Korean: 징크옥사이드 · CAS 1314-13-2 · Functions: antimicrobial, bulking, colorant, light stabilizer, oral care, skin protecting, uv absorber, uv filter
Approved UV filter MFDS restricted ingredients (UV filter)
Maximum: 25%
Conditions (official MFDS text, Korean):
* 배합한도 : <자외선차단제>
∙ 25%
<비타르색소>
* CI Number(색소) : CI 77947
Source: MFDS — cosmetic ingredient use restrictions · checked Oct 16, 2026
Approved colorant Annex IV/144
Conditions: Zinc oxide
Required label warning: Not to be used in applications that may lead to exposure of the end-user's lungs by inhalation.
Source: EU CosIng — Annex IV · checked Oct 16, 2026
Approved UV filter Annex VI/30
Maximum: - 25% - In case of combined use of zinc oxide and zinc oxide (nano), the sum shall not exceed the limit of 25%
Required label warning: Not to be used in applications that may lead to exposure of the end-user's lungs by inhalation.
Source: EU CosIng — Annex VI · checked Oct 16, 2026
Approved UV filter M020.10
Maximum: 25%
Source: FDA OTC Monograph M020 (sunscreens) · checked Oct 16, 2026
This is a UV filter. In the U.S., sunscreens are regulated as over-the-counter drugs, so a filter must be on the FDA's list of permitted sunscreen actives to be used in a sunscreen sold there. Compare all filters on Sunscreen filters: Korea vs EU vs U.S.
How Zinc Oxide is treated in 6 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): <자외선차단제> * 【화장품 중 최대사용농도】 배합한도 (일반) : 25% <착색제> * 착색제 【사용허가 범위】 : 각종 화장품 |
| AS ASEAN (10 countries) | Restricted | MFDS summary (Korean): * 【Restrictions】 Maximum authorised concentration in the finished cosmetic product : 25% * 제한 【완제품에서 허용된 최대 농도】 : 25% |
| TW Taiwan | Restricted | MFDS summary (Korean): * 用途(용도) : 防曬劑 (자외선차단제) * 배합한도 : 25% (倘作為收斂劑用途, 限量≤ 10%) 25%(수렴제의 용도로 사용량 10%이하로 제한) |
| CA Canada | Restricted | 【Restrictions】 Maximum Concentration Permitted : ≤ 25% |
| BR Brazil | Restricted | MFDS summary (Korean): * Restrictions 【Maximum concentration permitted at final product】 : 25% * 제한 【완제품에서 허용된 최대 농도】 : 25% |
| AR Argentina | Restricted | MFDS summary (Korean): * Restrictions 【Maximum concentration permitted at final product】 : 25% * 제한 【완제품에서 허용된 최대 농도】 : 25% |
Source: MFDS cosmetic ingredient use restrictions — overseas regulations · checked Oct 16, 2026
ZINC OXIDE Zinc Oxide,CI 77947 징크옥사이드
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.