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Antibiotics

Korean: 안티바이오틱스 ·

KR South Korea (MFDS)

Prohibited MFDS prohibited ingredients

Source: MFDS — cosmetic ingredient use restrictions · checked Oct 17, 2026

EU European Union (CosIng)

Prohibited Annex II/39

Source: EU CosIng — Annex II · checked Oct 17, 2026

US United States (FDA)

No specific rule on file. The FDA regulates few cosmetic ingredients by name; no rule does not mean approval.

Other markets

How Antibiotics is treated in 5 more markets, from the overseas cosmetic regulation database compiled by Korea's MFDS. Always confirm with the regulator of that country before selling there.

MarketStatusConditions
CN ChinaProhibited —
AS ASEAN (10 countries)Prohibited —
CA CanadaProhibited —
BR BrazilProhibited —
AR ArgentinaProhibited —

Source: MFDS cosmetic ingredient use restrictions — overseas regulations · checked Oct 17, 2026

Also listed as

Antibiotics 안티바이오틱스 항감염제, 다음을 포함하나 이에 한하지 않음 [3,4',5-트라이브로모살리실아닐리드(트라이브롬살란), 안티바이오틱스, 다이하이드로태키스테롤, 에티온아미드, 퓨라졸리돈, 케토코나졸, 메트로니다졸, 나이트로퓨란토인, 설폰아마이드 및 그 아미노기의 한 개 또는 여러 개의 수소원자가 치환된 유도체, 티아마졸, 티로트리신]

Information only, not medical advice. Rules change — always check the linked official source. If you are pregnant, have a skin condition or allergies, ask a dermatologist or pharmacist.

Frequently asked questions

Is Antibiotics banned in the European Union?

In the EU's CosIng records it is listed as “Prohibited” (EU CosIng — Annex II).

Is Antibiotics banned in South Korea?

In Korea's MFDS records it is listed as “Prohibited” (MFDS — cosmetic ingredient use restrictions).

Is Antibiotics allowed in cosmetics in the U.S.?

We found no specific rule for it in the FDA's records. That is not an approval or a safety statement.

What is Antibiotics called on Korean labels?

Korea's MFDS standard Korean name is 안티바이오틱스.

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