FDA warns vs use of unregistered cosmetic products

MANILA, Philippines - The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) yesterday warned the public against using unregistered cosmetic and wellness products. 

The FDA cited  Dane papaya extract soap super active skin whitener, Verdon shine keratin hair spa milk essence, A Bonne milk powder lightening lotion plus collagen, Hanzhixiu  color cream (E-15 grape red), Hanzhixiu permanent hair colorant (A-18 golden red), Professional skin care formula collagen with elastin cream, Asudjor extra whitening armpit cream and deodorant, Malunggay facial toner, Malunggay peel-off mask and Placenta original soap, which are being sold in Cagayan Valley and Central Luzon. 

The FDA said it could not guarantee the safety and efficacy of unregistered products. 

“If a cosmetic product has not been verified by the FDA as in the case of these products, its use may pose potential health hazards to the consuming public,” the FDA said.

 Unregistered products may contain harmful substances like lead and mercury, it added.