Gammaphil facial cleanser distributed by GAMA Company
Nationwide recall of violating product batches, recall of declaration form
This is a product of GAMMA Pharmaceutical - Cosmetic Production Company Limited (formerly known as GAMMA Private Enterprise for the Production of Cosmetics and Chemicals) with office address at 18 Nguyen Hau Street, Tan Thanh Ward, Tan Phu District, Ho Chi Minh City. Production address at Group 1, Phu Hiep Hamlet, Phu Hoa Dong Commune, Cu Chi District, Ho Chi Minh City.
The recalled product batch has batch number GMPA010524, production date 5-2-2024, expiration date 5-2-2027, and Declaration receipt number 000669/21/CBMP-HCM.
According to test certificate No. 25L-020MP dated June 17 of the Center for Testing Drugs, Cosmetics, and Food - Yen Bai Provincial Department of Health, the tested product sample contained two substances Methylparaben and Propylparaben (preservatives commonly used in cosmetics) but were not declared in the published product formula.
Therefore, the Drug Administration of Vietnam requests the suspension of circulation and urgent recall of the above product batch nationwide. At the same time, it requires businesses and cosmetic users to immediately stop selling and using this batch of facial cleanser and return it to the supplier.
The Drug Administration requires GAMMA Company to send recall notices to places that have distributed and used the product batch; receive the product back from the business establishments; recall and destroy the entire batch of violating products. At the same time, send a recall and destruction report to the Drug Administration before August 2, 2025.
The Ho Chi Minh City Department of Health is assigned the responsibility of supervising the business's recall and destruction process and handling violations according to regulations.
In addition, carry out the procedure to withdraw the cosmetic product declaration receipt number 000669/21/CBMP-HCM according to regulations.
The Drug Administration of Vietnam requested the Ho Chi Minh City Department of Health to conduct a comprehensive inspection of the cosmetic production and trading activities of GAMMA Company, ensuring compliance with current legal regulations on cosmetics.
Many products have been recalled.
Previously, on May 27, the Drug Administration also issued a decision to suspend circulation, request the recall and destruction of the entire batch of Adaphil Gentle Skin Cleanser - 125ml bottle with batch number ADSX010324 distributed by GAMMA Company to the market.
The reason for the recall is that the test results showed that the product sample contained two preservatives, Methylparaben and Propylparaben, which were not listed in the product declaration file approved by the Drug Administration of Vietnam.
In October 2024, the Drug Administration of Vietnam also decided to suspend the circulation, recall and destroy 2 batches of Cerina products under the GAMMA brand because they contained the ingredient 2-phenoxyethanol, which was not declared in the cosmetic declaration formula.
Experts recommend stopping use of recalled products and contacting the place of purchase for return instructions as required. Consumers can report information to their local health department if they discover the product is still being sold after the recall.
Source: https://tuoitre.vn/lai-thu-hoi-toan-quoc-lo-sua-rua-mat-cua-cong-ty-gamma-do-chua-chat-khong-cong-bo-20250711150932746.htm
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