According to the announcement, the Cosmetics Division of the Pharmaceutical Services received a notification via the Business Alert Gateway regarding the recall of these cosmetic products in Europe, and the Pharmaceutical Services are urging consumers who may have these products in their possession to stop using them or, if they find them, to contact the Pharmaceutical Services by phone at 22608606, 22608682, and 22608689.

The recalled cosmetic products are as follows:

Cosmetic product with the trade name: “TVLV, Dual-Ended Concealer & Foundation Stick” Barcode: 78080405740 – China – The product has been recalled because, according to its labeling, it contains the substance octamethylcyclotetrasiloxane (cyclotetrasiloxane, D4), which is prohibited in cosmetic products.  The product does not comply with the provisions of the European Cosmetics Regulation (EC) No. 1223/2009.

Cosmetic product with the trade name: “Smilekit, Teeth Whitening Pen” Barcode: 15574335106 – China – The product has been recalled because it contains hydrogen peroxide at a concentration higher than permitted. The product does not comply with the provisions of the European Cosmetics Regulation (EC) 1223/2009.

Cosmetic product with the trade name: “Melao Isolation Sunscreen SPF 50+” Barcode: HE472036sb260116125873859191074 – China- The product has been recalled because its sun protection factor (SPF) is lower than that stated on the product label.  The product does not comply with the provisions of the European Cosmetics Regulation (EC) No. 1223/2009.

Cosmetic product with the trade name: “Welsunde, Toothpaste” Barcode: 71249795765 – China – The product has been recalled because the presence of methylparaben, which is not listed in the product’s ingredients, was detected. Furthermore, the product has not been notified to the European Cosmetics Notification Portal (CPNP).  The product does not comply with the provisions of the European Cosmetics Regulation (EC) No. 1223/2009.

Cosmetic product with the trade name: “WELSUNDE, Toothpaste” Barcode: 13654554454 – China – The product has been recalled because it was found to contain salicylic acid, methylparaben, and benzoic acid, which are not listed in the product’s ingredients list.   Furthermore, the product has not been notified to the European Cosmetics Notification Portal (CPNP). The product does not comply with the provisions of the European Cosmetics Regulation (EC) No. 1223/2009.

Source: CNA