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Citrus Aurantifolia (Lime) Flower/Sambucus Nigra Flower Extract

Korean: 라임꽃/블랙엘더베리꽃추출물 ·

KR South Korea (MFDS)

Restricted MFDS restricted ingredients

Conditions (official MFDS text, Korean):
천연에센스에 자연적으로 함유된 경우는 제외. 다만, 자외선차단제품 및 인공선탠제품에서는 1ppm 이하이어야 한다.

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.

Other markets

How Citrus Aurantifolia (Lime) Flower/Sambucus Nigra Flower Extract is treated in 6 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 ChinaRestricted MFDS summary (Korean): except for normal content in natural essences used. In sun protection and in bronzing products, furocoumarines shall be below 1 mg/kg. ^ 천연에센스에 자연적으로 함유된 경우는 제외. 다만, 자외선차단제품 및 인공선탠제품에서는 1ppm 이하이어야 한다
AS ASEAN (10 countries)Restricted MFDS summary (Korean): 천연에센스에 자연적으로 함유된 경우는 제외. 다만, 자외선차단제품 및 인공선탠제품에서는 1ppm 이하이어야 한다.
TW TaiwanRestricted —
CA CanadaRestricted 【Restrictions】 Conditions of Use by product type : Sun tanning products 【Restrictions】 Maximum Concentration Permitted : 1 mg/kg (1 ppm)
BR BrazilRestricted MFDS summary (Korean): except for normal content in natural essences used. In sun protection and in bronzing products, furocoumarines shall be below 1 mg/kg^천연에센스에 자연적으로 함유된 경우는 제외. 다만, 자외선차단제품 및 인공선탠제품에서는 1ppm 이하이어야 한다.
AR ArgentinaRestricted MFDS summary (Korean): except for normal content in natural essences used. In sun protection and in bronzing products, furocoumarines shall be below 1 mg/kg^천연에센스에 자연적으로 함유된 경우는 제외. 다만, 자외선차단제품 및 인공선탠제품에서는 1ppm 이하이어야 한다.

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

Also listed as

Lime Flower/Sambucus Nigra Flower Extract Citrus Aurantifolia (Lime) Flower/Sambucus Nigra Flower Extract 라임꽃/블랙엘더베리꽃추출물

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 Citrus Aurantifolia (Lime) Flower/Sambucus Nigra Flower Extract 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 Citrus Aurantifolia (Lime) Flower/Sambucus Nigra Flower Extract banned in South Korea?

In Korea's MFDS records it is listed as “Restricted” (MFDS — cosmetic ingredient use restrictions). A restricted ingredient is allowed within the stated conditions.

Is Citrus Aurantifolia (Lime) Flower/Sambucus Nigra Flower Extract 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 Citrus Aurantifolia (Lime) Flower/Sambucus Nigra Flower Extract called on Korean labels?

Korea's MFDS standard Korean name is 라임꽃/블랙엘더베리꽃추출물.

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