Unregistered cosmetic products pose health risks, FDA warns
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a public warning about the purchase and use of unregistered cosmetic products that have not been subjected to the agency’s evaluation process.
In an advisory issued on Jan. 26, the FDA identified 20 cosmetic products that are "not safe for use."
These products were "Chanlanya Waterproof Eyeliner,” “GH Lovely Girl eau de Toilette Vaporisateur Spray,” “Xuerouyar Retinol Lifting Light Line Neck Cream,” “Ys Luxessentials Luscious 10x Whitening Bleaching Scar Remover Soap,” “Hold Morning Lip Sweet Kiss Color Perfectly Lip Gloss,” “Gayumaku Bleaching Soap,” “Olive Babies Skin Protectant Pure Petroleum Jelly With Olive Oil, Argan Oil & Shea Butter,” “Natural Black 18 (Hair Color with Foreign Language),” “BYS Compact Powder Light,” “Babe Moonbeam Daily Hair Spray Whimsicle,” “Fflomror Mascara No: M2176,” “Now Solutions Shea Nut Oil Moisturizing-Purpose Nourish & Moisturize,” “Crayon Touch-Me Foot Mask Double Structure Sheet Mask (with Foreign Language),” “Coast Pacific Force Classic Scent Refreshing Deodorant Soap,” “Iman Of Noble Fruits Lips,” “Bobbie Cosmetics Hand Sanitizer Spray,” “Fflomror Eyeliner No,” “24h Eccsece Turbo Volum Express Mascara No. M2224,” “Hair Treats Curl Defining Hair Mousse with Jojoba Oil,” and “Palmer’s Shea Formula With Vitamin E Raw Shea Hand Cream.”
The FDA's verification process, conducted through postmarketing surveillance, has revealed that these products lack valid Certificate of Product Notification (CPN) as of Jan. 9, 2024.
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.
FDA said these potential hazards could result from the inclusion of 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.