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Salicylic acid and its salts

Korean: 살리실릭애씨드 및 그 염류 ·

KR South Korea (MFDS)

Restricted MFDS restricted ingredients

Conditions (official MFDS text, Korean):
* 배합한도 : <보존제> ∙ 살리실릭애씨드로서 0.5% ∙ 영유아용 제품류 또는 만 13세 이하 어린이가 사용할 수 있음을 특정하여 표시하는 제품에는 사용금지(다만, 샴푸는 제외) <기타배합한도> ∙ 인체세정용 제품류에 살리실릭애씨드로서 2% ∙ 사용 후 씻어내는 두발용 제품류에 살리실릭애씨드로서 3% ∙ 영유아용 제품류 또는 만 13세 이하 어린이가 사용할 수 있음을 특정하여 표시하는 제품에는 사용금지(다만, 샴푸는 제외) ∙ 기능성화장품의 유효성분으로 사용하는 경우에 한하며 기타 제품에는 사용금지

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 Salicylic acid and its salts is treated in 5 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): * 【화장품 중 최대사용농도】 배합한도 (일반) : 총량 0.5%(산으로 계산) * 기타 제한조건 및 요구사항 : 샴푸를 제외하고 3세 이하 아동이 사용하는 제품에 사용금지 * 라벨에 반드시 표기해야하는 사용조건과 주의사항 : 살리실산 함유 3세 이하 아동에게 사용금지
AS ASEAN (10 countries)Restricted MFDS summary (Korean): <고시명 : Salicylic acid CAS No 69-72-7 (III/98)> * 【Restrictions】 Field of application and/or use : (a) Rinse-off hair products (b) Other products except body lotion, eye shadow, mascara, eyeliner, lipstick, roll-on deodorant (c) Body lotion, eye shadow, mascara, eyeliner, lipstick, roll-on...
TW TaiwanRestricted MFDS summary (Korean): ※ 未列於本表中之防腐劑成分,倘歐、美、日三國家地區政府已公告准用且有其限量管制規定者,我國亦依其限用標準准予使用。 倘前述三國家地區政府管理有差異時,則採其中限量規定方式最安全者。 ※ 本表所稱之口腔製劑,包含非藥用牙膏、漱口水類及美白牙齒類等化粧品。 * 단서조항 : ※ 未列於本表中之防腐劑成分,倘歐、美、日三國家地區政府已公告准用且有其限量管制規定者,我國亦依其限用標準准予使用。 倘前述三國家地區政府管理有差異時,則採其中限量規定方式最安全者。 ※ 本表所稱之口腔製劑,包含非藥用牙膏、漱口水類及美白牙齒類等化粧品。 ※ 본 표에 열거되지 않은 방부제 성분은 유럽, 미국,...
BR BrazilRestricted MFDS summary (Korean): <배합한도 : Salicylic acid> * Restrictions 【Field of application and/or use】 : (a) hair products that are rinsed (b) Other products * 제한 【사용 범위】 : (a) 씻어내는 헤어 제품 (b) 기타 제품 * Restrictions 【Maximum concentration permitted at final product】 : (a) 3% (b) 2% * 제한 【완제품에서 허용된 최대 농도】 : (a) 3% (b) 2% *...
AR ArgentinaRestricted MFDS summary (Korean): <배합한도 : Salicylic acid> * Restrictions 【Field of application and/or use】 : (a) hair products that are rinsed (b) Other products * 제한 【사용 범위】 : (a) 씻어내는 헤어 제품 (b) 기타 제품 * Restrictions 【Maximum concentration permitted at final product】 : (a) 3% (b) 2% * 제한 【완제품에서 허용된 최대 농도】 : (a) 3% (b) 2% *...

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

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Salicylic acid and its salts 살리실릭애씨드 및 그 염류

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 Salicylic acid and its salts 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 Salicylic acid and its salts 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 Salicylic acid and its salts 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 Salicylic acid and its salts called on Korean labels?

Korea's MFDS standard Korean name is 살리실릭애씨드 및 그 염류.

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