"SFDA" Warns Consumers against 13 Cosmetic Products Containing Elevated Levels of Sensitive Ingredients

The Saudi Food and Drug Authority (SFDA) warned consumers not to use (13) cosmetic products that have elevated levels of sensitive ingredients.

The SFDA has explained that it collected and examined samples of cosmetic products from the local markets to ensure their safety.

Examination results revealed that the products contain elevated levels of sensitive ingredients without mentioning Ingredient declaration on the label, which exceeded allowable limits according the safety requirements of cosmetics and personal care products regulations NO. SFDA.CO/GSO 1943:2016.

Noting, high exposure to these ingredients can cause health risks. 

The following products have been warned against: 

"Oud Afgano Intense" with expiry date 01/2022.

" Oud Al Habayeb", the expiry date is during 36 months from the date of opening. 

"24 Hours" , the expiry date is during 36 months from the date of opening.

 "dk Private Oud", the expiry date is during 12 months from the date of opening. 

 "dk Unique Patchouli", the expiry date is during 12 months from the date of opening.  

"dk King Amber", the expiry date is during 12 months from the date of opening.

"Oud Bu Khalifa", with the expiry date 12/2020 

"Julia", with expiry date 05/2022

 "Abedini Oud Ateeq" with expiry date 01/2021. 

"Abedini Nujoom Al Hub" with expiry date 01/2021. 

 " Armmand Rose In Red" with expiry date 2024

 "Parfume Gallery Bouquet Ispahan"

"J. Casanova Paris Native Malachite Pour Femme Body Spray Deodorant " with batch number (B00217196 A) and expiry date 07/2020. 

The Authority advises consumers who have allergic or sensitive to certain ingredients to stop using the above products and dispose any sample they may have.

Stressing the importance of buying products from reliable sources that could be traced.

The SFDA has taken the necessary actions in cooperation with specialized authorities in order to follow up the recall of product from the markets, ban their entry to the Kingdom until modifying the labels and adding all ingredients that may cause fragrance sensitivities.