The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) warned on Monday, March 4, about the purchase and use of “unnotified” cosmetic products that have not been subjected to the agency’s evaluation process.
In an advisory, the agency identified 20 cosmetic products that are "not safe for use."
These products were "Guanjing Beauty Kojic Acid Deodorant Roll-On,” “Blemish Free Nature's Skin Care Sunblock Cream with Spf 30,” “Cocoberry Hair Expert Bamboo & Charcoal Hair Masque,” “Lol Surprise! Bubble Bath (Raspberry Scented),” “Perm Fruit Essence a Quickly Quality Queen Rebonding Straighten,” “Hello Glow Citronella 4-in-1 Body Lotion,” “Fisher-Price Fp Intimate Wipes for Moms,” “Olay Skinfusion Masks Korean Yuzu Sheet Mask,” “Jennaessence Cocoberry Snail Collagen Jelly Ice,” “Ellana Flower Power Moisturizer,” “Body Fantasies Fragrance Body Spray (Magical Escape),” “Samxxco HD Matte Tint Selena,” “Scenabella First Desire Fragrance Mist Brume Parfumee,” “Beautytrends Oil Control & Lightening Charcoal Peel Off Mask,” “Evoluderm Purifying Mask Clay,” “Pudaier Eyebrow Liquid,” “Disney Frozen Body Wash (Frosted Berry Scented),” “Barbie Shampoo Strawberry Scented,” “S.He Liquid Velvet Long Longlasting Lip Gloss (08 Purple),” and “Koi Herbal Oil Malunggay, Ginseng, Ginger, Garlic.”
The FDA's verification process, conducted through postmarketing surveillance, has revealed that these products lack a valid Certificate of Product Notification (CPN) as of Feb. 7.
Given that these unnotified cosmetic products have not undergone its notification process, the agency cannot vouch for their quality or safety, the FDA said.
It is also noted that the utilization of such non-compliant products may pose serious health risks to consumers.
The FDA said these potential hazards could result from including ingredients that are prohibited in cosmetic products or from contamination by heavy metals.
It emphasized that using substandard and potentially contaminated cosmetic products could lead to severe reactions, including skin irritation, itchiness, anaphylactic shock, and even organ failure.
In light of these concerning findings, the public is advised against purchasing the aforementioned unnotified cosmetic products.
The FDA has also issued a directive to all concerned establishments, warning them not to distribute these violative cosmetic products until they have fully complied with the FDA's rules and regulations.