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Tonsil

Korean: 편도 ·

KR South Korea (MFDS)

Prohibited only in certain forms or uses MFDS prohibited ingredients

Conditions (official MFDS text, Korean):
광우병 발병이 보고된 지역의 다음의 특정위험물질(specified risk material) 유래성분(소․양․염소 등 반추동물의 18개 부위)로 금지

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.

Also listed as

Tonsil 편도

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 Tonsil 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 Tonsil banned in South Korea?

In Korea's MFDS records it is listed as “Prohibited only in certain forms or uses” (MFDS — cosmetic ingredient use restrictions). It is not a general ban; see the condition on the ingredient page.

Is Tonsil 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 Tonsil called on Korean labels?

Korea's MFDS standard Korean name is 편도.