Korean: 수은 ·
Prohibited MFDS prohibited ingredients
Conditions (official MFDS text, Korean):
Trace : 수은 (1㎍/g이하)
Source: MFDS — cosmetic ingredient use restrictions · checked Oct 17, 2026
No specific rule on file.
Banned in some U.S. states WA-TFCA
Conditions: Washington: Toxic-Free Cosmetics Act (Substitute House Bill 1047, Chapter 455, Laws of 2023) and Cosmetic Products Restrictions Rule (ch. 173-339 WAC, WSR 25-18-057, eff. 2025-09-28) · RCW 70A.560.005-.900 (2023 c 455); WAC 173-339-110 · In force since 2025-01-01 · intentionally added · Matched by our INCI mapping of a substance class
Source: Washington — Toxic-Free Cosmetics Act (Substitute House Bill 1047, Chapter 455, Laws of 2023) · checked Oct 17, 2026
Banned in some U.S. states VT-ACT131
Conditions: Vermont: Act 131 of 2024 (S.25) — Chemicals in Cosmetic and Menstrual Products · 9 V.S.A. §2494b · In force since 2026-01-01 · intentionally added
Source: Vermont — Act 131 of 2024 (S.25) — Chemicals in Cosmetic and Menstrual Products · checked Oct 17, 2026
Banned in some U.S. states VA-HB122
Conditions: Virginia: Toxin-Free Cosmetics (HB 122, 2026 Acts ch. 910) · Va. Code §59.1-574.2 · In force since 2026-07-01 · intentionally added
Source: Virginia — Toxin-Free Cosmetics (HB 122, 2026 Acts ch. 910) · checked Oct 17, 2026
Banned in some U.S. states NY-MERCURY
Conditions: New York: Mercury in cosmetics (L. 2022 ch. 754) · N.Y. ECL §37-0117(8) · In force since 2023-06-01 · except trace amounts set by DEC
Source: New York — Mercury in cosmetics (L. 2022 ch. 754) · checked Oct 17, 2026
Restricted 21 CFR 700.13
Maximum: 65 ppm (0.0065%) as mercury, eye-area products only
Conditions: Mercury compounds are prohibited except as a preservative in eye-area cosmetics when no other effective preservative is available; elsewhere only unavoidable trace amounts under 1 ppm.
Source: 21 CFR Part 700 Subpart B · checked Oct 17, 2026
Banned in some U.S. states CA-TFCA
Conditions: California: Toxic-Free Cosmetics Act (AB 2762, Ch. 314, Stats. 2020), as amended by AB 496 (Ch. 441, Stats. 2023), AB 60 'Musk Reduction Act' (Ch. 432, Stats. 2025) and SB 39 (Ch. 208, Stats. 2025) · Cal. Health & Safety Code §108980 (subd. (a) 2025 list; (b) 2027 list; (c) musk ketone; (d) trace exemption; (f) boric acid suppositories) · In force since 2025-01-01 · intentionally added
Source: California — Toxic-Free Cosmetics Act (AB 2762, Ch. 314, Stats. 2020), as amended by AB 496 ( · checked Oct 17, 2026
Banned in some U.S. states OR-SB546
Conditions: Oregon: Toxic-Free Cosmetics Act (SB 546, Or. Laws 2023 ch. 575) · ORS 431A.345 · From 2027-01-01 · intentionally added
Source: Oregon — Toxic-Free Cosmetics Act (SB 546, Or. Laws 2023 ch. 575) · checked Oct 17, 2026
Banned in some U.S. states MD-HB643
Conditions: Maryland: Public Health - Cosmetic Products - Ingredient Prohibition (HB 643, Chapter 490, Laws of Maryland 2021) · Md. Code, Health-General §21-259.2 · In force since 2025-01-01 · intentionally added (knowingly)
Source: Maryland — Public Health - Cosmetic Products - Ingredient Prohibition (HB 643, Chapter 490, · checked Oct 17, 2026
Banned in some U.S. states IL-PA104-0545
Conditions: Illinois: Chemicals in Cosmetic Products Act (HB 3409, Public Act 104-0545) · Public Act 104-0545 §15 · From 2028-07-01 · intentionally added
Source: Illinois — Chemicals in Cosmetic Products Act (HB 3409, Public Act 104-0545) · checked Oct 17, 2026
How Mercury 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.
| Market | Status | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| CN China | Prohibited only in certain forms or uses | except those special cases included in table 4 |
| AS ASEAN (10 countries) | Prohibited | MFDS summary (Korean): Trace : 수은 (1㎍/g이하) |
| JP Japan | Prohibited | MFDS summary (Korean): Trace : 수은 (1㎍/g이하) |
| TW Taiwan | Prohibited | MFDS summary (Korean): 化粧品中含不純物之重金屬限量不得超出以下規定： (화장품 중 함유한 불순물의 중금속 한정량이 이하 규정을 초과해서는 안된다:) 1ppm |
| CA Canada | Prohibited | — |
| BR Brazil | Prohibited only in certain forms or uses | except those special cases included in Annex V |
| AR Argentina | Prohibited only in certain forms or uses | except those special cases included in Annex V |
Source: MFDS cosmetic ingredient use restrictions — overseas regulations · checked Oct 17, 2026
Mercury 수은
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.
In Korea's MFDS records it is listed as “Prohibited” (MFDS — cosmetic ingredient use restrictions).
In the FDA's records it is listed as “Banned in some U.S. states” (Washington — Toxic-Free Cosmetics Act (Substitute House Bill 1047, Chapter 455, Laws of 2023)). The same records also list it as: Restricted.
Korea's MFDS standard Korean name is 수은.