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Metabromsalan

KR South Korea (MFDS)

No specific rule on file.

EU European Union (CosIng)

No specific rule on file.

US United States (FDA)

Prohibited 21 CFR 700.15

Conditions: Halogenated salicylanilide.

Source: 21 CFR Part 700 Subpart B · checked Oct 17, 2026

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Metabromsalan

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 Metabromsalan 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 Metabromsalan banned in South Korea?

We found no specific rule for it in Korea's MFDS records. That is not an approval or a safety statement.

Is Metabromsalan allowed in cosmetics in the U.S.?

In the FDA's records it is listed as “Prohibited” (21 CFR Part 700 Subpart B).