Korean: 살리실릭애씨드 · CAS 69-72-7 · Functions: anti-seborrheic, fragrance, hair conditioning, keratolytic, preservative, skin conditioning
Restricted MFDS restricted ingredients
Conditions (official MFDS text, Korean):
* 배합한도 : <보존제>
∙ 살리실릭애씨드로서 0.5%
∙ 영유아용 제품류 또는 만 13세 이하 어린이가 사용할 수 있음을 특정하여 표시하는 제품에는 사용금지(다만, 샴푸는 제외)
<기타배합한도>
∙ 인체세정용 제품류에 살리실릭애씨드로서 2%
∙ 사용 후 씻어내는 두발용 제품류에 살리실릭애씨드로서 3%
∙ 영유아용 제품류 또는 만 13세 이하 어린이가 사용할 수 있음을 특정하여 표시하는 제품에는 사용금지(다만, 샴푸는 제외)
∙ 기능성화장품의 유효성분으로 사용하는 경우에 한하며 기타 제품에는 사용금지
Source: MFDS — cosmetic ingredient use restrictions · checked Oct 16, 2026
Restricted Annex III/98
Maximum: (a) 3.0% (b) 2.0% (c) 0.5%
Conditions: Product type: (a) Rinse-off hair products (b) Other products except body lotion, eye shadow, mascara, eyeliner, lipstick, roll-on deodorant (c) Body lotion, eye shadow, mascara, eyeliner, lipstick, roll-on deodorant (a) (b) (c) Not to be used in preparations for children under 3 years of age. Not to be used in applications that may lead to exposure of the end-user’s lungs by inhalation. Not to be used in oral products. For purposes other than inhibiting the development of micro-organisms in the product. This purpose has to be apparent from the presentation of the product. These levels are inclusive of any use of salicylic acid.
Required label warning: (a) (b) (c) Not to be used for children under 3 years of age* * Solely for products which might be used for children under 3 years of age.
Source: EU CosIng — Annex III · checked Oct 16, 2026
Approved preservative Annex V/3
Maximum: Salicylic acid: 0,5 % (acid) Salicylic acid salts: 0,5 % (acid)
Conditions: Salicylic acid: Not to be used in products for children under 3 years of age. Not to be used in oral products. Not to be used in applications that may lead to exposure of the end-user’s lungs by inhalation. Salicylic acid salts: Not to be used in products for children under 3 years of age, except for shampoos.
Required label warning: Salicylic acid: Not to be used for children under 3 years of age** **Solely for products which might be used for children under 3 years of age. Salicylic acid salts: Not to be used for children under 3 years of age*** ***Solely for products which might be used for children under 3 years of age and which remain in prolonged contact with the skin.
Source: EU CosIng — Annex V · checked Oct 16, 2026
No specific rule on file. The FDA regulates few cosmetic ingredients by name; no rule does not mean approval.
How Salicylic Acid 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): <사용제한성분> * 【제한】 적용 및 사용범위 : (a)씻어내지 않는 제품과 씻어내는 피부보호용품 (b) 씻어내는 두발용품 * 【화장품 중 최대사용농도】 배합한도 (일반) : (a) 2.0% (b) 3.0% * 기타 제한조건 및 요구사항 : 샴푸를 제외하고 3세이하 아동용품에 사용금지 * 라벨에 반드시 표기해야하는 사용조건과 주의사항 : 살리실산 함유; 3세 이하 아동 사용 금지(2) <사용제한 방부제> * 【화장품 중 최대사용농도】 배합한도 (일반) : 총량 0.5%(산으로 계산) * 기타 제한조건 및 요구사항 :... |
| AS ASEAN (10 countries) | Restricted | MFDS summary (Korean): <고시명 : Salicylic acid CAS No 69-72-7 (III/98)> * 【Restrictions】 Field of application and/or use : (a) Rinse-off hair products (b) Other products except body lotion, eye shadow, mascara, eyeliner, lipstick, roll-on deodorant (c) Body lotion, eye shadow, mascara, eyeliner, lipstick, roll-on... |
| 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)】 : 0.20(0.20 g) |
| 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。... |
| CA Canada | Restricted | 【Restrictions】 Maximum Concentration Permitted : 2% |
| BR Brazil | Restricted | MFDS summary (Korean): <배합한도 : Salicylic acid> * Restrictions 【Field of application and/or use】 : (a) hair products that are rinsed (b) Other products * 제한 【사용 범위】 : (a) 씻어내는 헤어 제품 (b) 기타 제품 * Restrictions 【Maximum concentration permitted at final product】 : (a) 3% (b) 2% * 제한 【완제품에서 허용된 최대 농도】 : (a) 3% (b) 2% *... |
| AR Argentina | Restricted | MFDS summary (Korean): <배합한도 : Salicylic acid> * Restrictions 【Field of application and/or use】 : (a) hair products that are rinsed (b) Other products * 제한 【사용 범위】 : (a) 씻어내는 헤어 제품 (b) 기타 제품 * Restrictions 【Maximum concentration permitted at final product】 : (a) 3% (b) 2% * 제한 【완제품에서 허용된 최대 농도】 : (a) 3% (b) 2% *... |
Source: MFDS cosmetic ingredient use restrictions — overseas regulations · checked Oct 16, 2026
SALICYLIC ACID 살리실릭애씨드
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.