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Selenium and its compounds with the exception of selenium disulphide

Korean: 셀레늄 및 그 화합물(셀레늄다이설파이드는 제외) · CAS 7782-49-2 ·

KR South Korea (MFDS)

No specific rule on file.

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 Selenium and its compounds with the exception of selenium disulphide 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.

MarketStatusConditions
CN ChinaProhibited only in certain forms or uses with the exception of selenium disulfide under the conditions set out under the reference in table 3
AS ASEAN (10 countries)Prohibited only in certain forms or uses with the exception of selenium disulphide under the conditions set out under reference No 49 in Annex III, Part 1
JP JapanProhibited only in certain forms or uses MFDS summary (Korean): 셀레늄아스파테이트는 제외
TW TaiwanProhibited —
CA CanadaProhibited —
BR BrazilProhibited only in certain forms or uses with the exception of selenium disulphide under the conditions set out under reference No 49 in Annex III
AR ArgentinaProhibited only in certain forms or uses with the exception of selenium disulphide under the conditions set out under reference No 49 in Annex III

Source: MFDS cosmetic ingredient use restrictions — overseas regulations · checked Oct 17, 2026

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Selenium and its compounds with the exception of selenium disulphide 셀레늄 및 그 화합물(셀레늄다이설파이드는 제외)

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 Selenium and its compounds with the exception of selenium disulphide 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 Selenium and its compounds with the exception of selenium disulphide banned in South Korea?

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

Is Selenium and its compounds with the exception of selenium disulphide 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 Selenium and its compounds with the exception of selenium disulphide called on Korean labels?

Korea's MFDS standard Korean name is 셀레늄 및 그 화합물(셀레늄다이설파이드는 제외).

What is the CAS number of Selenium and its compounds with the exception of selenium disulphide?

CAS 7782-49-2 (from official records).

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