ANALYSIS OF INFORMATION ON COSMETICS RECALLS IN TÜRKİYE

Abstract

Cosmetics used to enhance personal appearance can pose risks to human health due to toxic substances they may contain. Therefore, monitoring the quality and safety of cosmetics after marketing is essential. Unsafe cosmetics are recalled from the market, and regulatory authorities worldwide apply standards and sanctions to ensure product safety. This study retrospectively analyzed cosmetic recalls between 2014 and 2024, as reported on the Turkish Medicines and Medical Devices Agency website. A total of 460 products from 18 different countries were recalled in Türkiye during this period. Hair care products, particularly soap and shampoo products, were the most frequently recalled, representing 46.15% of all recalls. Other notable categories included hand-body lotions (13.25%), perfumes and deodorants (7.69%), and nail care products (7.05%). The main reasons for recalls were non-compliance with regulations, poor product quality, presence of substances above legal limits, and safety concerns. Commonly applied sanctions included administrative fines, prohibition of market supply, product destruction, and mandatory recalls. This study highlights the importance of continuous monitoring and strict regulatory enforcement to ensure the safety of cosmetics in Türkiye.

Keywords

• Cosmetic recalls
• Cosmetic safety
• Cosmetics
• Post-marketing surveillance
• Regulatory control

TÜRKİYE'DEKİ KOZMETİK ÜRÜN GERİ ÇAĞIRMALARINA İLİŞKİN BİLGİLERİN ANALİZİ

Abstract

Kişisel görünümü iyileştirmek amacıyla kullanılan kozmetik ürünler, içerdikleri toksik maddeler nedeniyle insan sağlığı açısından risk oluşturabilir. Bu nedenle, kozmetiklerin pazarlama sonrası kalite ve güvenliğinin izlenmesi önemlidir. Güvensiz kozmetik ürünler piyasadan geri çağrılmakta ve dünya genelinde düzenleyici otoriteler, ürün güvenliğini sağlamak amacıyla standartlar ve yaptırımlar uygulamaktadır. Bu çalışmada, 2014–2024 yılları arasında Türkiye İlaç ve Tıbbi Cihaz Kurumu web sitesinde bildirilen kozmetik geri çağırmaları retrospektif olarak analiz edilmiştir. Bu dönemde Türkiye’de toplam 460 ürün, 18 farklı menşe ülkeden geri çağrılmıştır. En sık geri çağrılan ürünler saç bakım-sabun, şampuan ürünleri olup, tüm geri çağırmaların %46,15’ini oluşturmaktadır. Diğer öne çıkan ürün grupları el-vücut losyonları %13,25, parfüm ve deodorantlar %7,69, tırnak bakım ürünleri %7,05 şeklindedir. Geri çağırma nedenleri arasında mevzuata aykırılık, düşük ürün kalitesi, yasal sınırların üzerindeki maddeler ve güvenlik sorunları öne çıkmaktadır. Uygulanan yaptırımlar genellikle idari para cezası, ürünün piyasaya arzının yasaklanması, uygunsuz ürünlerin imhası ve geri çağırma şeklinde olmuştur. Bu çalışma, Türkiye’de kozmetik güvenliğinin sağlanmasında sürekli denetim ve sıkı düzenleyici uygulamaların önemini vurgulamaktadır.

Keywords

• Kozmetik ürün geri çağırmaları
• Kozmetik güvenliği
• Kozmetik ürünler
• Piyasa sonrası gözetim
• Mevzuat denetimi

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