On 24 Jun 2014, CFDA released the result of a national random sampling campagin of cosmetics for acne treatment, whitening and freckle-removal. 6 kinds of products were found to contain antibiotics (mainly metronidazole and chloramphenicol) that are prohibited according to the Hygienic Standard for Cosmetics 2007. Long-term use of cosmetic with antibiotics may induce contact dermatitis, manifesting as erythema, edema, erosion, itching, burning etc. and causes drug-resistance in bacteria diminishing the effective of antibiotics in treatment of infection. Prohibition of the use of antibiotics in cosmetic is an international convention aimed at avoiding their abuse and protecting consumers’ safety and health.
After investigation some of these products were found to have never undergone approval by CFDA while others were counterfeits. Local watchdogs haven been urged by CFDA to supervise the removal of all unqualified products from shelves immediately. Meanwhile, CFDA advises consumers to buy cosmetics through regulated sales channels rather than small shops or salons.
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