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Defined Cell Culture Media

Korean: 확정세포배양액 · Functions: skin conditioning

KR South Korea (MFDS)

Prohibited only in certain forms or uses MFDS prohibited ingredients

Conditions (official MFDS text, Korean):
셀레늄아스파테이트는 제외

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

EU European Union (CosIng)

Prohibited only in certain forms or uses Annex II/297

Conditions: Selenium and its compounds with the exception of selenium disulphide under the conditions set out under reference No 49 in Annex III

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

Prohibited Annex II/167

Conditions: 4-Aminobenzoic acid and its esters, with the free amino group

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

Prohibited Annex II/168

Conditions: Choline salts and their esters e.g. choline chloride (INN)

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 Defined Cell Culture Media is treated in 7 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 —
JP JapanProhibited —
TW TaiwanProhibited —
CA CanadaProhibited —
BR BrazilProhibited —
AR ArgentinaProhibited —

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

Also listed as

DEFINED CELL CULTURE MEDIA 확정세포배양액

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 Defined Cell Culture Media banned in the European Union?

In the EU's CosIng records it is listed as “Prohibited” (EU CosIng — Annex II). The same records also list it as: Prohibited only in certain forms or uses.

Is Defined Cell Culture Media banned in South Korea?

In Korea's MFDS records it is listed as “Prohibited only in certain forms or uses” (MFDS — cosmetic ingredient use restrictions). It is not a general ban; see the condition on the ingredient page.

Is Defined Cell Culture Media 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 Defined Cell Culture Media used for in cosmetics?

The EU's CosIng inventory lists its functions as: skin conditioning.

What is Defined Cell Culture Media called on Korean labels?

Korea's MFDS standard Korean name is 확정세포배양액.

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