Official recall, safety alert and import refusal records for cosmetics and sunscreens from Korea (MFDS), the EU (Safety Gate), the U.S. (FDA) and Canada (Health Canada). Has a Korean product had problems in other countries? Filter by “Made in South Korea”.
| Date | Product | Firm | Reason | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 16, 2026 | EU | Puella Double Y PERFUME (Perfume) Made in Czechia | Puella | This product has an excessive concentration of Isoeugenol (measured value: up to 0.14% by weight). This substance may cause an allergic skin reaction. This... Serious risk | Source |
| Oct 16, 2026 | EU | Schwarzkopf TAFT MIT FLUSSIGEM ELASTIN PERFECT FLEX SCHAUMFESTIGER (Hair mousse) Made in Germany | Schwarzkopf | According to the list of ingredients, the product contains butylphenyl methylpropional (BMHCA), which is prohibited in cosmetic products. BMHCA may harm the... Serious risk | Source |
| Oct 16, 2026 | EU | Wish You (Body spray) Made in United Kingdom | The product contains hydroxyisohexyl 3-cyclohexene carboxaldehyde (HICC), which is prohibited in cosmetic products. HICC may cause an allergic skin... Serious risk | Source | |
| Oct 16, 2026 | EU | Heart Beat fragrant mist brume parfumee (Body spray) Made in United Kingdom | The product contains hydroxyisohexyl 3-cyclohexene carboxaldehyde (HICC), which is prohibited in cosmetic products. HICC may cause an allergic skin... Serious risk | Source | |
| Oct 16, 2026 | EU | Lotus Valley PERFUMES BELURE (Eau de toilette) Made in United Arab Emirates | Lotus Valley PERFUMES | According to the list of ingredients, the product contains butylphenyl methylpropional (BMHCA), which is prohibited in cosmetic products. BMHCA may harm the... Serious risk | Source |
| Oct 16, 2026 | EU | Helios Herb AFTER-SUN MILK WITH ALOE VERA AND D-PANTHENOL (After sun lotion) Made in Czechia | Helios Herb | According to the list of ingredients, the product contains butylphenyl methylpropional (BMHCA), which is prohibited in cosmetic products. BMHCA may harm the... Serious risk | Source |
| Oct 16, 2026 | EU | Levantiner Naturschwamm (Intimate care sponges) Made in Germany | Levantiner | Although the product is accompanied by instructions on how to use, clean and store it, these contain no information on the risk of toxic shock syndrome... Serious risk | Source |
| Oct 9, 2026 | EU | PJMASKS KIDS' SET (Cosmetics set) Made in Spain | PJMASKS | According to the list of ingredients, the product contains butylphenyl methylpropional (BMHCA), which is prohibited in cosmetic products. BMHCA may harm the... Serious risk | Source |
| Oct 9, 2026 | EU | Tertio Smalto gel (Gel nail polish) Made in People's Republic of China | Tertio | According to the list of ingredients, the product contains Diphenyl(2,4,6-trimethylbenzoyl)phosphine oxide (TPO), which is prohibited in cosmetic products.... Serious risk | Source |
| Oct 2, 2026 | EU | Lion Francesco Scent of VAHRAN (Perfume) Made in Türkiye | Lion Francesco | According to the list of ingredients, the product contains butylphenyl methylpropional (BMHCA), which is prohibited in cosmetic products. BMHCA may harm the... Serious risk | Source |
| Oct 2, 2026 | EU | Bare Anatomy Anti-Dandruff Shampoo (Shampoo) Made in India | Bare Anatomy | According to the list of ingredients, the product contains butylphenyl methylpropional (BMHCA), which is forbidden in cosmetic products. BMHCA may harm the... Serious risk | Source |
| Oct 2, 2026 | EU | CLEAR (Acrylic powder) Made in United States | CLEAR | The acrylic powder contains an excessive amount of dibenzoyl peroxide. This chemical is skin sensitizing and an eye irritant The product does not comply... Serious risk | Source |
| Oct 2, 2026 | EU | Topline Brown Henna (Hair dye) Made in India | Topline | The product contains barium (measured value up to 16.9 % by weight). Barium can be easily absorbed and has toxic effects on the body impairing muscle, heart... Serious risk | Source |
| Oct 2, 2026 | EU | ALOHA NAILS & COSMETICS REPAIR GEL MILKY LILAC (Gel nail polish) Made in Greece | ALOHA NAILS & COSMETICS | The product contains Diphenyl(2,4,6-trimethylbenzoyl)phosphine oxide (TPO) (measured value 0,77 % by weight, which is prohibited in cosmetic products. TPO... Serious risk | Source |
| Sep 25, 2026 | EU | Hairfiller Instant Dye Shampoo Medium Brown (Shampoo) Made in People's Republic of China | Hairfiller | According to the list of ingredients, the product contains p-phenylenediamine (PPD), phenylmethylpyrazolone and m-aminophenol which are prohibited in... Serious risk | Source |
| Sep 25, 2026 | EU | Hairfiller Instant Dye Shampoo Dark Brown (Shampoo) Made in People's Republic of China | Hairfiller | According to the list of ingredients, the product contains p-phenylenediamine (PPD), phenylmethylpyrazolone and m-aminophenol which are prohibited in... Serious risk | Source |
| Sep 25, 2026 | EU | Hairfiller Instant Dye Shampoo Black (Shampoo) Made in People's Republic of China | Hairfiller | According to the list of ingredients, the product contains p-phenylenediamine (PPD), phenylmethylpyrazolone and m-aminophenol which are prohibited in... Serious risk | Source |
| Sep 25, 2026 | EU | Parley Advanced Beauty Cream - Pearl Shine, Goldie (Skin-lightening cream) Made in Pakistan | Parley | This product contains mercury (measured value: 9 840 mg/kg). Mercury accumulates in the body and can damage the kidneys, brain and nervous system.... Serious risk | Source |
| Sep 23, 2026 | US | SHAMPOOS (HAIR PREPARATIONS, NON-COLORING) Made in South Korea | Seoul Cosmetics Co., Ltd. | DRUG GMPS: The article is subject to refusal of admission pursuant to Section 801(a)(3) in that the methods used in and controls used for the manufacture,... Import refusal | Source |
| Sep 23, 2026 | US | MOISTURIZING (SKIN CARE PREPARATIONS) Made in South Korea | BRAND501 CORP | UNAPPROVED: The article is subject to refusal of admission pursuant to Section 801(a)(3) in that it appears to be a new drug within the meaning of Section... Import refusal | Source |
| Sep 21, 2026 | US | OTHER SKIN CARE PREPARATIONS, N.E.C. Made in South Korea | Cosmecca Korea Co., Ltd. | UNAPPROVED: The article is subject to refusal of admission pursuant to Section 801(a)(3) in that it appears to be a new drug within the meaning of Section... Import refusal | Source |
| Sep 21, 2026 | US | MOISTURIZING (SKIN CARE PREPARATIONS) Made in South Korea | Cosmecca Korea Co., Ltd. | UNAPPROVED: The article is subject to refusal of admission pursuant to Section 801(a)(3) in that it appears to be a new drug within the meaning of Section... Import refusal | Source |
| Sep 21, 2026 | US | MOISTURIZING (SKIN CARE PREPARATIONS) Made in South Korea | Cosmecca Korea Co., Ltd. | UNAPPROVED: The article is subject to refusal of admission pursuant to Section 801(a)(3) in that it appears to be a new drug within the meaning of Section... Import refusal | Source |
| Sep 21, 2026 | US | MOISTURIZING (SKIN CARE PREPARATIONS) Made in South Korea | Cosmecca Korea Co., Ltd. | UNAPPROVED: The article is subject to refusal of admission pursuant to Section 801(a)(3) in that it appears to be a new drug within the meaning of Section... Import refusal | Source |
| Sep 21, 2026 | US | OCTISALATE (ULTRAVIOLET SCREEN/SUNSCREEN) Made in South Korea | Kolmar Korea Co., Ltd. | NOT LISTED: Appears to be misbranded as defined in section 502(o) of the FD&C Act. Based on the information available to the FDA, it appears that the drug... Import refusal | Source |
| Sep 21, 2026 | US | MOISTURIZING (SKIN CARE PREPARATIONS) Made in South Korea | Cosmecca Korea Co., Ltd. | UNAPPROVED: The article is subject to refusal of admission pursuant to Section 801(a)(3) in that it appears to be a new drug within the meaning of Section... Import refusal | Source |
| Sep 21, 2026 | US | MOISTURIZING (SKIN CARE PREPARATIONS) Made in South Korea | Cosmecca Korea Co., Ltd. | UNAPPROVED: The article is subject to refusal of admission pursuant to Section 801(a)(3) in that it appears to be a new drug within the meaning of Section... Import refusal | Source |
| Sep 21, 2026 | US | OTHER SKIN CARE PREPARATIONS, N.E.C. Made in South Korea | Cosmax Inc | UNAPPROVED: The article is subject to refusal of admission pursuant to Section 801(a)(3) in that it appears to be a new drug within the meaning of Section... Import refusal | Source |
| Sep 21, 2026 | US | MOISTURIZING (SKIN CARE PREPARATIONS) Made in South Korea | Cosmecca Korea Co., Ltd. | UNAPPROVED: The article is subject to refusal of admission pursuant to Section 801(a)(3) in that it appears to be a new drug within the meaning of Section... Import refusal | Source |
| Sep 21, 2026 | CA | Schwarzkopf Professional Osis Grip Mousse 6.76fl Oz/200ml | Injury hazard | Source | |
| Sep 19, 2026 | US | HAIR CONDITIONERS (HAIR PREPARATIONS, NON-COLORING) Made in South Korea | Seoul Cosmetics Co., Ltd. | DRUG GMPS: The article is subject to refusal of admission pursuant to Section 801(a)(3) in that the methods used in and controls used for the manufacture,... Import refusal | Source |
| Sep 18, 2026 | EU | EAU DE LACOSTE (Eau de toilette) Made in United Kingdom | LACOSTE | According to the list of ingredients, the product contains 2-(4-tert-butylbenzyl) propionaldehyde (BMHCA), which is prohibited in cosmetic products. BMHCA... Serious risk | Source |
| Sep 18, 2026 | US | CLEANSING (COLD CREAMS, CLEANSING LOTIONS, LIQUIDS, PADS) (SKIN CARE PREPARATIONS) Made in South Korea | Seoul Cosmetics Co., Ltd. | DRUG GMPS: The article is subject to refusal of admission pursuant to Section 801(a)(3) in that the methods used in and controls used for the manufacture,... Import refusal | Source |
| Sep 18, 2026 | US | ZINC OXIDE (ULTRAVIOLET SCREEN/SUNSCREEN) Made in South Korea | Kolmar Korea Co., Ltd. | FRNMFGREG: The article is subject to refusal of admission pursuant to section 801(a)(3) in that it appears to be misbranded as defined in section 502(o) of... Import refusal | Source |
| Sep 18, 2026 | EU | Topline Royal Black Henna (Hair dye) Made in India | Topline | The product contains p-phenylenediamine (PPD) (measured value 3.4% by weight) without coupler substances. Uncoupled PPD is an extreme skin sensitiser and... Serious risk | Source |
| Sep 18, 2026 | EU | SANRIO CO. LTD Hello Kitty (Eau de cologne) Made in France | SANRIO CO. LTD | According to the list of ingredients, the product contains 2-(4-tert-butylbenzyl) propionaldehyde (BMHCA), which is prohibited in cosmetic products. BMHCA... Serious risk | Source |
| Sep 18, 2026 | EU | Hashmi Kajal Eyeliner (Eyeliner) Made in Pakistan | Hashmi | The product contains lead (measured value: 0.005 percent by weight). Lead is harmful to human health, accumulates in the body and may affect breast-fed or... Serious risk | Source |
| Sep 18, 2026 | EU | PERFUME MALL WOMEN’S EAU DE PARFUM (Perfume) Made in Greece | The product contains benzyl salicylate, but the presence is not indicated in the list of ingredients. Consumers are not aware of their presence, and may... Serious risk | Source | |
| Sep 18, 2026 | EU | Neptune (Aftershave lotion) Made in Greece | Neptune | The product contains benzyl alcohol but the presence is not indicated in the list of ingredients. Consumers are not aware of its presence and may suffer... Serious risk | Source |
| Sep 18, 2026 | EU | Gürbent (Hair cream) Made in Türkiye | Gürbent | the product contains formaldehyde, which is prohibited in cosmetics. Formaldehyde is a skin sensitiser and can trigger allergic reactions and may cause... Serious risk | Source |
| Sep 16, 2026 | US | SHAMPOOS (HAIR PREPARATIONS, NON-COLORING) Made in South Korea | Seoul Cosmetics Co., Ltd. | MFR INSAN: The article is subject to refusal of admission pursuant to section 801(a)(1) in that the article appears to have been manufactured, processed, or... Import refusal | Source |
| Sep 16, 2026 | US | OTHER HAIR PREPARATIONS, NON-COLORING), N.E.C. Made in South Korea | Seoul Cosmetics Co., Ltd. | MFR INSAN: The article is subject to refusal of admission pursuant to section 801(a)(1) in that the article appears to have been manufactured, processed, or... Import refusal | Source |
| Sep 16, 2026 | US | OTHER HAIR PREPARATIONS, NON-COLORING), N.E.C. Made in South Korea | Seoul Cosmetics Co., Ltd. | MFR INSAN: The article is subject to refusal of admission pursuant to section 801(a)(1) in that the article appears to have been manufactured, processed, or... Import refusal | Source |
| Sep 11, 2026 | EU | Smilekit Teeth Whitening pen (Teeth whitening pen) Made in People's Republic of China | Smilekit | The product has an excessive concentration of hydrogen peroxide as a bleaching substance (measured value: 7,6% by weight). Hydrogen peroxide is harmful if... Serious risk | Source |
| Sep 11, 2026 | EU | Caro White Lightening Beauty Cream (Skin-lightening product) Made in Ivory Coast | Caro White | The product has an excessive concentration of kojic acid (measured value up to 2.77% by weight). Kojic acid can affect the balance of the thyroid system and... Serious risk | Source |
| Sep 11, 2026 | EU | FELCE AZZURRA Elegante (Liquid soap) Made in Italy | FELCE AZZURRA | According to the list of ingredients, the product contains 2-(4-tert-butylbenzyl) propionaldehyde (BMHCA), which is prohibited in cosmetic products. BMHCA... Serious risk | Source |
| Sep 11, 2026 | EU | Tesori d'Oriente Tesori d’ Oriente, fior di Loto - Lotus Flower, PROFUMO AROMATICO (Perfume) Made in Italy | Tesori d'Oriente | The product contains benzyl alcohol which is not indicated on the label. Consumers are not aware of its presence, and may suffer allergic reactions or skin... Serious risk | Source |
| Sep 10, 2026 | US | EYE LOTION (EYE MAKEUP PREPARATIONS) Made in South Korea | GDK Cosmetics Co., Ltd. | REFUSE EI: The article is subject to refusal of admission pursuant to Section 801(a)(1) in that the article appears to have been manufactured, processed, or... Import refusal | Source |
| Sep 9, 2026 | US | OTHER SKIN CARE PREPARATIONS, N.E.C. Made in South Korea | Enprani Co., Ltd. | DRUG GMPS: The article is subject to refusal of admission pursuant to Section 801(a)(3) in that the methods used in and controls used for the manufacture,... Import refusal | Source |
| Sep 9, 2026 | US | OTHER SKIN CARE PREPARATIONS, N.E.C. Made in South Korea | Enprani Co., Ltd. | DRUG GMPS: The article is subject to refusal of admission pursuant to Section 801(a)(3) in that the methods used in and controls used for the manufacture,... Import refusal | Source |
| Sep 9, 2026 | US | OTHER SKIN CARE PREPARATIONS, N.E.C. Made in South Korea | Enprani Co., Ltd. | DRUG GMPS: The article is subject to refusal of admission pursuant to Section 801(a)(3) in that the methods used in and controls used for the manufacture,... Import refusal | Source |
| Sep 9, 2026 | US | OTHER SKIN CARE PREPARATIONS, N.E.C. Made in South Korea | Enprani Co., Ltd. | DRUG GMPS: The article is subject to refusal of admission pursuant to Section 801(a)(3) in that the methods used in and controls used for the manufacture,... Import refusal | Source |
| Sep 9, 2026 | US | OTHER SKIN CARE PREPARATIONS, N.E.C. Made in South Korea | Enprani Co., Ltd. | DRUG GMPS: The article is subject to refusal of admission pursuant to Section 801(a)(3) in that the methods used in and controls used for the manufacture,... Import refusal | Source |
| Sep 9, 2026 | US | DENTIFRICES (AEROSOL, LIQUID, TOOTHPASTES, TOOTHPOWDERS), WITHOUT FLUORIDE (ORAL HYGIENE PRODUCTS) Made in South Korea | K.Boeun Pharmaceutical Co.,Ltd. | DRUG GMPS: The article is subject to refusal of admission pursuant to Section 801(a)(3) in that the methods used in and controls used for the manufacture,... Import refusal | Source |
| Sep 9, 2026 | US | FACE,BODY,AND HAND (EXCLUDING SHAVING PREPARATIONS) (SKIN CARE PREPARATIONS) Made in South Korea | Dongkwang Pharm Co Ltd | UNAPPROVED: The article is subject to refusal of admission pursuant to Section 801(a)(3) in that it appears to be a new drug within the meaning of Section... Import refusal | Source |
| Sep 9, 2026 | US | CLEANSING (COLD CREAMS, CLEANSING LOTIONS, LIQUIDS, PADS) (SKIN CARE PREPARATIONS) Made in South Korea | Enprani Co., Ltd. | DRUG GMPS: The article is subject to refusal of admission pursuant to Section 801(a)(3) in that the methods used in and controls used for the manufacture,... Import refusal | Source |
| Sep 9, 2026 | US | OTHER SKIN CARE PREPARATIONS, N.E.C. Made in South Korea | Enprani Co., Ltd. | DRUG GMPS: The article is subject to refusal of admission pursuant to Section 801(a)(3) in that the methods used in and controls used for the manufacture,... Import refusal | Source |
| Sep 8, 2026 | US | SHAMPOOS (HAIR PREPARATIONS, NON-COLORING) Made in South Korea | Soleo Cosmetic CO.,LTD | DRUG GMPS: The article is subject to refusal of admission pursuant to Section 801(a)(3) in that the methods used in and controls used for the manufacture,... Import refusal | Source |
| Sep 4, 2026 | EU | Maycheer Aqua Sun Pa+++ SPF 90 Collagen Sunscreen Cream (Sun screen) Made in People's Republic of China | Maycheer | The actual protection factor of the sunscreen is lower than declared (measured value: SPF 4). Consequently, the user will be under-protected against UV... Serious risk | Source |
| Sep 4, 2026 | EU | ELITE QUEEN (Perfume) Made in People's Republic of China | According to the list of ingredients, the product contains 2-(4-tert-butylbenzyl) propionaldehyde (BMHCA), which is prohibited in cosmetic products. BMHCA... Serious risk | Source |
Sources: KR MFDS cosmetic recalls and sales suspensions (data.go.kr) · EU EU Safety Gate weekly reports, cosmetics alerts since 2015 (ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts) · US FDA Enforcement Reports for sunscreens (openFDA) and FDA Import Refusal Reports for cosmetics and sunscreens made in South Korea (accessdata.fda.gov) · CA Health Canada Recalls and Safety Alerts open data (recalls-rappels.canada.ca). An import refusal means the shipment was refused entry at the U.S. border; it is not a recall of products already on sale. Country of origin is shown as the source records it; Health Canada's open data does not give one.
Korea's MFDS cosmetic recall data, U.S. FDA recalls (openFDA) and import refusals, the EU's Safety Gate alerts, and Health Canada recalls. Each row links the official record.
A recall removes products already on the market. An FDA import refusal means a shipment was refused entry at the U.S. border; it is not a recall and does not mean products on sale are affected.
It is the country of origin given by the official source. Korea's MFDS records are always Korean products; other sources show it only when they publish it.
The EU and Canadian sources cover all cosmetics. Use the “Made in South Korea” filter to see Korean products only.
Korean, U.S. and Canadian sources are checked daily; the EU's weekly reports are checked every week.