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PBBs and a mixture of if they contain > 0.1 % PBBs

Korean: 피비비[PBBs; 59536-65-1] 및 이를 0.1%이상 함유한 혼합물 ·

KR South Korea (MFDS)

Prohibited MFDS prohibited ingredients

Source: MFDS — cosmetic ingredient use restrictions · checked Oct 17, 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.

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PBBs and a mixture of if they contain > 0.1 % PBBs 피비비[PBBs; 59536-65-1] 및 이를 0.1%이상 함유한 혼합물

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 PBBs and a mixture of if they contain > 0.1 % PBBs banned in the European Union?

We found no specific rule for it in the EU's CosIng records. That is not an approval or a safety statement.

Is PBBs and a mixture of if they contain > 0.1 % PBBs banned in South Korea?

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

Is PBBs and a mixture of if they contain > 0.1 % PBBs 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 PBBs and a mixture of if they contain > 0.1 % PBBs called on Korean labels?

Korea's MFDS standard Korean name is 피비비[PBBs; 59536-65-1] 및 이를 0.1%이상 함유한 혼합물.