FDA flags 29 unregistered cosmetics for toxic chemical content

THE Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced that 29 types of unregistered cosmetics made in Thailand, India, the Philippines and South Korea were found to contain hazardous substances and chemicals that are harmful to health and proven unsafe to use.

Under the guidance of the Ministry of Health, the FDA has been monitoring the market systematically to ensure the quality of cosmetics that are considered safe for use. Additionally, as per the ASEAN Post-Marketing Alert System (PMAS) Report, 29 types of cosmetics were found unregistered and were identified as harmful by some regional states (Malaysia, Indonesia, Brunei Darussalam, the Philippines and Thailand) due to harmful and prohibited chemicals that pose health risks. Therefore, the FDA warns the public of these unsafe cosmetics.

They are JC beauty culture radiance renewal serum, The Perfect derma cream, Glowing Beauty skincare by Glowing Beauty glowing night treatment, Khojati Delux Surma, Rajni Gold Diamond Cherry Red Henna Cone, Rajni Gold Diamond Nail Henna Red, Rajni Gold Diamond Red Henna Cone, MC, Beauty Wise rejuvenating toner, Kojiesan skin lightening cleanser + toner with hydromoist, Formulove (The Original Niacinamide Tawas Soap), Kojiesan skin lightening face cream SPF 15 UVA/UVB protection with hydromoist, iWhite Korea Whiteningvita facial cream, Beauche skin lightening daily body lotion, Perfect skin all naturals extra strength rejuvenating macro peeling toner 60 mililitres, Love skin perfection rejuvenating toner, Uyana tone up night cream, Rani Satti Mehandi, Cher Bio Hair dyeing herb powder dark brown, Indeko herbal Indigo hair colour, Chanmaneenart organic Bhringraj, Barbie Pink, White Plus booster aura body cream and BeQuaLa moisturizer and whitening cream.

Those prohibited chemicals can cause skin irritation, swelling, rash, numbness, muscle cramps, fatigue, headaches, dizziness and depression. Prolonged exposure can also lead to kidney failure and other chronic diseases.

Thus, cosmetic importing companies, distributors, wholesalers and retailers should not ethically distribute unregistered cosmetics that are declared unsafe for use. The relevant authorities will take legal action against them under Paragraph 3 (D) of Section 3, of the Public Health Law for non-compliance.

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