FDA flags 14 'unauthorized' cosmetic products

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on Friday, Nov. 24 advised the public not to purchase 14 "unauthorized" cosmetic products that have not gone through its stringent evaluation process.

In an advisory, FDA identified the following cosmetic products as “unsafe” for human use: “Xixi Pretty Eyes Waterproof Eyeliner Pen No. X-1732,” "Waterproof Distinct Mascara,” “Rilakkuma X Kiss Kylie no. Kl102 Mascara (In Foreign Language),” “Some by Mi Tea Tree Calming Glow Luminous Ampoule Mask,” “Jiaya Joy Color Silky Light Lip Gloss 01,” “Eedidang® Lipstick (2),” “Eedidang® Lipstick (4),” “Off! For Kids Insect Repellent Lotion Tropical Fresh Fragrance,” “Skin Vannity Advanced Rejuvenating Set,” “Flower of Story Eau De Toilette Vaporisateur Spray Summer Lemon,” “Flower of Story Eau De Toilette Vaporisateur Spray Fantastic Dream,” “Flower of Story Eau De Toilette Vaporisateur Spray Flower Rain,” “Flower of Story Eau De Toilette Vaporisateur Spray Red Orange,” and “Xixi Pretty Eyes Waterproof Eyeliner Pen.”

Postmarketing surveillance by the FDA's verification process revealed that the products lack a valid Certificate of Product Notification (CPN) as of Oct. 26.

As these unauthorized cosmetics skipped the FDA's notification process, the agency cannot guarantee their quality or safety.

The FDA emphasized that the use of such non-compliant products may pose serious health risks to consumers, potentially arising from prohibited ingredients or contamination by heavy metals.

These potential hazards could lead to severe reactions, including skin irritation, itchiness, anaphylactic shock, and even organ failure, it warned.

In response to these concerning findings, the public is strongly urged not to purchase the specified unauthorized cosmetic products.

Furthermore, until complete compliance with its rules and regulations is attained, all affected establishments have been instructed by the FDA to stop distributing these illegal cosmetic products.