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Methoxsalen; 9-Methoxyfuro[3,2-g]chromen-7-one; 8-MOP

Korean: 메톡살렌;9-메톡시푸로[3,2-g]크로멘-7-온;8-엠오피 · CAS 298-81-7 ·

KR South Korea (MFDS)

Prohibited MFDS prohibited ingredients

Conditions (official MFDS text, Korean):
천연에센스에 자연적으로 함유된 경우는 제외. 다만, 자외선차단제품 및 인공선탠제품에서는 1ppm 이하이어야 한다.

Source: MFDS — cosmetic ingredient use restrictions · checked Oct 16, 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 Methoxsalen; 9-Methoxyfuro[3,2-g]chromen-7-one; 8-MOP 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 ChinaProhibited MFDS summary (Korean): except for normal content in natural essences used. In sun protection and in bronzing products, furocoumarines shall be below 1 mg/kg. ^ 천연에센스에 자연적으로 함유된 경우는 제외. 다만, 자외선차단제품 및 인공선탠제품에서는 1ppm 이하이어야 한다
AS ASEAN (10 countries)Prohibited MFDS summary (Korean): 천연에센스에 자연적으로 함유된 경우는 제외. 다만, 자외선차단제품 및 인공선탠제품에서는 1ppm 이하이어야 한다.
TW TaiwanProhibited —
BR BrazilProhibited MFDS summary (Korean): except for normal content in natural essences used. In sun protection and in bronzing products, furocoumarines shall be below 1 mg/kg^천연에센스에 자연적으로 함유된 경우는 제외. 다만, 자외선차단제품 및 인공선탠제품에서는 1ppm 이하이어야 한다.
AR ArgentinaProhibited MFDS summary (Korean): except for normal content in natural essences used. In sun protection and in bronzing products, furocoumarines shall be below 1 mg/kg^천연에센스에 자연적으로 함유된 경우는 제외. 다만, 자외선차단제품 및 인공선탠제품에서는 1ppm 이하이어야 한다.

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

Also listed as

Methoxsalen; 9-Methoxyfuro[3,2-g]chromen-7-one; 8-MOP 메톡살렌;9-메톡시푸로[3,2-g]크로멘-7-온;8-엠오피

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.

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