Vietnam orders nationwide recall of Nivea skin cream over unregistered ingredient

The agency said the product contained 0.1 percent propylparaben, which was not listed in its previously approved formula, in violation of cosmetic regulations.

Authorities instructed local health departments to halt the sale and use of the product and return the remaining stock to suppliers, while increasing inspections and enforcement.

Beiersdorf Vietnam was required to notify its distribution network, collect and destroy the non-compliant products, and report the recall process to regulators.

The Drug Administration also asked the Department of Health of Ho Chi Minh City, where Beiersdorf Vietnam’s headquarters is located, to oversee the recall and disposal and to inspect the company’s compliance with regulations.

In addition, the agency said it would suspend the acceptance and review of new cosmetic product registrations from Beiersdorf Vietnam for six months from Tuesday, pending corrective actions.