Mosquito repellent attention to malaria alert ↑…We need to check the drug approved by the Ministry of Food and Drug Safety
Sep 08, 2025
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According to a recent analysis of 52 mosquito repellent-related products distributed on the market by the Seoul Institute for Health and Environment, only 28 products were approved as non-drug products, and the rest were classified as industrial products, household chemicals, and cosmetics. In particular, it was found that all patch and bracelet products sold on the market are not pharmaceutical products. It is explained that it is difficult to expect a scientifically proven mosquito repellent effect as most of them contain only 'nostalgia'.
For the prevention of mosquito-borne infectious diseases, it is important to select a 'MOD-approved mosquito repellent' that has proven human safety and effectiveness. When choosing mosquito repellents, it is desirable to check the mark 'drugs' and select them according to usage guidelines such as ingredients and age restrictions. Products licensed as non-drugs are strictly controlled in accordance with the standards of the Ministry of Food and Drug Safety, so that consumers can use them with confidence. According to the Ministry of Food and Drug Safety, it is important to check safety information such as usage, dosage, efficacy, effects, and precautions for use written on the product when purchasing a drug 'mosquito repellent', mark the container and packaging of the product 'non-drug', and check in the drug safety country whether the product has been approved (reported) as a non-drug to the Ministry of Food and Drug Safety.
Representative active ingredients (main ingredients) of mosquito repellents include ▲ diethyltoluamide ▲ Icaridin ▲ ethylbutylacetylaminopropionate ▲paramentane-3,8-diol, etc., and the age available varies depending on the type or concentration of each ingredient, so the appropriate product should be selected and used according to the age.
Meanwhile, various mosquito repellents approved by the Ministry of Food and Drug Safety are sold on the market. Home Kipa's 'Mikipa' series, Dongkuk Pharmaceutical 'Defencebucks Double', and Gyeongnam Pharmaceutical 'Mosfence' are classified as non-drug products.
An industry official noted that "mosquito repellents can only be effective and safe when permitted active ingredients and prescribed contents are met""Since industrial products or household chemical products are not secured for mosquito repellency and safety, special attention from consumers is required, such as checking the ingredients and contents before purchasing.""
This article was translated by Naver AI translator.
