Issued on 15/6, the decision details a list of recalled products, including common items such as Hadalabo facial cleanser, Anessa sunscreen, Aquafresh toothpaste, and various other skin and hair care products.
Authorities mandate that all involved entities complete the recall and destruction of non-compliant products, submitting reports by 15/7. This action follows on-site inspections conducted in 3/2026 of companies responsible for bringing these products to market.
The primary reason for this extensive recall stems from companies failing to provide complete product information files (PIF) as required by law. Additionally, the actual ingredient formulas of some products did not match what was declared to regulatory agencies.
Alice Cao Co., Ltd. in Hanoi leads the recall list with 20 products. Notable items include Hadalabo Foaming Facial Cleanser, Anessa Perfect UV Sunscreen, and Aquafresh Clear Mint toothpaste. These products primarily received their declaration receipt numbers between 3-4/2025.
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Some cosmetic products included in the recall list. Photo: Drug Administration of Vietnam |
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Another Hanoi-based entity, Hong Lam Import-Export and Retail Co., Ltd., must also destroy 9 products. Of these, 8 belong to Japan’s ReiHaku Hatomugi brand, including makeup remover, facial cleanser, and moisturizer.
In TP HCM, IWON Vietnam Co., Ltd. is recalling 10 TIA'M brand products: Snail & Azulene Low pH Cleanser, Pore Minimizing 21 Serum, and Deep Hydration Glow Cream.
Specifically, the Luvum Green Citrus Vitamin C Gel Cream Plus from this company was found to have a formula discrepancy compared to its original dossier.
Additionally, X.C.G.G Co., Ltd. must recall 6 cosmetic products, including TIA'M Vita A Bakuchiol Youth Serum and V&A Beauty Long-Wear Cushion Foundation, due to dossier errors.
According to experts, products with actual formulas that do not match their declared dossiers can compromise quality, increasing the risk of allergies or adverse effects for users. The absence of a complete product information file (PIF) also complicates authorities' efforts to verify ingredient origins and chemical safety for Vietnamese consumers.
The Drug Administration of Vietnam advises consumers to immediately stop using the listed products to ensure health safety. According to Mr. Ta Manh Hung, Deputy Director of the Drug Administration, stringent enforcement against non-compliant product batches has tightened quality control for cosmetics in circulation. Statistics indicate that the rate of cosmetic quality violations has decreased to below 1,5% out of more than 3,000 samples tested.
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