Korean: 파바 · Functions: light stabilizer, uv absorber
Restricted MFDS restricted ingredients
Source: MFDS — cosmetic ingredient use restrictions · checked Oct 16, 2026
Approved UV filter MFDS restricted ingredients (UV filter)
Source: MFDS — cosmetic ingredient use restrictions · checked Oct 16, 2026
Prohibited Annex II/167
Conditions: 4-Aminobenzoic acid and its esters, with the free amino group
Source: EU CosIng — Annex II · checked Oct 16, 2026
Approved UV filter M020.10
Maximum: 15%
Conditions: FDA Final Order OTC000008-1 (issued Sept 11, 2026) removes this ingredient from the monograph for safety reasons, effective Sept 11, 2027 unless disputed.
Source: FDA OTC Monograph M020 (sunscreens) · checked Oct 16, 2026
This is a UV filter. In the U.S., sunscreens are regulated as over-the-counter drugs, so a filter must be on the FDA's list of permitted sunscreen actives to be used in a sunscreen sold there. Compare all filters on Sunscreen filters: Korea vs EU vs U.S.
How Aminobenzoic acid (PABA) 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.
| Market | Status | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| CN China | Restricted | — |
| AS ASEAN (10 countries) | Restricted | — |
| JP Japan | Restricted | MFDS summary (Korean): * 【제품 타입 또는 목적 (types or intended purposes of cosmetics)】 : すべての化粧品(모든 화장품) * 【100g당 최대 배합량(Maximum amount of ingredient per 100 g)】 : 4.0 as total(合計量として4.0)(합계량으로 4.0 g) |
| CA Canada | Restricted | — |
| BR Brazil | Restricted | — |
| AR Argentina | Restricted | — |
Source: MFDS cosmetic ingredient use restrictions — overseas regulations · checked Oct 16, 2026
PABA 파바 Aminobenzoic acid (PABA)
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.