Korean: 약용 숯 · Functions: abrasive, absorbent, deodorant, opacifying
No specific rule on file.
No specific rule on file.
No specific rule on file. The FDA regulates few cosmetic ingredients by name; no rule does not mean approval.
How Charcoal is treated in 1 more market, 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 |
|---|---|---|
| JP Japan | Restricted | MFDS summary (Korean): 注1) 「＊」は旧基準に収載されていた成分。 * 【100g당 최대 배합량 (점막에 사용하지 않고 씻어내는 화장품 -Cosmetics not used for mucosa and to be washed away)】 : 2.0 g * 【100g당 최대 배합량 (점막에 사용하지 않고 씻어내지 않는 화장품 - Cosmetics not used for mucosa and not to be washed away)】 : 2.0 g * 【100g당 최대 배합량 (점막에 사용하는 화장품 - Cosmetics that may be used... |
Source: MFDS cosmetic ingredient use restrictions — overseas regulations · checked Oct 17, 2026
CHARCOAL 약용 숯
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.
We found no specific rule for it in the EU's CosIng records. That is not an approval or a safety statement.
We found no specific rule for it in Korea's MFDS records. That is not an approval or a safety statement.
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: abrasive, absorbent, deodorant, opacifying.
Korea's MFDS standard Korean name is 약용 숯.
1 products we checked list it, for example Tonymoly I Am Charcoal Sheet Mask.