Chemical and Microbiology Issues Cause Recalls Spike for Cosmetic, Personal Care and Household Products
2016 Rapex annual report reveals a 63% increase in the number of cosmetic and personal care product recalls.
- (1888PressRelease) April 27, 2017 - The European Commission's rapid alert system for product notifications (RAPEX) reveals a 63% increase in the number of cosmetic and personal care product recalls: 124 in 2016 compared to 76 in 2015. Chemical and microbiology issues were the most common reasons for recall, accounting for 117 of the 124. Health risks, choking and burns were the next most common issues.
The SGS 2016 RAPEX Recalls report helps manufacturers and retailers to produce or source better products through gaining an understanding of why products are recalled, the product categories and their countries of origin.
The five most recalled cosmetic, personal care and household (CPCH) product categories in 2016 were:
1 Bath/body wash, skin cleansing (18)
2 Incense sticks and other scents (13)
3 Skin-lightening products, cream (13)
4 Tattoo inks (10)
5 Hair dyes/colorings (9)
The report highlights the most frequently implicated substances in the recalls:
• Preservatives (paraben, Methylisothiazolinone [MI/MIT] and Methylchloroisothiazolinone [MCI/CMIT])
• Phthalates
• Heavy metals
• Formaldehyde
• Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs)
• Hydroquinone
Country of Origin
The recalls for CPCH products reflect the complexity of this global market, with the United States having the most with 22, followed by India (19), China (16), France (8), UK (6) and Poland, Germany and Greece with 5 recalls each.
Labeling Concerns
In 2016, nine CPCH products (in both cosmetics and detergents) were recalled due to issues relating to their labeling - either allergens were not indicated in the list of ingredients, or the labeling was not compliant with the relevant regulation.
Recalls also occurred when the products (e.g. bath soaps) were mistaken for a foodstuff, due to their packaging, form or color. Manufacturers must ensure that their products comply with the applicable regulations and SGS can help by completing a labeling review.
About SGS CPCH Services
All cosmetic, personal care and household products must be safe, effective and stable. SGS provides testing, inspection, auditing and consulting services to manufacturers, distributors and importers to ensure a high level of product quality in every area.
The company also has extensive capabilities in performance testing, claim support studies and consumer panels. All testing is conducted according to customer specific or recognized standard methods. The company's cosmetic safety assessors and other technical experts can support customers by ensuring new products comply with regulatory requirements.
For more information about SGS CPCH services, please contact:
Carine Dumas
Sales engineer
Cosmetics, Personal Care and Household
SGS CTS
Email: cts.media ( @ ) sgs dot com
Website: www.sgs.com/cosmetics
About SGS
SGS is the world's leading inspection, verification, testing and certification company. SGS is recognized as the global benchmark for quality and integrity. With more than 90,000 employees, SGS operates a network of over 2,000 offices and laboratories around the world.
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