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.
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.