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【Takungpao News 2006-9-15】It was learned yesterday (14th) that the General Administration of Quality Supervision, Inspection and Quarantine (AQSIQ) has detected banned substances chromium and neodymium in several cosmetics of the Japanese brand SK-II, with the neodymium content in the Whitening Source Derm-Refiner reaching as high as 4.5 mg/kg. Procter & Gamble, the parent company of SK-II, responded by stating that it will fully cooperate with government departments.
Meanwhile, major shopping malls in Guangzhou have not yet received any notice to withdraw the related products.
According to reports, the latest public announcement from the AQSIQ stated that the Guangdong Entry-Exit Inspection and Quarantine Bureau recently detected banned substances chromium and neodymium in a series of SK-II brand cosmetics manufactured by Max Factor Co., Ltd., a subsidiary of Procter & Gamble Japan. After testing a batch of SK-II Whitening Source Derm-Refiner, the inspection and quarantine department found that the neodymium content was as high as 4.5 mg/kg.
In addition, banned substance chromium was detected in a range of imported SK-II products, including the SK-II Facial Treatment Clear Lotion, SK-II Signs Treatment, SK-II Facial Treatment Cleansing Oil, SK-II Facial Treatment Essence, SK-II Whitening Source Derm-Refiner OB-2, SK-II Facial Treatment Mask, SK-II Whitening Source Derm-Refiner OD-3, and SK-II Air Touch Foundation OB-2, with chromium content ranging from 0.77 to 2.0 mg/kg.
It is reported that according to the relevant provisions of China's "Hygienic Standard for Cosmetics" (GB7916), cosmetics must not contain banned substances such as chromium and neodymium.
Currently, the AQSIQ has sent a letter to the Japanese government's competent authorities and the Japanese Embassy in China, requesting the relevant Japanese departments to strengthen the management of cosmetics exported to China to ensure that they meet the requirements of Chinese national standards. At the same time, the AQSIQ has issued a notice requiring inspection and quarantine agencies across the country to strengthen the inspection and quarantine of imported cosmetics from Japan to ensure the safety of imported cosmetics.
Reporters subsequently contacted the procurement department heads of several department stores in Guangzhou, all of whom stated that they have not yet received any notice to withdraw the products.
Source: Information Times, September 15th news
Source: http://www. takungpao. com/ news/ 06/ 09/ 15/ ZM- 622810. htm
Reporter: Comprehensive report from the Mainland News Center
Recently, the well-known cosmetics brand SK-II was found to contain heavy metals such as chromium and neodymium in tests conducted in mainland China. Long-term use can cause skin allergies and even damage liver function. The Taiwan branch clarified that all 40-plus products of the brand are safe and will not be removed from shelves. They suspect that the tested samples were counterfeit, but the company will fully cooperate with the inspections by Taiwan's health authorities.
The latest data from the General Administration of Quality Supervision, Inspection and Quarantine of China indicates that the well-known cosmetics were found to contain the banned heavy metals "chromium" and "neodymium". Among them, the Focus Whitening Derma Blanc Powder was the most egregious, with a neodymium content as high as 4.5 milligrams per kilogram. Other products such as the Clear Solutions Sun Protection Milk, Facial Treatment Cleansing Oil, Facial Treatment Cream, and Foundation were also found to contain heavy metals. Long-term use can harm the liver.
Long-term use of "chromium" can cause allergic dermatitis or eczema, while "neodymium" can irritate the eyes and mucous membranes, and inhalation can damage the lungs and liver. Therefore, these substances have been banned in cosmetics by mainland health authorities.
However, the agent, Procter & Gamble China, issued a statement saying that the products do not contain banned ingredients and will not be removed from shelves. Wu Huizhen, the public relations manager of the Taiwan branch, also stated that counterfeit products are rampant in the mainland market, whether in Shanghai, Beijing, Guangdong, or Shenzhen. They are closely monitoring the situation and will implement stricter quality control measures for their products.
The company claims innocence, suspects that the tested products were counterfeit, and states that they will fully cooperate with the investigation. However, women who love beauty should also be cautious, as purchasing products of unknown origin may harm their health instead of enhancing their beauty.
Source: http://tw. news. yahoo. com/ article/ url/ d/ a/ 060915/ 17/ 41z2. html
SK-II Cosmetics Found with Banned Substances
Meanwhile, major shopping malls in Guangzhou have not yet received any notice to withdraw the related products.
According to reports, the latest public announcement from the AQSIQ stated that the Guangdong Entry-Exit Inspection and Quarantine Bureau recently detected banned substances chromium and neodymium in a series of SK-II brand cosmetics manufactured by Max Factor Co., Ltd., a subsidiary of Procter & Gamble Japan. After testing a batch of SK-II Whitening Source Derm-Refiner, the inspection and quarantine department found that the neodymium content was as high as 4.5 mg/kg.
In addition, banned substance chromium was detected in a range of imported SK-II products, including the SK-II Facial Treatment Clear Lotion, SK-II Signs Treatment, SK-II Facial Treatment Cleansing Oil, SK-II Facial Treatment Essence, SK-II Whitening Source Derm-Refiner OB-2, SK-II Facial Treatment Mask, SK-II Whitening Source Derm-Refiner OD-3, and SK-II Air Touch Foundation OB-2, with chromium content ranging from 0.77 to 2.0 mg/kg.
It is reported that according to the relevant provisions of China's "Hygienic Standard for Cosmetics" (GB7916), cosmetics must not contain banned substances such as chromium and neodymium.
Currently, the AQSIQ has sent a letter to the Japanese government's competent authorities and the Japanese Embassy in China, requesting the relevant Japanese departments to strengthen the management of cosmetics exported to China to ensure that they meet the requirements of Chinese national standards. At the same time, the AQSIQ has issued a notice requiring inspection and quarantine agencies across the country to strengthen the inspection and quarantine of imported cosmetics from Japan to ensure the safety of imported cosmetics.
Reporters subsequently contacted the procurement department heads of several department stores in Guangzhou, all of whom stated that they have not yet received any notice to withdraw the products.
Source: Information Times, September 15th news
Source: http://www. takungpao. com/ news/ 06/ 09/ 15/ ZM- 622810. htm
SK-II Faces Heavy Metal Allegations, Denies Liver Damage Claims and Refuses Recall
Recently, the well-known cosmetics brand SK-II was found to contain heavy metals such as chromium and neodymium in tests conducted in mainland China. Long-term use can cause skin allergies and even damage liver function. The Taiwan branch clarified that all 40-plus products of the brand are safe and will not be removed from shelves. They suspect that the tested samples were counterfeit, but the company will fully cooperate with the inspections by Taiwan's health authorities.
The latest data from the General Administration of Quality Supervision, Inspection and Quarantine of China indicates that the well-known cosmetics were found to contain the banned heavy metals "chromium" and "neodymium". Among them, the Focus Whitening Derma Blanc Powder was the most egregious, with a neodymium content as high as 4.5 milligrams per kilogram. Other products such as the Clear Solutions Sun Protection Milk, Facial Treatment Cleansing Oil, Facial Treatment Cream, and Foundation were also found to contain heavy metals. Long-term use can harm the liver.
Long-term use of "chromium" can cause allergic dermatitis or eczema, while "neodymium" can irritate the eyes and mucous membranes, and inhalation can damage the lungs and liver. Therefore, these substances have been banned in cosmetics by mainland health authorities.
However, the agent, Procter & Gamble China, issued a statement saying that the products do not contain banned ingredients and will not be removed from shelves. Wu Huizhen, the public relations manager of the Taiwan branch, also stated that counterfeit products are rampant in the mainland market, whether in Shanghai, Beijing, Guangdong, or Shenzhen. They are closely monitoring the situation and will implement stricter quality control measures for their products.
The company claims innocence, suspects that the tested products were counterfeit, and states that they will fully cooperate with the investigation. However, women who love beauty should also be cautious, as purchasing products of unknown origin may harm their health instead of enhancing their beauty.
Source: http://tw. news. yahoo. com/ article/ url/ d/ a/ 060915/ 17/ 41z2. html