The Food and Drug Supervisory Agency followed up on 14 cosmetics containing hazardous or prohibited ingredients found during second-quarter 2026 supervision.
BPOM head Taruna Ikrar said of the 14 products 11 were local items made under contract manufacturing one was imported and two lacked distribution permits.
The hazardous ingredients found include retinoic acid hydroquinone mercury red dye Clobetasol propionate and mometasone furoate.
Taruna explained mercury can cause skin discoloration allergic reactions irritation headaches diarrhea and vomiting while retinoic acid risks altering fetal organ formation in pregnant women.
Follow-up actions taken include revocation of distribution permits strong warnings orders for withdrawal and destruction and temporary suspension of activities.
