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Ficus Carica Extract

Korean: 무화과나무추출물 · CAS 68916-52-9 · Functions: skin conditioning

KR South Korea (MFDS)

Prohibited MFDS prohibited ingredients

Source: MFDS — cosmetic ingredient use restrictions · checked Oct 16, 2026

EU European Union (CosIng)

Prohibited Annex II/436

Source: EU CosIng — Annex II · checked Oct 16, 2026

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 Ficus Carica Extract is treated in 6 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 ChinaProhibited —
AS ASEAN (10 countries)Prohibited MFDS summary (Korean): when used as a fragrance ingredient^착향성분으로 사용될경우에 한함
TW TaiwanProhibited —
CA CanadaProhibited —
BR BrazilProhibited MFDS summary (Korean): when used as a fragrance ingredient^착향 성분으로 사용될경우에 한함
AR ArgentinaProhibited MFDS summary (Korean): when used as a fragrance ingredient^착향 성분으로 사용될경우에 한함

Source: MFDS cosmetic ingredient use restrictions — overseas regulations · checked Oct 16, 2026

Also listed as

FICUS CARICA EXTRACT FICUS CARICA (FIG) EXTRACT 무화과나무추출물

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 Ficus Carica Extract banned in the European Union?

In the EU's CosIng records it is listed as “Prohibited” (EU CosIng — Annex II).

Is Ficus Carica Extract banned in South Korea?

In Korea's MFDS records it is listed as “Prohibited” (MFDS — cosmetic ingredient use restrictions).

Is Ficus Carica Extract 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 Ficus Carica Extract used for in cosmetics?

The EU's CosIng inventory lists its functions as: skin conditioning.

What is Ficus Carica Extract called on Korean labels?

Korea's MFDS standard Korean name is 무화과나무추출물.

What is the CAS number of Ficus Carica Extract?

CAS 68916-52-9 (from official records).

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