Suspend circulation, recall and destroy many substandard cosmetics

The Hanoi Department of Health has just issued a document suspending the circulation, recalling and destroying cosmetics that do not meet quality standards.

The Hanoi Department of Health has issued a document announcing the suspension of circulation and nationwide recall of four skin whitening and melasma prevention cosmetic products that do not meet quality standards.

The Hanoi Department of Health requires cosmetic businesses and users in the area to urgently review and immediately stop selling and using the above product batches.

Specifically, the products required to be recalled include: Skin whitening cream, sunscreen SPF 30, brand SH Today Hai Duong Cosmetics, 10g box, manufactured on March 4, 2024, expiry date 3 years from the date of manufacture, manufactured by Hai Duong Cosmetics Production and Trading Company Limited ( Ho Chi Minh City).

This product is recalled because the test sample did not meet quality standards, containing Methylparaben and Propylparaben, which are not included in the formula ingredients that have been granted a Cosmetic Product Declaration Form.

The second product is 3 in 1 Melasma Cream, SH Today Hai Duong Cosmetics brand, 15g box, manufactured on November 22, 2023, expiry date 3 years from the date of manufacture, also manufactured by Hai Duong Cosmetics Production and Trading Company Limited in Ho Chi Minh City.

The product was recalled because the test sample did not meet quality standards and contained Propylparaben, which is not included in the formula ingredients that have been granted a Cosmetic Product Declaration Form.

Skin whitening cream to prevent melasma, Bao Xinh brand, 12g box, manufactured on November 1, 2024, expiry date 3 years from the date of manufacture, manufactured by Bao Xinh Cosmetics Joint Stock Company (Hau Giang), was also recalled because the test sample did not meet quality standards, containing Phenoxyethanol, a substance not included in the formula ingredients that have been granted a Cosmetic Product Declaration Form.

Finally, the product Sunscreen and skin care cream, Su Tien brand, 8g box, manufactured on February 20, 2024, expiry date until February 20, 2027, manufactured by Anh Dao Cosmetics Production Company Limited (Kien Giang), was also recalled because the test sample did not meet quality standards because it contained Salicylic Acid, which is not included in the formula ingredients that have been granted a Cosmetic Product Declaration Certificate.

The Hanoi Department of Health requires cosmetic businesses and users in the area to urgently review and immediately stop selling and using the above product batches.

Facilities must return products to suppliers and recall all substandard products. The Department of Health will monitor and inspect the recall of cosmetic businesses and users in the area.

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