6-METHYL COUMARIN
6-METHYL COUMARIN
Is 6-METHYL COUMARIN safe in skincare?
MFDS Korea cosmetic prohibited / EU fragrance allergen, also banned in Taiwan
Based on
- Reference: European Union, 2026
Annex III · EU Cosmetics Regulation Annex III, entry 46: permitted only under the listed conditions. Conditions: Oral products | 0.003% | The presence of the substance shall be indicated in the list of ingredients referred to in Article 19(1), point (g), when its concentration exceeds: — 0,001 % in leave-on products — 0,01 % in rinse-off products
- Reference: Korea MFDS
MFDS Korea: prohibited · MFDS Korea cosmetic prohibited
- Reference: European Commission
EU fragrance allergen · EU Annex III entry 46: must be named on the label above 0.001% in leave-on products
Is 6-METHYL COUMARIN classified as a carcinogen?
Only four bodies count here: IARC, EU CLP, US NTP and California Prop 65.
Not classified by IARC, EU CLP, US NTP, or California Prop 65.
How is 6-METHYL COUMARIN regulated?
Cosmetic ingredient
Not found on any prescription-drug, professional-treatment, or US OTC monograph list, so it is treated as a cosmetic ingredient. This is a passive default ("not on any known restricted list"), not an individually verified positive finding.
Sources (3)
- Reference: European Union, 2026
- Reference: Korea MFDS
- Reference: European Commission
Red does not mean poison. Preservatives that stop a product going off, UV filters and fragrance can land on yellow or red depending on their score.
Green does not mean right for you. Skin and allergies differ from person to person. Treat the color as a starting point.