Korean: 셀레늄/돌콩싹추출물 · Functions: anti-sebum, antioxidant, skin conditioning
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
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
No specific rule on file. The FDA regulates few cosmetic ingredients by name; no rule does not mean approval.
How Selenium/Glycine Soja Sprout Extract 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 | with the exception of selenium disulfide under the conditions set out under the reference in table 3 |
| AS ASEAN (10 countries) | Prohibited only in certain forms or uses | with the exception of selenium disulphide under the conditions set out under reference No 49 in Annex III, Part 1 |
| JP Japan | Prohibited | — |
| TW Taiwan | Prohibited | — |
| CA Canada | Prohibited | — |
| BR Brazil | Prohibited only in certain forms or uses | with the exception of selenium disulphide under the conditions set out under reference No 49 in Annex III |
| AR Argentina | Prohibited only in certain forms or uses | with the exception of selenium disulphide under the conditions set out under reference No 49 in Annex III |
Source: MFDS cosmetic ingredient use restrictions — overseas regulations · checked Oct 17, 2026
SELENIUM/GLYCINE SOJA (SOYBEAN) SPROUT EXTRACT SELENIUM/GLYCINE SOJA SPROUT EXTRACT 셀레늄/돌콩싹추출물
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.
In the EU's CosIng records it is listed as “Prohibited only in certain forms or uses” (EU CosIng — Annex II). It is not a general ban — the condition reads: “Selenium and its compounds with the exception of selenium disulphide under the conditions set out under reference No 49 in Annex III”
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.
We found no specific rule for it in the FDA's records. That is not an approval or a safety statement.
The EU's CosIng inventory lists its functions as: anti-sebum, antioxidant, skin conditioning.
Korea's MFDS standard Korean name is 셀레늄/돌콩싹추출물.