Korean: 베타-카로틴 · CAS 116-32-5 ,7235-40-7 ,31797-85-0 · Functions: skin conditioning
Restricted MFDS restricted ingredients
Source: MFDS — cosmetic ingredient use restrictions · checked Oct 16, 2026
Approved colorant Annex IV/55
Conditions: beta Carotene
Required label warning: Purity criteria as set out in Commission Directive 95/45/EC (E 160a)
Source: EU CosIng — Annex IV · checked Oct 16, 2026
Approved colorant Annex IV/111
Conditions: CI Food Orange 5
Required label warning: Purity criteria as set out in Commission Directive 95/45/EC (E 160a)
Source: EU CosIng — Annex IV · checked Oct 16, 2026
No specific rule on file. The FDA regulates few cosmetic ingredients by name; no rule does not mean approval.
How Beta-Carotene is treated in 3 more markets, from the overseas cosmetic regulation database compiled by Korea's MFDS. Always confirm with the regulator of that country before selling there.
| Market | Status | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| CN China | Restricted | MFDS summary (Korean): * 착색제 【사용허가 범위】 : 각종 화장품 |
| AS ASEAN (10 countries) | Restricted | Field of application : Colouring agents allowed in all cosmetic products |
| TW Taiwan | Restricted | MFDS summary (Korean): 1. 所列色素與非禁用成分形成之麗基（lakes）及鹽（salts）亦可使用。 2. 未列載於此表規定範圍之成分，於歐盟、美國及日本三國家地區，任何其中一個國家地區官方已公告（以生效日為準）其使用基準者，得參照其基準規定准予使用(但下表CI 11380 等十九項成分不適用)，惟於申請查驗登記時，應同時檢附該等地區之准許使用基準證明文件。 * 단서조항 : 1. 所列色素與非禁用成分形成之麗基（lakes）及鹽（salts）亦可使用。 2.... |
Source: MFDS cosmetic ingredient use restrictions — overseas regulations · checked Oct 16, 2026
BETA-CAROTENE Beta-Carotene,CI 75130 베타-카로틴
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.
In the EU's CosIng records it is listed as “Approved colorant” (EU CosIng — Annex IV). It is allowed for that use within the stated conditions.
In Korea's MFDS records it is listed as “Restricted” (MFDS — cosmetic ingredient use restrictions). A restricted ingredient is allowed within the stated conditions.
We found no specific rule for it in the FDA's records. That is not an approval or a safety statement.
The EU's CosIng inventory lists its functions as: skin conditioning.
Korea's MFDS standard Korean name is 베타-카로틴.
24+ products we checked list it, for example Krave Beauty (Korean-American founder) 24 Carrot Retinal, COSRX Advanced The Vitamin C 23 Serum, Mamonde Amazing Deep Mint Cleansing Balm 90ml.
CAS 116-32-5 ,7235-40-7 ,31797-85-0 (from official records).