Korean: 칼슘카보네이트 · Functions: abrasive, buffering, bulking, opacifying, oral care
Restricted MFDS restricted ingredients
Source: MFDS — cosmetic ingredient use restrictions · checked Oct 16, 2026
Approved colorant Annex IV/124
Conditions: Calcium carbonate
Required label warning: Purity criteria as set out in Commission Directive 95/45/EC (E 170)
Source: EU CosIng — Annex IV · checked Oct 16, 2026
No specific rule on file. The FDA regulates few cosmetic ingredients by name; no rule does not mean approval.
How Calcium Carbonate is treated in 3 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 | Restricted | MFDS summary (Korean): * 착색제 【사용허가 범위】 : 각종 화장품 |
| AS ASEAN (10 countries) | Restricted | Field of application : Colouring agents allowed in all cosmetic products |
| TW Taiwan | Restricted | MFDS summary (Korean): 1. 所列色素與非禁用成分形成之麗基（lakes）及鹽（salts）亦可使用。 2. 未列載於此表規定範圍之成分，於歐盟、美國及日本三國家地區，任何其中一個國家地區官方已公告（以生效日為準）其使用基準者，得參照其基準規定准予使用(但下表CI 11380 等十九項成分不適用)，惟於申請查驗登記時，應同時檢附該等地區之准許使用基準證明文件。 * 단서조항 : 1. 所列色素與非禁用成分形成之麗基（lakes）及鹽（salts）亦可使用。 2.... |
Source: MFDS cosmetic ingredient use restrictions — overseas regulations · checked Oct 16, 2026
CALCIUM CARBONATE Calcium Carbonate,CI 77220 칼슘카보네이트
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 “Approved colorant” (EU CosIng — Annex IV). It is allowed for that use within the stated conditions.
In Korea's MFDS records it is listed as “Restricted” (MFDS — cosmetic ingredient use restrictions). A restricted ingredient is allowed within the stated conditions.
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: abrasive, buffering, bulking, opacifying, oral care.
Korea's MFDS standard Korean name is 칼슘카보네이트.
9 products we checked list it, for example dasique Blending Mood Cheek 15 Rose Milk Tea, Dr.Melaxin Calcium Multi Balm, Neogen DERMALOGY REAL FERMENT MICRO ESSENCE 5.07 oz / 150ml.