effective

    In force, start date unknown

    In force no later than 2026-10-08 (the date of the version ClaraDB holds); earlier commencement is not stated in the published text.

  • Label

    Mandatory label element on outer and primary packaging: Net content by volume or weight (내용물의 용량 또는 중량)

    Label required

    Net content by volume or weight (내용물의 용량 또는 중량)

    Exemptions (1)

    Packs of 10 mL/10 g or less: only the name, seller name, price, batch number and expiry/PAO are required

    “내용량이 10밀리리터 이하 또는 10그램 이하인 화장품(소비자가 사용할 때 특별한 주의가 필요하다고 식품의약품안전처장이 정하여 고시하는 화장품은 제외한다)의 포장”
    화장품법 시행규칙 Article 19(1) item 1 · fetched 2026-10-09Ministry of Food and Drug Safety / National Law Information Center (law.go.kr): 화장품법 (법률 제285353호 version in force 2026-10-08)(opens in a new tab)

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

    Official text, current to 8 Oct 2026. National Law Information Center (law.go.kr) text; 시행일자 2026-10-08.

    Applies when
    • Net content more than 10 mL

    Depends on: net content ml

    Effective

    In force, start date unknown

    In force no later than 2026-10-08 (the date of the version ClaraDB holds); earlier commencement is not stated in the published text.

  • Label

    Mandatory label element on outer and primary packaging: Expiry date or period after opening (사용기한 또는 개봉 후 사용기간); manufacture date also if period after opening is given

    Label required

    Expiry date or period after opening (사용기한 또는 개봉 후 사용기간); manufacture date also if period after opening is given

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

    Official text, current to 8 Oct 2026. National Law Information Center (law.go.kr) text; 시행일자 2026-10-08.

    Applies when
    • Net content more than 10 mL

    Depends on: net content ml

    Effective

    In force, start date unknown

    In force no later than 2026-10-08 (the date of the version ClaraDB holds); earlier commencement is not stated in the published text.

  • Label

    Mandatory label element on outer and primary packaging: All ingredients used in manufacture (모든 성분)

    Label required

    All ingredients used in manufacture (모든 성분)

    Exemptions (2)

    Packs of 10 mL/10 g or less: only the name, seller name, price, batch number and expiry/PAO are required

    “내용량이 10밀리리터 이하 또는 10그램 이하인 화장품(소비자가 사용할 때 특별한 주의가 필요하다고 식품의약품안전처장이 정하여 고시하는 화장품은 제외한다)의 포장”
    화장품법 시행규칙 Article 19(1) item 1 · fetched 2026-10-09Ministry of Food and Drug Safety / National Law Information Center (law.go.kr): 화장품법 (법률 제285353호 version in force 2026-10-08)(opens in a new tab)

    Ingredients present only below the effect level as stabilisers or preservatives, or removed during manufacture, may be omitted

    “안정화제, 보존제 등 원료 자체에 들어 있는 부수 성분으로서 그 효과가 나타나게 하는 양보다 적은 양이 들어 있는 성분”
    화장품법 시행규칙 Article 19(2) item 2 · fetched 2026-10-09Ministry of Food and Drug Safety / National Law Information Center (law.go.kr): 화장품법 (법률 제285353호 version in force 2026-10-08)(opens in a new tab)

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

    Official text, current to 8 Oct 2026. National Law Information Center (law.go.kr) text; 시행일자 2026-10-08.

    Applies when
    • Net content more than 10 mL

    Depends on: net content ml

    Effective

    In force, start date unknown

    In force no later than 2026-10-08 (the date of the version ClaraDB holds); earlier commencement is not stated in the published text.

    Source
    “3. 해당 화장품 제조에 사용된 모든 성분(인체에 무해한 소량 함유 성분 등 총리령으로 정하는 성분은 제외한다)”
    Article 10(1)3. · fetched 2026-10-09Ministry of Food and Drug Safety / National Law Information Center (law.go.kr): 화장품법 (법률 제285353호 version in force 2026-10-08)(opens in a new tab)
  • Label

    Mandatory label element on outer and primary packaging: Name of the cosmetic (화장품의 명칭)

    Label required

    Name of the cosmetic (화장품의 명칭)

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

    Official text, current to 8 Oct 2026. National Law Information Center (law.go.kr) text; 시행일자 2026-10-08.

    Applies when
    • Net content more than 10 mL

    Depends on: net content ml

    Effective

    In force, start date unknown

    In force no later than 2026-10-08 (the date of the version ClaraDB holds); earlier commencement is not stated in the published text.

  • Label

    Mandatory label element on outer and primary packaging: Business operator name and address (영업자의 상호 및 주소)

    Label required

    Business operator name and address (영업자의 상호 및 주소)

    Exemptions (1)

    Packs of 10 mL/10 g or less: the seller's name (but not the address) is required, with name, price, batch number and expiry/PAO

    “내용량이 10밀리리터 이하 또는 10그램 이하인 화장품(소비자가 사용할 때 특별한 주의가 필요하다고 식품의약품안전처장이 정하여 고시하는 화장품은 제외한다)의 포장”
    화장품법 시행규칙 Article 19(1) item 1 · fetched 2026-10-09Ministry of Food and Drug Safety / National Law Information Center (law.go.kr): 화장품법 (법률 제285353호 version in force 2026-10-08)(opens in a new tab)

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

    Official text, current to 8 Oct 2026. National Law Information Center (law.go.kr) text; 시행일자 2026-10-08.

    Applies when
    • Net content more than 10 mL

    Depends on: net content ml

    Effective

    In force, start date unknown

    In force no later than 2026-10-08 (the date of the version ClaraDB holds); earlier commencement is not stated in the published text.

  • Label

    Mandatory label element on outer and primary packaging: Precautions for use (사용할 때의 주의사항)

    Label required

    Precautions for use (사용할 때의 주의사항)

    Exemptions (1)

    Packs of 10 mL/10 g or less: only the name, seller name, price, batch number and expiry/PAO are required

    “내용량이 10밀리리터 이하 또는 10그램 이하인 화장품(소비자가 사용할 때 특별한 주의가 필요하다고 식품의약품안전처장이 정하여 고시하는 화장품은 제외한다)의 포장”
    화장품법 시행규칙 Article 19(1) item 1 · fetched 2026-10-09Ministry of Food and Drug Safety / National Law Information Center (law.go.kr): 화장품법 (법률 제285353호 version in force 2026-10-08)(opens in a new tab)

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

    Official text, current to 8 Oct 2026. National Law Information Center (law.go.kr) text; 시행일자 2026-10-08.

    Applies when
    • Net content more than 10 mL

    Depends on: net content ml

    Effective

    In force, start date unknown

    In force no later than 2026-10-08 (the date of the version ClaraDB holds); earlier commencement is not stated in the published text.

  • Label

    Label statements in readable Korean (Hangul)

    Label required

    Required statements in easy-to-read Hangul (Chinese characters or foreign language may be added)

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

    Official text, current to 8 Oct 2026. National Law Information Center (law.go.kr) text; 시행일자 2026-10-08.

    Applies when

    Every product in the category

    Effective

    In force, start date unknown

    In force no later than 2026-10-08 (the date of the version ClaraDB holds); earlier commencement is not stated in the published text.

    Source
    “읽기 쉽고 이해하기 쉬운 한글로 정확히 기재ㆍ표시하여야 하되, 한자 또는 외국어를 함께 기재할 수 있다.”
    화장품법 Article 12 · fetched 2026-10-09Ministry of Food and Drug Safety / National Law Information Center (law.go.kr): 화장품법(opens in a new tab)
  • Label

    Mandatory label element on outer and primary packaging: Price (가격)

    Label required

    Price (가격)

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

    Official text, current to 8 Oct 2026. National Law Information Center (law.go.kr) text; 시행일자 2026-10-08.

    Applies when

    Every product in the category

    Effective

    In force, start date unknown

    In force no later than 2026-10-08 (the date of the version ClaraDB holds); earlier commencement is not stated in the published text.

    Source
    소비자에게 화장품을 직접 판매하는 자(이하 "판매자"라 한다)가 판매하려는 가격을 표시하여야 한다
    Article 11(1) · fetched 2026-10-09Ministry of Food and Drug Safety / National Law Information Center (law.go.kr): 화장품법 (법률 제285353호 version in force 2026-10-08)(opens in a new tab)
  • Label

    Mandatory label element on outer and primary packaging: Name, operator name, batch number and expiry/PAO on the primary pack of a primary+secondary pack

    Label required

    Name, operator name, batch number and expiry/PAO on the primary pack of a primary+secondary pack

    Exemptions (1)

    Solid soap that consumers use after removing the primary pack is exempt (the exempt product is 화장비누)

    "고형비누 등 총리령으로 정하는 화장품"이란 화장비누를 말한다.
    화장품법 시행규칙 Article 19(6) · fetched 2026-10-09Ministry of Food and Drug Safety / National Law Information Center (law.go.kr): 화장품법 (법률 제285353호 version in force 2026-10-08)(opens in a new tab)

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

    Official text, current to 8 Oct 2026. National Law Information Center (law.go.kr) text; 시행일자 2026-10-08.

    Applies when

    Every product in the category

    Effective

    In force, start date unknown

    In force no later than 2026-10-08 (the date of the version ClaraDB holds); earlier commencement is not stated in the published text.

    Source
    “1. 화장품의 명칭 2. 영업자의 상호 3. 제조번호 4. 사용기한 또는 개봉 후 사용기간”
    Article 10(2) · fetched 2026-10-09Ministry of Food and Drug Safety / National Law Information Center (law.go.kr): 화장품법 (법률 제285353호 version in force 2026-10-08)(opens in a new tab)
  • Conformity

    Recall of harmful cosmetics

    Must meet the conditions of 제5조의2제1항: recall, or take the measures needed for recall, of a harmful cosmetic known to be in circulation

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

    Official text, current to 8 Oct 2026. National Law Information Center (law.go.kr) text; 시행일자 2026-10-08.

    Applies when
    • Your role: Manufacturer or Importer

    Depends on: economic operator role

    Effective

    In force, start date unknown

    In force no later than 2026-10-08 (the date of the version ClaraDB holds); earlier commencement is not stated in the published text.

    Source
    “지체 없이 해당 화장품을 회수하거나 회수하는 데에 필요한 조치를 하여야 한다”
    Article 5-2(1) · fetched 2026-10-09Ministry of Food and Drug Safety / National Law Information Center (law.go.kr): 화장품법 (법률 제285353호 version in force 2026-10-08)(opens in a new tab)
  • Declaration

    Registered seller appoints a 책임판매관리자

    Declaration required

    책임판매관리자 (responsible sales manager) appointed and quality/post-market safety management standards met

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

    Official text, current to 8 Oct 2026. National Law Information Center (law.go.kr) text; 시행일자 2026-10-08.

    Applies when
    • Your role: Manufacturer or Importer

    Depends on: economic operator role

    Effective

    In force, start date unknown

    In force no later than 2026-10-08 (the date of the version ClaraDB holds); earlier commencement is not stated in the published text.

    Source
    이를 관리할 수 있는 관리자(이하 "책임판매관리자"라 한다)를 두어야 한다.
    Article 3(3) · fetched 2026-10-09Ministry of Food and Drug Safety / National Law Information Center (law.go.kr): 화장품법(opens in a new tab)
  • Registration

    Cosmetics manufacturing business (화장품제조업) or responsible-seller business (화장품책임판매업) must be registered with the MFDS

    Registration required

    화장품책임판매업 / 화장품제조업 등록 (MFDS)

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

    Official text, current to 8 Oct 2026. National Law Information Center (law.go.kr) text; 시행일자 2026-10-08.

    Applies when
    • Your role: Manufacturer or Importer

    Depends on: economic operator role

    Effective

    In force, start date unknown

    In force no later than 2026-10-08 (the date of the version ClaraDB holds); earlier commencement is not stated in the published text.

    Source
    “① 화장품제조업 또는 화장품책임판매업을 하려는 자는 각각 총리령으로 정하는 바에 따라 식품의약품안전처장에게 등록하여야 한다.”
    Article 3(1) · fetched 2026-10-09Ministry of Food and Drug Safety / National Law Information Center (law.go.kr): 화장품법(opens in a new tab)

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