Korean: 레티놀 · Functions: skin conditioning - miscellaneous
No specific rule on file.
Restricted Annex III/376
Maximum: (a) 0,05 % Retinol Equivalent (RE) (b) 0,3 % RE
Conditions: Product type: (a) Body lotion (b) other leave-on and rinse-off products From 1 November 2025 cosmetic products containing that substance and not complying with the conditions shall not be placed on the Union market. From 1 May 2027 cosmetic products containing that substance and not complying with the conditions shall not be made available on the Union market.
Required label warning: For any cosmetic product containing Retinol, Retinyl Acetate or Retinyl Palmitate the following, labelling is obligatory: ‘Contains Vitamin A. Consider your daily intake before use’.
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 Retinol is treated in 1 more market, 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 |
|---|---|---|
| CA Canada | Restricted | 【Restrictions】 Maximum Concentration Permitted : 1.0% retinol equivalents; 1.15% w/w retinyl acetate; 1.83% w/w retinyl palmitate. |
Source: MFDS cosmetic ingredient use restrictions — overseas regulations · checked Oct 16, 2026
RETINOL 레티놀
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.