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Heptachlor and a mixture of if they contain > 6 % Heptachlor

Korean: 헵타클로르[Heptachlor; 76-44-8] 및 이를 6%이상 함유한 혼합물 ·

KR South Korea (MFDS)

Prohibited MFDS prohibited ingredients

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.

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Heptachlor and a mixture of if they contain > 6 % Heptachlor 헵타클로르[Heptachlor; 76-44-8] 및 이를 6%이상 함유한 혼합물

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 Heptachlor and a mixture of if they contain > 6 % Heptachlor 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 Heptachlor and a mixture of if they contain > 6 % Heptachlor banned in South Korea?

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

Is Heptachlor and a mixture of if they contain > 6 % Heptachlor 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 Heptachlor and a mixture of if they contain > 6 % Heptachlor called on Korean labels?

Korea's MFDS standard Korean name is 헵타클로르[Heptachlor; 76-44-8] 및 이를 6%이상 함유한 혼합물.