Vietnam Recalls 45 Cosmetic Products from Four Companies for Violations

Vietnam's Drug Administration has mandated the recall and destruction of 45 cosmetic products across four companies due to regulatory violations. The companies involved are X.C.G.G., ALICE CAO CO., LTD., IWON VIETNAM CO., LTD., and Hong Lam Import Export and Retail Co., Ltd.

The primary reasons cited for the recall are the companies' failure to provide complete product information dossiers (PIF) as required by law. Additionally, some products were found to have ingredient formulas that did not match their officially declared contents. This discrepancy raises concerns about product safety and transparency.

Specifically, ALICE CAO CO., LTD. faces the recall of 20 products, including well-known brands like Anessa sunscreen, Hadalabo facial cleanser, and Aquafresh toothpaste. Hong Lam Import Export and Retail Co., Ltd. must recall nine products, eight of which are from the Reihaku Hatomugi brand. X.C.G.G. in Ho Chi Minh City is recalling six products, including TIA'M and V&A Beauty items, while IWON VIETNAM CO., LTD. must recall ten products from Luvum, TIA'M, and Foodaholic brands.

The Drug Administration has instructed provincial health departments to notify businesses and consumers to cease selling and using the affected products. The four companies are required to inform their distributors and retailers, collect the returned items, and destroy them. They must submit a report on the recall and destruction process by July 15. The provincial health departments of Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi will oversee and report on the compliance by July 30.