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

Warning Date
    2020-03-16

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

2020-03-16

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.

  • To report sector-related issues

  • Call Centre 19999


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Warning Date
    2020-05-13
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"SFDA" Warns of Using Two Keratin Hair Treatment Products as They Contain High Percentage of "Formaldehyde"

2020-05-13

The Saudi Food and Drug Authority (SFDA) issued warning against the use of two keratin hair treatment products as they contain high percentage of "Formaldehyde"

The Authority has explained that it collected and examined samples of keratin hair treatment products from the local markets to ensure their safety.

Examination results revealed that the mentioned products contain high percentage of "Formaldehyde", which exceeded allowable limits according to the safety requirements of cosmetics and personal care products regulations NO. SFDA.CO/GSO 1943:2016.

  • To report sector-related issues

  • Call Centre 19999


Other Warnings

Warning Date
    2020-11-25

“SFDA” Warns Against 5 Henna Products

2020-11-25

The Saudi Food & Drug Authority (SFDA) issued a warning against 5 Henna Products as it contains high bacteria and fungi levels.

The SFDA has explained that it collected and 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
    2020-10-29
Warning Reason
Correction Actions
Advices to Consumer

“SFDA” Warns against 4 Liquid Hand Soap Products Contain High Levels of Bacteria

2020-10-29

The Saudi Food & Drug Authority (SFDA) is warning against the use of 4 liquid hand soap products due to high levels of bacteria, which is contrary to the safety requirements of cosmetics and personal care products regulations NO. SFDA.CO/GSO 1943:2016. 
The SFDA has explained that it has collected and examined samples of cosmatic products from the local markets to ensure its safety.

  • To report sector-related issues

  • Call Centre 19999


Other Warnings

Warning Date
    2020-10-19
Manufacture Company

“SFDA” Warns Against Lip-Care Product due to Contain High Levels of Lead and Arsenic

2020-10-19

The Saudi Food & Drug Authority (SFDA) is warning against the use of "NITRQ BEAUTY NICOPANDA LIPSTICK ROSE TAUPE 10" due to high content of lead and arsenic, which exceeded the acceptable impurity limits.

  • To report sector-related issues

  • Call Centre 19999


Other Warnings

Warning Date
    2020-10-07

“SFDA” Warns Against 5 Perfumes due to Contain High Levels of “Methanol” 

2020-10-07

The Saudi Food and Drug Authority (SFDA) has warned of 5 perfumes due to contain high levels of (Methanol), which exceeded allowable limits according to the safety requirements of cosmetics and personal care products NO. SFDA.CO/GSO 1943:2016.

Noting, exposure to high levels of (Methanol) can cause health risks to the consumers.

  • To report sector-related issues

  • Call Centre 19999


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Warning Date
    2020-07-29
Manufacture Company

The "SFDA" Warns Consumers not to use "AGIVA BEARD OIL MOUSTACHE 02", as it contains a High Concentration of prohibited Substance

2020-07-29

The Saudi Food & Drug Authority (SFDA) is warning against the use of "AGIVA BEARD OIL MOUSTACHE 02" due to high content of a prohibite substance "octamethylcyclotetrasiloxane"
The SFDA had observed an alert issued by the EU Rapid Alert System for Non-Food Products (RAPEX) about a product that contains a high concentration of prohibited substance, which does not comply with the safety requirements of cosmetics and personal care products regulations SFDA.CO/GSO 1943:2016.

  • To report sector-related issues

  • Call Centre 19999


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