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Zinc Peroxide

Korean: 징크퍼옥사이드 · Functions: oxidising

KR South Korea (MFDS)

Restricted MFDS restricted ingredients

Conditions (official MFDS text, Korean):
* 배합한도 : ∙ 두발용 제품류에 과산화수소로서 3% ∙ 손톱경화용 제품에 과산화수소로서 2% ∙ 기타 제품에는 사용금지

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

EU European Union (CosIng)

Restricted Annex III/12

Maximum: (a) 12 % of H2O2 (40 volumes), present or released (b) 4 % of H2O2, present or released (c) 2 % of H2O2, present or released (d) ≤ 0,1 % of H2O2, present or released (e) > 0,1 % ≤ 6 % of H2O2, present or released (f) 2 % of H2O2, present or released

Conditions: Product type: (a) Hair products (b) Skin products (c) Nail hardening products (d) Oral products, including mouth rinse, tooth paste and tooth whitening or bleaching products (e) Tooth whitening or bleaching products (f) Products intended for eyelashes (e) To be only sold to dental practitioners. For each cycle of use, first use by dental practitioners as defined under Directive 2005/36/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council* or under their direct supervision if an equivalent level of safety is ensured. Afterwards to be provided to the consumer to complete the cycle of use. Not to be used on a person under 18 years of age. (f) For professional use only

Required label warning: (a) (f) Wear suitable gloves (a) (b) (c) (e) Contains hydrogen peroxide Avoid contact with eyes Rinse immediately if product comes into contact with them. (e) Concentration of H2O2 present or released indicated in percentage. Not to be used on a person under 18 years of age. To be only sold to dental practitioners. For each cycle of use, the first use to be only done by dental practitioners or under their direct supervision if an equivalent level of safety is ensured. Afterwards to be provided to the consumer to complete the cycle of use. f) To be printed on the label: ‘For professional use only. Avoid contact with eyes. Rinse eyes immediately if product comes into contact with them. Contains hydrogen peroxide

Source: EU CosIng — Annex III · checked Oct 17, 2026

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 Zinc Peroxide is treated in 5 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 ChinaRestricted MFDS summary (Korean): * 【제한】 적용 및 사용범위 : (a)두발제품 (b)피부제품 (c)손발톱강화제품 * 【화장품 중 최대사용농도】 배합한도 (일반) : (a)총량 12%(함유되어있거나 방출되는 H2O2로 계산) (b)총량 4%(함유되어있거나 방출되는 H2O2로 계산) (c)총량 2%(함유되어있거나 방출되는 H2O2로 계산) * 라벨에 반드시 표기해야하는 사용조건과 주의사항 : (a)장갑 착용 : 과산화수소 함유, 눈 부위 접촉 금지, 눈에 들어갔을 경우 즉시 물로 닦아내야 함. (b)과산화수소 함유: 눈 부위 접촉 금지, 눈에...
AS ASEAN (10 countries)Restricted MFDS summary (Korean): * 【Restrictions】 Field of application and/or use : (a) Hair-care preparations (b) Skin-care preparations (c) Nail hardening preparations (d) Oral hygiene products (e) Tooth-whitening products (i) For use by the consumer under the supervision of a qualified dental practitioner. (ii) For...
CA CanadaRestricted 【Restrictions】 Conditions of Use by product type : Oral products containing peroxides or peroxide-generating compounds: Manufacturers should have the following information on hand as it may be requested by Health Canada: 1. A laboratory report providing pH of the product as applied to tooth or teeth. Section 13 of the Cosmetic Regulations requires that the pH is greater than or equal to 4.0 2....
BR BrazilRestricted MFDS summary (Korean): * Restrictions 【Field of application and/or use】 : (a) Products for hair care (b) Products for skin care (c) Products to toughen nails d) Products for oral hygiene * 제한 【사용 범위】 : (a) 헤어 케어 제품 (b) 스킨 케어 제품 (c) 손톱 경화 제품 (d) 구강 위생 제품 * Restrictions 【Maximum concentration permitted at final...
AR ArgentinaRestricted MFDS summary (Korean): * Restrictions 【Field of application and/or use】 : (a) Products for hair care (b) Products for skin care (c) Products to toughen nails d) Products for oral hygiene * 제한 【사용 범위】 : (a) 헤어 케어 제품 (b) 스킨 케어 제품 (c) 손톱 경화 제품 (d) 구강 위생 제품 * Restrictions 【Maximum concentration permitted at final...

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

Also listed as

ZINC PEROXIDE 징크퍼옥사이드

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 Zinc Peroxide banned in the European Union?

In the EU's CosIng records it is listed as “Restricted” (EU CosIng — Annex III). The maximum allowed is (a) 12% · (b) 4% · (c) 2% · 0,1% · 0,1% · 6% · (f) 2%. A restricted ingredient is allowed within the stated conditions.

Is Zinc Peroxide banned in South Korea?

In Korea's MFDS records it is listed as “Restricted” (MFDS — cosmetic ingredient use restrictions). A restricted ingredient is allowed within the stated conditions.

Is Zinc Peroxide 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 Zinc Peroxide used for in cosmetics?

The EU's CosIng inventory lists its functions as: oxidising.

What is Zinc Peroxide called on Korean labels?

Korea's MFDS standard Korean name is 징크퍼옥사이드.

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