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Guidelines on Reporting Undesirable Effects, Recalls & Manufacturing Errors of Cosmetics

2022-08-08
Guidelines on Reporting Undesirable Effects, Recalls & Manufacturing Errors of Cosmetics
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SFDA Warns Against Make-Up Toy Kit Containing Antimony

Warning Date
    2022-06-09
Warning Reason
Correction Actions
Advices to Consumer

SFDA Warns Against Make-Up Toy Kit Containing Antimony

2022-06-09

The Saudi Food & Drug Authority (SFDA) issued a warning against a makeup toy kit due to containing high level of “antimony”, which exceeded the  permissible limit as an impurity according to the safety requirements of cosmetics and personal care products regulations NO. SFDA.CO/GSO 1943, as well as the product is not notified  in the Electronic System of Cosmetic Product notification (eCosma).

  • To report sector-related issues

  • Call Centre 19999


Other Warnings

Lists of prohibited and restricted cosmetic ingredients colourants preservatives and UV filters

2024-03-27
Lists of prohibited and restricted cosmetic ingredients colourants preservatives and UV filters
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AL-ETHMED EYELINER

Warning Date
    2022-03-17
Warning Reason
Correction Actions
Advices to Consumer

SFDA Warns Against Eye Care Products for Containing High level of Lead

2022-03-17

The Saudi Food and Drug Authority (SFDA) has warned against two eye care products, black and red AL-ETHMED EYELINER, because they contain a high level of lead, which exceeded the permissible limit as an impurity.

  • To report sector-related issues

  • Call Centre 19999


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SFDA Warns Consumers against using two Makeup Products due to Contain High Levels of Lead and Arsenic

Warning Date
    2021-09-27
Manufacture Company

Warning Reason
Correction Actions
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“SFDA” Warns Consumers against using two Makeup Products due to Contain High Levels of Lead and Arsenic

2021-09-27

The Saudi Food and Drug Authority (SFDA) issued warning against the use of two "blush" makeup products as they contain high level of lead and arsenic, which exceeded the acceptable impurity limits according to the safety requirements of cosmetics and personal care products regulations NO. SFDA.CO/GSO 1943:2016. 
Noting, exposure to high level of these substances may cause health risks to the consumer.
Products details are as follow:
•  "Nitrq Beauty 4 colors blusher 01", with an expiration date of 06/2024

  • To report sector-related issues

  • Call Centre 19999


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Investor Guide to Obtain a License for Cosmetic Manufacturer

2019-04-14
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Warning Date
    2021-03-24

“SFDA” Warns Against “Alwasma Om Alhelwat Herb”

2021-03-24

The Saudi Food & Drug Authority (SFDA) issued a warning against hair care product as it contains high bacteria and fungi levels and it is not listed on the Electronic system of cosmetic product listing (eCosma).

The SFDA has explained that it examined samples of hair care products, from the local markets to ensure its safety.

  • To report sector-related issues

  • Call Centre 19999


Other Warnings

Warning Date
    2021-01-07

“SFDA” Warns Against 3 Henna Products

2021-01-07

The Saudi Food & Drug Authority (SFDA) issued a warning against 3 Henna Products as it contains high bacteria and fungi levels exceeded the acceptable limits.

The SFDA has explained that it examined samples of henna products from the local markets to ensure its safety.

  • To report sector-related issues

  • Call Centre 19999


Other Warnings

Warning Date
    2021-03-17
Manufacture Company

“SFDA” Warns of Skincare Product "Health & Beauty Aztec Secret Indian Healing Clay" Containing a High Percentage Bacteria and Arsenic

2021-03-17

The Saudi Food & Drug Authority (SFDA) issued a warning against skincare product named “Health & Beauty Aztec Secret Indian Healing Clay”, because it contains high percentage of bacteria and arsenic.

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

  • To report sector-related issues

  • Call Centre 19999


Other Warnings

Warning Date
    2021-04-04
Warning Reason
Correction Actions
Advices to Consumer

“SFDA” Warns against 12 Makeup Toy Kit Containing “Antimony and Arsenic”

2021-04-04

The Saudi Food & Drug Authority (SFDA) issued a warning against 12 makeup toy kit due to containing “Antimony and Arsenic”, which exceeded the acceptable impurity limits according to the safety requirements of cosmetics and personal care products regulations NO. SFDA.CO/GSO 1943:2016, as well as the product is not listed on the Electronic System of Cosmetic Product Listing (eCosma).

  • To report sector-related issues

  • Call Centre 19999


Other Warnings

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