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 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 4, 2026 | EU | Setablu Fiori d'arancio (Perfumed water) Made in Italy | Setablu | 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 4, 2026 | EU | Sanosan Doccia schiuma (Shower foam) Made in Italy | Sanosan | 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 4, 2026 | EU | SPUMA DI SCIAMPAGNA SSpa - pink love potion (Shower cream) Made in Italy | SPUMA DI SCIAMPAGNA | According to the list of ingredients, both products contain 2-(4-tert-butylbenzyl) propionaldehyde (BMHCA), which is prohibited in cosmetic products. BMHCA... Serious risk | Source |
| Sep 4, 2026 | CA | Mumtaz - Herbal Kajal With Almond Oil for Sensitive Eyes and Al-Asmad Alharmain Zam Zam & Rose Water | Chemical hazard | Source | |
| Sep 3, 2026 | US | MOISTURIZING (SKIN CARE PREPARATIONS) 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 3, 2026 | US | OTHER COSMETIC AND COSMETIC PRODUCTS, N.E.C. Made in South Korea | UNKNOWN | CSTIC LBLG: The labeling appears to fail to comply with cosmetic labeling requirements of Section 602(a), and/or (b), and/or (c), and as identified by 21... Import refusal | Source |
| Sep 2, 2026 | US | FACE,BODY,AND HAND (EXCLUDING SHAVING PREPARATIONS) (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 2, 2026 | US | EYE MAKEUP REMOVER (EYE MAKEUP PREPARATIONS) Made in South Korea | Cosmax Inc | NO ENGLISH: Required label or labeling appears to not be in English in violation of 21 C.F.R. 201.15(c)(1). Import refusal | Source |
| Sep 2, 2026 | US | OTHER SKIN CARE PREPARATIONS, N.E.C. Made in South Korea | Cosmecca Korea Co., Ltd. | NO ENGLISH: Required label or labeling appears to not be in English in violation of 21 C.F.R. 801.15(c)(1) Import refusal | Source |
| Sep 2, 2026 | US | OTHER SKIN CARE PREPARATIONS, N.E.C. Made in South Korea | Cosmecca Korea Co., Ltd. | NO ENGLISH: Required label or labeling appears to not be in English in violation of 21 C.F.R. 801.15(c)(1) Import refusal | Source |
| Sep 2, 2026 | US | OTHER SKIN CARE PREPARATIONS, N.E.C. Made in South Korea | COSMAX BTI | NO ENGLISH: Required label or labeling appears to not be in English in violation of 21 C.F.R. 801.15(c)(1) Import refusal | Source |
| Sep 2, 2026 | US | OTHER MAKEUP PREPARATION, NOT FOR THE EYES, N.E.C. Made in South Korea | COSMAX BTI | NO ENGLISH: Required label or labeling appears to not be in English in violation of 21 C.F.R. 801.15(c)(1) Import refusal | Source |
| Sep 2, 2026 | US | FACE POWDERS (MAKEUP PREPARATIONS, NOT FOR EYES) Made in South Korea | CREAM COSMAX CO. LTD | NO ENGLISH: Required label or labeling appears to not be in English in violation of 21 C.F.R. 201.15(c)(1). Import refusal | Source |
| Sep 2, 2026 | US | FACE,BODY,AND HAND (EXCLUDING SHAVING PREPARATIONS) (SKIN CARE PREPARATIONS) Made in South Korea | Cosmecca Korea Co., Ltd. | NO ENGLISH: Required label or labeling appears to not be in English in violation of 21 C.F.R. 801.15(c)(1) Import refusal | Source |
| Sep 2, 2026 | US | OTHER SKIN CARE PREPARATIONS, N.E.C. Made in South Korea | CREAM COSMAX CO. LTD | NO ENGLISH: Required label or labeling appears to not be in English in violation of 21 C.F.R. 801.15(c)(1) Import refusal | Source |
| Sep 2, 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 2, 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 1, 2026 | US | OTHER HAIR PREPARATIONS, NON-COLORING), N.E.C. Made in South Korea | Seoul Cosmetics Co., Ltd. | CSTIC LBLG: The labeling appears to fail to comply with cosmetic labeling requirements of Section 602(a), and/or (b), and/or (c), and as identified by 21... Import refusal | Source |
| Aug 31, 2026 | US | OTHER SKIN CARE PREPARATIONS, N.E.C. Made in South Korea | Daewoong Pharmaceutical, 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 |
| Aug 28, 2026 | EU | Maycheer Ultra Protect SPF 90+ Dry Touch Sunblock (Sun protection cream) Made in People's Republic of China | Maycheer | The actual protection factor of the sunscreen is lower than declared (measured values lower than SPF 2). Consequently, the user will be under-protected... Serious risk | Source |
| Aug 28, 2026 | EU | OUHOE SPF100 BODY & FACE, UV & POLLUTION DEFENSE, UVB/UVA PROTECTION Sunscreen Lotion (Sun screen) Made in People's Republic of China | OUHOE | The actual protection factor of the sunscreen is lower than declared (measured values as low as SPF 0). Consequently, the user will be under-protected... Serious risk | Source |
| Aug 28, 2026 | EU | Innovation Anthelios UVmune 400 Fluide Oil Control (Sun screen) Made in People's Republic of China | The actual protection factor of the sunscreen is lower than declared (measured values lower than SPF 2). Consequently, the user will be under-protected... Serious risk | Source | |
| Aug 28, 2026 | EU | trucosmetics Lash Serum - Longer And Fuller Eyelashes (Eyelash serum) Made in Cyprus | trucosmetics | The product contains the active substance cloprostenol isopropyl ester (measured value up to 0.003 mg/kg), which should be used under supervision of an... Serious risk | Source |
| Aug 28, 2026 | US | OTHER HAIR PREPARATIONS, NON-COLORING), N.E.C. Made in South Korea | Seoul 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 |
| Aug 28, 2026 | US | SHAMPOOS (HAIR PREPARATIONS, NON-COLORING) Made in South Korea | Seoul 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 |
| Aug 26, 2026 | US | ULTRAVIOLET SCREEN/SUNSCREEN N.E.C. 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 |
| Aug 25, 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 |
| Aug 25, 2026 | US | ULTRAVIOLET SCREEN/SUNSCREEN N.E.C. Made in South Korea | Kolmar Korea 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 |
| Aug 25, 2026 | US | ZINC OXIDE (ULTRAVIOLET SCREEN/SUNSCREEN) Made in South Korea | Megacos Manufacturing 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 |
| Aug 25, 2026 | US | ULTRAVIOLET SCREEN/SUNSCREEN N.E.C. Made in South Korea | Kolmar Korea 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 |
| Aug 25, 2026 | US | HOMOSALATE (ULTRAVIOLET SCREEN/SUNSCREEN) Made in South Korea | Cosmecca 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 |
| Aug 25, 2026 | US | OTHER HAIR PREPARATIONS, NON-COLORING), N.E.C. 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 |
| Aug 25, 2026 | US | ULTRAVIOLET SCREEN/SUNSCREEN N.E.C. Made in South Korea | Nowcos 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 |
| Aug 25, 2026 | US | ULTRAVIOLET SCREEN/SUNSCREEN N.E.C. Made in South Korea | HINATURE | 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 |
| Aug 25, 2026 | US | ULTRAVIOLET SCREEN/SUNSCREEN N.E.C. Made in South Korea | Kolmar Korea 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 |
| Aug 25, 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 |
| Aug 25, 2026 | US | FACE,BODY,AND HAND (EXCLUDING SHAVING PREPARATIONS) (SKIN CARE PREPARATIONS) Made in South Korea | MH AND COMPANY | CSTIC LBLG: The labeling appears to fail to comply with cosmetic labeling requirements of Section 602(a), and/or (b), and/or (c), and as identified by 21... Import refusal | Source |
| Aug 25, 2026 | US | HOMOSALATE (ULTRAVIOLET SCREEN/SUNSCREEN) Made in South Korea | GREEN COS 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 |
| Aug 25, 2026 | US | ULTRAVIOLET SCREEN/SUNSCREEN N.E.C. Made in South Korea | Kolmar Korea 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 |
| Aug 23, 2026 | US | TONICS, DRESSINGS, AND OTHER HAIR GROOMING AIDS (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 |
| Aug 21, 2026 | EU | LUXURE PARFUMES SOLARITA (Perfume) Made in Poland | LUXURE PARFUMES | 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 |
| Aug 21, 2026 | EU | NG HEAVEN´S SMELL (Perfume) Made in The Netherlands | NG | 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 |
| Aug 21, 2026 | EU | PEARLY Cherry blossom liquid soap (Hand soap) Made in Türkiye | PEARLY | 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 |
| Aug 21, 2026 | EU | FA men (Deodorant) Made in Germany | FA | 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 |
| Aug 21, 2026 | EU | SYOSS PROFESSIONAL PERFORMANCE Salonplex hair reconstruction (Shampoo) Made in Germany | SYOSS PROFESSIONAL PERFORMANCE | 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 |
| Aug 20, 2026 | US | MOISTURIZING (SKIN CARE PREPARATIONS) Made in South Korea | Nowcos Co., Ltd. | COSM MISB2: The article is subject to refusal of admission pursuant to Section 801(a)(3) in that it appears that its labeling is false or misleading in any... Import refusal | Source |
| Aug 20, 2026 | US | OTHER HAIR PREPARATIONS, NON-COLORING), N.E.C. Made in South Korea | Seoul Cosmetics Co., Ltd. | DIRSEXMPT: The article is subject to refusal of admission pursuant to Section 801(a)(3) in that it appears to be a drug within the meaning of Section 201(g)... Import refusal | Source |
| Aug 20, 2026 | US | OTHER MAKEUP PREPARATION, NOT FOR THE EYES, N.E.C. Made in South Korea | Seoul Cosmetics Co., Ltd. | DIRSEXMPT: The article is subject to refusal of admission pursuant to Section 801(a)(3) in that it appears to be a drug within the meaning of Section 201(g)... Import refusal | Source |
| Aug 20, 2026 | US | MOISTURIZING (SKIN CARE PREPARATIONS) Made in South Korea | Nowcos Co., Ltd. | COSM MISB2: The article is subject to refusal of admission pursuant to Section 801(a)(3) in that it appears that its labeling is false or misleading in any... Import refusal | Source |
| Aug 20, 2026 | US | OTHER SKIN CARE PREPARATIONS, N.E.C. Made in South Korea | CNF CO., LTD. | DIRSEXMPT: The article is subject to refusal of admission pursuant to Section 801(a)(3) in that it appears to be a drug within the meaning of Section 201(g)... Import refusal | Source |
| Aug 19, 2026 | US | ZINC OXIDE (ULTRAVIOLET SCREEN/SUNSCREEN) Made in South Korea | COSMECCA 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 |
| Aug 19, 2026 | US | OTHER SKIN CARE PREPARATIONS, N.E.C. 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 |
| Aug 19, 2026 | US | FACE,BODY,AND HAND (EXCLUDING SHAVING PREPARATIONS) (SKIN CARE PREPARATIONS) 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 |
| Aug 19, 2026 | US | ULTRAVIOLET SCREEN/SUNSCREEN N.E.C. Made in South Korea | BELOVE COSMETIC 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 |
| Aug 19, 2026 | US | OTHER SKIN CARE PREPARATIONS, N.E.C. 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 |
| Aug 19, 2026 | US | ULTRAVIOLET SCREEN/SUNSCREEN N.E.C. Made in South Korea | BELOVE COSMETIC 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 |
| Aug 18, 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 |
| Aug 18, 2026 | US | SKIN FRESHENERS (SKIN CARE PREPARATIONS) Made in South Korea | GDK 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 |
| Aug 18, 2026 | US | OTHER HAIR PREPARATIONS, NON-COLORING), N.E.C. Made in South Korea | Seoul 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 |
| Aug 14, 2026 | EU | FOR FUN SUMMER (Perfume) | 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.