# South Korea Regulatory Updates

> Cosmetics regulation in South Korea, with official MFDS sources on cosmetics notices, ingredient and labeling standards, and functional cosmetics.

Canonical URL: https://cosmeticaffairs.com/regulatory/jurisdictions/south-korea/

## Official source directory — South Korea

- [MFDS cosmetics notices](https://mfds.go.kr/brd/m_211/list.do?Data_stts_gubun=C1006&company_cd=&company_nm=&itm_seq_1=0&itm_seq_2=0&multi_itm_seq=0&page=1&srchFr=&srchTo=&srchTp=0&srchWord=): The cosmetics-filtered directory of full MFDS notices, including safety standards, warning labels, functional-cosmetic test methods, and manufacturing requirements.

- [MFDS functional cosmetics](https://www.mfds.go.kr/eng/wpge/m_24/de011014l001.do): An agency overview of functional cosmetics and the evaluation and reporting routes, including the relevant government department and data requirements.

- [MFDS cosmetics electronic applications](https://www.mfds.go.kr/brd/m_1236/view.do?itm_seq_1=0&itm_seq_2=0&multi_itm_seq=0&page=1&seq=2): MFDS instructions for cosmetic business registration and changes through the electronic application system, with a downloadable manual.

- [MFDS cosmetics reference library](https://www.mfds.go.kr/eng/brd/m_28/list.do): English reference materials on the Korean cosmetics framework. Many documents are older editions; use the Korean notices to check subsequent changes.