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Bismuth compounds (with the exception of Bismuth chloride oxide)

Korean: 옥시염화비스머스 이외의 비스머트화합물 ·

KR South Korea (MFDS)

Prohibited MFDS prohibited ingredients

Conditions (official MFDS text, Korean):
옥시염화비스머스 이외의 비스머스화합물

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

EU European Union (CosIng)

No specific rule on file.

US United States (FDA)

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

Also listed as

Bismuth compounds (with the exception of Bismuth chloride oxide) 옥시염화비스머스 이외의 비스머트화합물

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 Bismuth compounds (with the exception of Bismuth chloride oxide) banned in the European Union?

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

Is Bismuth compounds (with the exception of Bismuth chloride oxide) banned in South Korea?

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

Is Bismuth compounds (with the exception of Bismuth chloride oxide) 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 Bismuth compounds (with the exception of Bismuth chloride oxide) called on Korean labels?

Korea's MFDS standard Korean name is 옥시염화비스머스 이외의 비스머트화합물.