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 | ||
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| Aug 14, 2026 | EU | BI-ES BENANZIO BLEU (Aftershave) Made in Poland | BI-ES | 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 14, 2026 | EU | COME!CLOSER 7X7 WOMEN (Perfume) Made in France | COME!CLOSER | 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 14, 2026 | EU | DORALL Collection OVERTURE (Perfume) Made in Belgium | DORALL Collection | 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 14, 2026 | EU | ADELANTE EDIZIONE ORO (Perfume) Made in The Netherlands | ADELANTE | 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 14, 2026 | EU | Giorgio Armani EAU DE PARFUM POUR HOMME (Perfume) Made in France | Giorgio Armani | 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 14, 2026 | US | ULTRAVIOLET SCREEN/SUNSCREEN N.E.C. Made in South Korea | HERBLOOM | 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 14, 2026 | US | OTHER SKIN CARE PREPARATIONS, N.E.C. Made in South Korea | LG H&H 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 14, 2026 | US | THE ONE SPF 50 INVISIBLE SUNSCREEN GEL, (Avobenzone 3%, Homosalate 7%, Octocrylene 10%, Octisalate 5%), 20ml - 0.7 fl. oz. Tube, Made in... | Allies Group Inc. | Subpotent Product: Firm Testing indicated the affected product may not reliably provide the SPF 50 protection stated on the label. Class II | Source |
| Aug 14, 2026 | US | THE ONE SPF 50 INVISIBLE SUNSCREEN GEL, (Avobenzone 3%, Homosalate 7%, Octocrylene 10%, Octisalate 5%), 50ML - 1.7 fl. oz Tube, Made in... | Allies Group Inc. | Subpotent Product: Firm Testing indicated the affected product may not reliably provide the SPF 50 protection stated on the label. Class II | Source |
| Aug 14, 2026 | US | THE ONE SPF 50 INVISIBLE SUNSCREEN GEL, (Avobenzone 3%, Homosalate 7%, Octocrylene 10%, Octisalate 5%), 90ml - 3 fl. oz. Tube, Made in... | Allies Group Inc. | Subpotent Product: Firm Testing indicated the affected product may not reliably provide the SPF 50 protection stated on the label. Class II | Source |
| Aug 14, 2026 | US | THE ONE SPF 50 INVISIBLE SUNSCREEN GEL, (Avobenzone 3%, Homosalate 7%, Octocrylene 10%, Octisalate 5%), 3ml - 0.1 fl. oz, Sachet: Single... | Allies Group Inc. | Subpotent Product: Firm Testing indicated the affected product may not reliably provide the SPF 50 protection stated on the label. Class II | Source |
| Aug 13, 2026 | US | ULTRAVIOLET SCREEN/SUNSCREEN N.E.C. Made in South Korea | COSMAX, INC. | 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 13, 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 13, 2026 | US | FACE,BODY,AND HAND (EXCLUDING SHAVING PREPARATIONS) (SKIN CARE PREPARATIONS) Made in South Korea | Young Chemical Co., Ltd. | NO 510(K): The article is subject to refusal of admission pursuant to Section 801(a)(3) in that it is a post 1976 device for which a Section... Import refusal | Source |
| Aug 13, 2026 | US | ULTRAVIOLET SCREEN/SUNSCREEN N.E.C. Made in South Korea | COSMAX, INC. | 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 13, 2026 | US | OTHER PERSONAL CLEANLINESS PRODUCTS (NOT ANTIPERSPIRANT), N.E.C. Made in South Korea | COSMAX, INC. | 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 13, 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 13, 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 13, 2026 | US | FACE,BODY,AND HAND (EXCLUDING SHAVING PREPARATIONS) (SKIN CARE PREPARATIONS) Made in South Korea | Young Chemical Co., Ltd. | NO 510(K): The article is subject to refusal of admission pursuant to Section 801(a)(3) in that it is a post 1976 device for which a Section... Import refusal | Source |
| Aug 13, 2026 | US | MOISTURIZING (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 |
| Aug 11, 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 11, 2026 | US | ULTRAVIOLET SCREEN/SUNSCREEN 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 |
| Aug 11, 2026 | US | ULTRAVIOLET SCREEN/SUNSCREEN N.E.C. Made in South Korea | Kolmar 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 |
| Aug 8, 2026 | US | MENOW SUNSCREEN PRESSED POWDER SPF35 PA+++, Net content, 9g/0.32 oz, Manufactured by: Shantzu Qiwei Industry Co. Ltd, Add: Quiwei... | SHANTOU Qiwei industrial Co., Ltd | cGMP Deviations Class II | Source |
| Aug 7, 2026 | EU | Irina The Diva Lip Liner (Lip liner) | Irina The Diva | The product contains perfluorononyl dimethicone, which is a perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) related compound. PFOAs pose a risk to the environment. The... Serious risk | Source |
| Aug 7, 2026 | EU | Gosh The Ultimate Lip Liner With a Twist (Lip liner) | Gosh | The product contains perfluorononyl dimethicone, which is a perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) related compound. PFOAs pose a risk to the environment. The... Serious risk | Source |
| Aug 7, 2026 | EU | Pixi Endless Silky Eye Pen (Eyeliner) | Pixi | The product contains perfluorononyl dimethicone, which is a perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) related compound. PFOAs pose a risk to human health and the... Serious risk | Source |
| Aug 7, 2026 | US | CLEANSING (COLD CREAMS, CLEANSING LOTIONS, LIQUIDS, PADS) (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 |
| Aug 7, 2026 | US | ULTRAVIOLET SCREEN/SUNSCREEN 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 |
| Aug 7, 2026 | US | PASTE MASKS (MUD PACKS) (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 |
| Aug 6, 2026 | US | ULTRAVIOLET SCREEN/SUNSCREEN 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 |
| Aug 5, 2026 | CA | RELLET Hyaluronic Acid Deep Hydrating Spray | Missing mandatory hazard labelling | Source | |
| Aug 4, 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 4, 2026 | US | SKIN FRESHENERS (SKIN CARE PREPARATIONS) Made in South Korea | K DERMA CO.,LTD | NO PMA: The article is subject to refusal of admission pursuant to Section 801(a)(3) in that the device appears to be a Class III device and does not appear... Import refusal | Source |
| Aug 4, 2026 | US | SKIN FRESHENERS (SKIN CARE PREPARATIONS) Made in South Korea | K DERMA CO.,LTD | NO PMA: The article is subject to refusal of admission pursuant to Section 801(a)(3) in that the device appears to be a Class III device and does not appear... Import refusal | Source |
| Aug 3, 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 3, 2026 | US | DENTIFRICES (AEROSOL, LIQUID, TOOTHPASTES, TOOTHPOWDERS), WITHOUT FLUORIDE (ORAL HYGIENE PRODUCTS) Made in South Korea | Dong IL 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 |
| Aug 3, 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 3, 2026 | US | OTHER COSMETIC AND COSMETIC PRODUCTS, N.E.C. Made in South Korea | Inesen Bio 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 3, 2026 | US | ULTRAVIOLET SCREEN/SUNSCREEN N.E.C. Made in South Korea | COSMAX, INC. | 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 |
| Jul 31, 2026 | EU | Perfume spray for women Lustrous collection Glitzy (Deodorant) Made in United Arab Emirates | 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 | |
| Jul 31, 2026 | EU | Black Rose Kali Mehandi Powder Hair Dye (Hair dye) Made in India | Black Rose Kali Mehandi | The product has an excessive concentration of p-phenylenediamine (PPD) (measured value up to 6.5% by weight). PPD may cause an allergic skin reaction. The... Serious risk | Source |
| Jul 31, 2026 | EU | LUCKY MODEL (Skin foundation) Made in People's Republic of China | According to the list of ingredients, the product contains octamethylcyclotetrasiloxane (D4), which is prohibited in leave-on cosmetics. D4 may damage... Serious risk | Source | |
| Jul 31, 2026 | EU | Pr. Francoise Bedon Paris Carotte Lightening Body Lotion (Skin lightening lotion) Made in France | Pr. Francoise Bedon Paris | The product contains hydroquinone, which is prohibited in this cosmetic product. Hydroquinone may cause an allergic skin reaction and might cause cancer and... Serious risk | Source |
| Jul 31, 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 |
| Jul 30, 2026 | US | SKIN FRESHENERS (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 |
| Jul 30, 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 |
| Jul 27, 2026 | US | OTHER SKIN CARE PREPARATIONS, N.E.C. Made in South Korea | GDK Cosmetics Co., Ltd. | LABELING: The article appears in violation of FPLA because of its placement, form and/or contents statement. | REFUSE EI: The article is subject to refusal... Import refusal | Source |
| Jul 27, 2026 | US | OTHER SKIN CARE PREPARATIONS, N.E.C. Made in South Korea | AES Cosmetic Co., Ltd. | LABELING: The article appears in violation of FPLA because of its placement, form and/or contents statement. | REFUSE EI: The article is subject to refusal... Import refusal | Source |
| Jul 27, 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 |
| Jul 27, 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 |
| Jul 27, 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 |
| Jul 27, 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 |
| Jul 27, 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 |
| Jul 27, 2026 | US | OTHER COSMETIC AND COSMETIC PRODUCTS, N.E.C. Made in South Korea | Cosmecca Korea 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 |
| Jul 27, 2026 | US | OTHER SKIN CARE PREPARATIONS, N.E.C. Made in South Korea | BioFDNC Co., Ltd. | LABELING: The article appears in violation of FPLA because of its placement, form and/or contents statement. | REFUSE EI: The article is subject to refusal... Import refusal | Source |
| Jul 27, 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 |
| Jul 27, 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 |
| Jul 24, 2026 | EU | LUXURE PARFUMES ELITE NOMBRADO (Perfume) Made in Poland | LUXURE PARFUMES | The product contains benzyl alcohol, but the presence is not indicated in the list of ingredients. Consumers are not aware of their presence, and may suffer... Serious risk | Source |
| Jul 24, 2026 | EU | Nishman SEASALT SPRAY (Hair spray) Made in Türkiye | Nishman | The product has an excessive concentration of benzoic acid (measured value: 0.76 %). Benzoic acid causes skin irritation. The product does not comply with... 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.