Though authorities have increased the number of inspections and imposed strict penalties on violators, many continue to sell mediocre cosmetics. (Photo: VNA)
HCM City (VNS/VNA) – Despite frequent warnings and penalties, the
of in many places, affecting consumer
health.
This month the under the suspended the
circulation of two packages of Life linh chi New Today whitening
cream and Yousee moisturiser, both from Bao Xinh Cosmetics Company in
Hau Giang province’s Chau Thanh district.
The two products were distributed by a firm called Ngan Anh.
Test samples of the two products showed that the amounts
of methylparaben and propylparaben were not consistent with
what had been submitted to the relevant authority earlier.
Similarly, in June, the Drug Administration suspended the trading of four
products that had low quality, including Magic Hair Serum, Navirento Feminine
Foaming Wash, Jecogo Lice Hair Treatment, and Organic Cajeput Baby Wash.
The Magic Hair Serum is produced by Phuc Lam Pharmaceutical Company and
distributed by Van Xuan Duong Pharmaceutical Company.
The product was banned from circulation because its description on the label
did not match its real function.
In addition to production and distribution of mediocre cosmetics, many online
firms have been found selling fake beauty products under the names of global
brands such as Lancome, Yves Saint Laurent, Kiehl’s, Giorgio Armani, Ralph
Lauren and 3CE, among others.
According to the L’Oreal Group in Vietnam, since fake products have the same
packaging as their counterparts, consumers assume they are quality, authentic
imports.
In HCM City, about 1,000 cases of sales of low-quality beauty products have
been discovered since the beginning of this year.
Though authorities have increased the number of inspections and imposed strict
penalties on violators, firms continue to sell mediocre cosmetics.
Many stalls in Ben Thanh,
Ba Chieu and Ban Co markets display selections of beauty products from the US
and the Republic of Korea without official brand labels or necessary
information like expiry dates and others.
Some sets of products, including lipstick, foundation, whitening creams and
sunscreens, cost only 350,000 VND (15.10 USD), about 10 times cheaper compared
to an authentic set.
Authorities plan to strengthen inspection of cosmetics and work with local
educators to raise public awareness about the unhealthy side of using mediocre
beauty products.
Skin experts advise that locals should not only look at price and product
labels but also the place of origin.
Ingredients in products that promise to deliver quick whitening results, for
example, can contain corticoid and are detrimental to the skin.
Locals should only
choose products that are from a trustworthy source./.
Source: VietnamPlus
