Recently, discussions have emerged on Indonesian social media platforms regarding a list of foreign cosmetics containing carcinogens. Carcinogens are substances harmful to the body as they trigger the growth of cancer cells. A TikTok user posted a video listing cosmetics with dangerous ingredients, claiming they are Chinese cosmetics containing carcinogens, urging people to discard or not purchase them because they contain carcinogenic heavy metals!!The products listed in the video include several cosmetics from China. The Public Relations Coordinator of the Indonesian Food and Drug Supervisory Agency (BPOM RI) stated that the agency has not yet confirmed whether the Chinese cosmetics mentioned in the TikTok video contain carcinogens, and the video does not indicate that Chinese authorities have announced that the products contain hazardous ingredients. He stated that if Chinese authorities claim a product contains mercury that may cause (skin) cancer, the product should not be used. However, there is no statement from Chinese authorities in the video. He also emphasized that cosmetics not registered with BPOM cannot be used, even if the relevant cosmetics have not been proven to contain carcinogens or hazardous ingredients. This prohibition applies because cosmetics distributed in Indonesia must be registered or notified to BPOM. This regulation applies not only to foreign products but also to domestically produced cosmetics.
Meanwhile, according to a search by Indonesian media on the page cekbpom.pom.go.id, most of the cosmetic brands listed in the TikTok video have not been registered with BPOM. The only registered brand is Bobe***, which does not include color cosmetics but rather skincare products such as facial cleansers, moisturizers, serums, and sunscreens. To ensure cosmetics are safe and free from carcinogens, the public can follow these steps: ensure the product packaging is intact and undamaged; ensure the product has an easy-to-read product label (in Indonesian) containing information on ingredients, usage, and other details; ensure the product has a distribution license from BPOM; check the product expiration date on the packaging to ensure the product you intend to use has not expired. Consumers can also verify the safety of cosmetics online through the BPOM website with the following steps: open the website https://cekbpom.pom.go.id; search for products by registration number, product name, brand, quantity and packaging, dosage form, ingredients, and registrant name. The simplest method is to search for cosmetics by brand, so select the "Merek" field, enter the cosmetic brand in the "Kata Kunci" field, and click the "Cari" button. The page will display complete product data, including registration number, product details, and the relevant product registrant. However, if the product has not been registered, the BPOM website page will not display any information. Previously, BPOM RI issued a list of cosmetics containing prohibited and hazardous ingredients in December last year.
For inquiries regarding BPOM registration, businesses can contact Thousand Islands for assistance.
Recently, discussions have emerged on Indonesian social media platforms regarding a list of foreign cosmetics containing carcinogens. Carcinogens are substances harmful to the body as they trigger the growth of cancer cells. A TikTok user posted a video listing cosmetics with dangerous ingredients, claiming they are Chinese cosmetics containing carcinogens, urging people to discard or not purchase them because they contain carcinogenic heavy metals!!The products listed in the video include several cosmetics from China. The Public Relations Coordinator of the Indonesian Food and Drug Supervisory Agency (BPOM RI) stated that the agency has not yet confirmed whether the Chinese cosmetics mentioned in the TikTok video contain carcinogens, and the video does not indicate that Chinese authorities have announced that the products contain hazardous ingredients. He stated that if Chinese authorities claim a product contains mercury that may cause (skin) cancer, the product should not be used. However, there is no statement from Chinese authorities in the video. He also emphasized that cosmetics not registered with BPOM cannot be used, even if the relevant cosmetics have not been proven to contain carcinogens or hazardous ingredients. This prohibition applies because cosmetics distributed in Indonesia must be registered or notified to BPOM. This regulation applies not only to foreign products but also to domestically produced cosmetics.
Meanwhile, according to a search by Indonesian media on the page cekbpom.pom.go.id, most of the cosmetic brands listed in the TikTok video have not been registered with BPOM. The only registered brand is Bobe***, which does not include color cosmetics but rather skincare products such as facial cleansers, moisturizers, serums, and sunscreens. To ensure cosmetics are safe and free from carcinogens, the public can follow these steps: ensure the product packaging is intact and undamaged; ensure the product has an easy-to-read product label (in Indonesian) containing information on ingredients, usage, and other details; ensure the product has a distribution license from BPOM; check the product expiration date on the packaging to ensure the product you intend to use has not expired. Consumers can also verify the safety of cosmetics online through the BPOM website with the following steps: open the website https://cekbpom.pom.go.id; search for products by registration number, product name, brand, quantity and packaging, dosage form, ingredients, and registrant name. The simplest method is to search for cosmetics by brand, so select the "Merek" field, enter the cosmetic brand in the "Kata Kunci" field, and click the "Cari" button. The page will display complete product data, including registration number, product details, and the relevant product registrant. However, if the product has not been registered, the BPOM website page will not display any information. Previously, BPOM RI issued a list of cosmetics containing prohibited and hazardous ingredients in December last year.
For inquiries regarding BPOM registration, businesses can contact Thousand Islands for assistance.
