BPOM Follows Up on 14 Hazardous Cosmetics in Q2 2026
Jakarta (ANTARA) - The Food and Drug Supervisory Agency (BPOM) has taken action against 14 cosmetics containing hazardous or prohibited substances discovered during monitoring in the second quarter of 2026.
BPOM Head Taruna Ikrar said in Jakarta on Monday that of the 14 products, 11 were locally produced under contract manufacturing arrangements, one was an imported product, and two lacked distribution permits.
“The hazardous and prohibited substances in these products include retinoic acid, hydroquinone, mercury, red dye, clobetasol propionate and mometasone furoate,” said Taruna.
The 14 products are as follows:
AF AYUFASKIN.ID Night Cream Booster With DNA Salmon
AL-LATIF Henna Kutek Ravishing Red
FALLIN BEAUTY Bright & Glow Daily Sunscreen
FALLIN BEAUTY Bright & Glow Night Repair Cream
MALLVIRA SKIN Luxury White Body Serum
RNC WBEAUTY Bodylotion Whitening Booster 10x Niacinamide
SR SARASKIN COSMETIC Ultimate Whitening Night Cream
STK COSMETIC BY SARTIKA DEASY Night Cream
STK COSMETIC BY SARTIKA DEASY Premium Night Cream
STK COSMETIC BY SARTIKA DEASY Premium Face Toner
YANTIYNK BEAUTY Night Cream Whitening Acne
MARSHWILLOW Sugar Dust Eyeshadow Palette 803
CLARIDERM Astringent AHA + Licorice
GLOWING BEAUTY SKINCARE BY GLOWING BEAUTY Glowing Night Treatment (included in the GLOWING BEAUTY SKINCARE BY GLOWING BEAUTY package)
Taruna explained that these substances can have serious health effects. He cited, for example, that mercury can cause skin discolouration with black spots (ochronosis), allergic reactions, skin irritation, headaches, diarrhoea and vomiting.
“Secondly, retinoic acid can result in dry skin, a burning sensation, and deformities to the foetus for pregnant women, meaning it can be teratogenic. Retinoic acid can also actually accelerate the formation of wrinkles,” he said.
The BPOM head reminded the public that mometasone furoate causes skin atrophy, while red dye K10 can cause cancer, liver damage, and damage to the nervous system and brain.
“As for the follow-up measures taken against these findings or prohibited products, first, their distribution licence numbers have been revoked, alongside stern warnings including orders for recall and destruction, temporary suspension of activities, and market crackdowns on cosmetics containing these prohibited or hazardous substances,” he said.
He also expressed appreciation to partner agencies for the cross-sectoral cooperation established in pursuing these enforcement measures.
In addition, he urged consumers to be smart in choosing products in order to protect themselves from the health risks posed by illegal goods.
“Always apply the ‘Check and Click’ principle: check the packaging, check the label, make sure the distribution permit is present, and also verify the expiry date. Do not use cosmetics without a distribution permit, be wary of exaggerated claims, and report any suspected circulation of illegal cosmetics containing hazardous substances,” he said.