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On July 24, 2026, Hong Kong Customs reminded the public to avoid an unsafe collagen cream after tests revealed it contained Sudan red, a banned ingredient. The Customs urges the public to stop using it and calls on merchants to remove it from shelves immediately.
Key Findings on the Unsafe Product
Banned Ingredient Discovered: The collagen cream was found to contain Sudan red, which is prohibited under China's Safety and Technical Standards for Cosmetics (STSC). This violates Hong Kong's Consumer Goods Safety Ordinance (CGSO).
Missing Chinese Warnings: The product's packaging only featured English and Korean warnings. The absence of Chinese cautionary statements violates the Consumer Goods Safety Regulation (CGSR), a subsidiary legislation of the CGSO.
Law Enforcement Actions: Customs conducted a targeted search at a retail shop, though no other suspect collagen creams were found during the operation.
For international cosmetic companies intending to enter the Hong Kong market, this enforcement action underscores the critical need to comply with the CGSO and CGSR. Although Hong Kong's cosmetic regulations are generally relaxed with no pre-market approval, post-market surveillance is enforced. Companies must ensure their products are free from banned substances like Sudan red and that all safety warnings on packaging are presented clearly in both English and Chinese to avoid severe penalties, including fines up to $500,000 and imprisonment for two years upon subsequent convictions. For more information on Hong Kong cosmetic regulations, please refer to ChemLinked Hong Kong pedia.
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