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Indonesia seizes over 2 million illegal cosmetics worth $17 million

From Republika · () Indonesian

Translated from Indonesian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • BPOM confiscated over 2 million illegal cosmetic products in Tangerang, Banten, with an estimated loss of Rp276 billion.
  • The raid targeted a warehouse suspected of distributing unregistered and hazardous cosmetic items.
  • The operation is part of BPOM's ongoing efforts to protect public health by combating the circulation of illegal and dangerous products.

Indonesia's National Agency of Drug and Food Control (BPOM) has seized more than 2 million illegal cosmetic products during a raid on a warehouse in Kelapa Dua, Tangerang, Banten. The operation, conducted on June 5, 2026, uncovered a significant quantity of unregistered and potentially harmful cosmetics, with the estimated financial loss reaching Rp276 billion (approximately $17 million USD).

This raid is part of BPOM's continuous efforts to safeguard public health and combat the widespread distribution of illegal and dangerous products within the country. The agency has been intensifying its surveillance and enforcement activities to ensure that only registered and safe products reach consumers.

Officials stated that the confiscated items were found to be in violation of regulations, posing risks to consumer health due to their unverified ingredients and manufacturing processes. BPOM urges the public to be cautious and to only purchase cosmetic products that are officially registered and approved by the agency.

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Originally published by Republika in Indonesian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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