Korean: 하이드로젠퍼옥사이드 · Functions: antimicrobial, oral care, oxidising
Restricted MFDS restricted ingredients
Conditions (official MFDS text, Korean):
* 배합한도 : <기타배합한도>
∙ 두발용 제품류에 과산화수소로서 3%
∙ 손톱경화용 제품에 과산화수소로서 2%
∙ 기타 제품에는 사용금지
<염모제>
∙ 염모제(탈염탈색 포함)에서 과산화수소로서 12.0 %
Source: MFDS — cosmetic ingredient use restrictions · checked Oct 16, 2026
Restricted Annex III/12
Maximum: (a) 12 % of H2O2 (40 volumes), present or released (b) 4 % of H2O2, present or released (c) 2 % of H2O2, present or released (d) ≤ 0,1 % of H2O2, present or released (e) > 0,1 % ≤ 6 % of H2O2, present or released (f) 2 % of H2O2, present or released
Conditions: Product type: (a) Hair products (b) Skin products (c) Nail hardening products (d) Oral products, including mouth rinse, tooth paste and tooth whitening or bleaching products (e) Tooth whitening or bleaching products (f) Products intended for eyelashes (e) To be only sold to dental practitioners. For each cycle of use, first use by dental practitioners as defined under Directive 2005/36/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council* or under their direct supervision if an equivalent level of safety is ensured. Afterwards to be provided to the consumer to complete the cycle of use. Not to be used on a person under 18 years of age. (f) For professional use only
Required label warning: (a) (f) Wear suitable gloves (a) (b) (c) (e) Contains hydrogen peroxide Avoid contact with eyes Rinse immediately if product comes into contact with them. (e) Concentration of H2O2 present or released indicated in percentage. Not to be used on a person under 18 years of age. To be only sold to dental practitioners. For each cycle of use, the first use to be only done by dental practitioners or under their direct supervision if an equivalent level of safety is ensured. Afterwards to be provided to the consumer to complete the cycle of use. f) To be printed on the label: ‘For professional use only. Avoid contact with eyes. Rinse eyes immediately if product comes into contact with them. Contains hydrogen peroxide
Source: EU CosIng — Annex III · checked Oct 16, 2026
No specific rule on file. The FDA regulates few cosmetic ingredients by name; no rule does not mean approval.
How Hydrogen Peroxide 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 | Restricted | MFDS summary (Korean): * 【제한】 적용 및 사용범위 : (a)두발제품 (b)피부제품 (c)손발톱강화제품 * 【화장품 중 최대사용농도】 배합한도 (일반) : (a)총량 12%(함유되어있거나 방출되는 H2O2로 계산) (b)총량 4%(함유되어있거나 방출되는 H2O2로 계산) (c)총량 2%(함유되어있거나 방출되는 H2O2로 계산) * 라벨에 반드시 표기해야하는 사용조건과 주의사항 : (a)장갑 착용 : 과산화수소 함유, 눈 부위 접촉 금지, 눈에 들어갔을 경우 즉시 물로 닦아내야 함. (b)과산화수소 함유: 눈 부위 접촉 금지, 눈에... |
| AS ASEAN (10 countries) | Restricted | MFDS summary (Korean): * 【Restrictions】 Field of application and/or use : (a) Hair-care preparations (b) Skin-care preparations (c) Nail hardening preparations (d) Oral hygiene products (e) Tooth-whitening products (i) For use by the consumer under the supervision of a qualified dental practitioner. (ii) For... |
| JP Japan | Restricted | — |
| TW Taiwan | Restricted | MFDS summary (Korean): ※ 染髮、脫色、脫染及燙髮產品之應刊載之注意事項，應依衛生福利部公告刊載之。 ※ 染髮產品之限量標準：係指該成分依產品使用說明書混合後之最高允許使用量。 ※ 化粧品之外包裝或容器，應明顯標示本表所列成分之注意事項。因外包裝或容器表面積過小或其他特殊情形致不能標示者，應於標籤、仿單或以其他方式刊載之。 ※ 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。 ※ 化粧品宣稱效能者，須符合化粧品標示宣傳廣告涉及虛偽誇大或醫療效能認定準則規定。 * 단서조항 : ※ 染髮、脫色、脫染及燙髮產品之應刊載之注意事項，應依衛生福利部公告刊載之。 ※... |
| CA Canada | Restricted | 【Restrictions】 Conditions of Use by product type : Oral products containing peroxides or peroxide-generating compounds: Manufacturers should have the following information on hand as it may be requested by Health Canada: 1. A laboratory report providing pH of the product as applied to tooth or teeth. Section 13 of the Cosmetic Regulations requires that the pH is greater than or equal to 4.0 2.... |
| BR Brazil | Restricted | MFDS summary (Korean): * Restrictions 【Field of application and/or use】 : (a) Products for hair care (b) Products for skin care (c) Products to toughen nails d) Products for oral hygiene * 제한 【사용 범위】 : (a) 헤어 케어 제품 (b) 스킨 케어 제품 (c) 손톱 경화 제품 (d) 구강 위생 제품 * Restrictions 【Maximum concentration permitted at final... |
| AR Argentina | Restricted | MFDS summary (Korean): * Restrictions 【Field of application and/or use】 : (a) Products for hair care (b) Products for skin care (c) Products to toughen nails d) Products for oral hygiene * 제한 【사용 범위】 : (a) 헤어 케어 제품 (b) 스킨 케어 제품 (c) 손톱 경화 제품 (d) 구강 위생 제품 * Restrictions 【Maximum concentration permitted at final... |
Source: MFDS cosmetic ingredient use restrictions — overseas regulations · checked Oct 16, 2026
HYDROGEN PEROXIDE 하이드로젠퍼옥사이드
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.