Cosmetics & chemicals recalls in New Zealand in 2025

11 official cosmetics & chemicals recalls in New Zealand reported in 2025, from Product Safety New Zealand (MBIE) and New Zealand Food Safety (MPI). Newest first. Search by product, brand or hazard.

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Recalls in 2025

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Cosmetics & chemicals recalls in New Zealand in 2025

  1. 2025-12-22
  2. NZ
    Cosmetics & chemicals

    Naked Sunday Collagen Glow Priming Lotion - Sold at Mecca Beauty and Naked Sunday online

    Label doesn't match SPF claim. Not enough sun protection as per label.

    Product Safety NZOfficial notice →
  3. 2025-12-04
  4. NZ
    Cosmetics & chemicals

    Endota Mineral Protect SPF50 Sunscreen

    Testing indicates that the Sun Protection Factor (SPF) level of the affected products is unlikely to meet the labelled SPF rating. A lower than labelled SPF rating may increase the risk of sunburn during use and reduce…

    Product Safety NZOfficial notice →
  5. 2025-11-19
  6. NZ
    Cosmetics & chemicals

    Bondi Sands Zinc Mineral Broad Spectrum UVA & UVB Protection Sunscreen SPF 50+ Face Lotion 60ml and Body Lotion 120ml

    The affected products may have an uneven texture and visible water separating out of the product. The defect may impact the products’ quality or efficacy. If the ingredients are no longer properly mixed, this could…

    Product Safety NZOfficial notice →
  7. 2025-11-06
  8. NZ
    Cosmetics & chemicals

    People4ocean- SPF 50+ Mineral Bioactive Shield Lightly Tinted Cream

    Preliminary testing has shown that the SPF levels of this product are unlikely to meet what is stated on the label. A low SPF rating may increase the risk of sunburn during use and reduce the long-term effectiveness of…

    Product Safety NZOfficial notice →
  9. 2025-10-09
  10. NZ
    Cosmetics & chemicals

    Ultra Violette Lean Screen SPF 50+

    Product may not provide SPF as labelled. Independent testing of Ultra Violette Lean Screen SPF 50+ demonstrated inconsistency in the SPF level of tested product. This testing found the product may have an SPF level…

    Product Safety NZOfficial notice →
  11. 2025-09-29
  12. NZ
    Cosmetics & chemicals

    Aspect Sun Sunscreens- Physical Sun Protection SPF50+ and Tinted Physical SPF50+

    Preliminary results received from an independent laboratory show that the SPF level in these two products is unlikely to meet the labelled SPF rating. A low SPF rating may increase the risk of sunburn during use and…

    Product Safety NZOfficial notice →
  13. 2025-07-28
  14. NZ
    Cosmetics & chemicals

    Ecostore Ultra Sensitive Multi Purpose Cleaner 500ml

    Naturally occurring environmental bacteria in Batch ET25147 Infection for individuals with weakened immune systems or broken skin

    Product Safety NZOfficial notice →
  15. 2025-07-10
  16. NZ
    Cosmetics & chemicals

    Various sunscreens sold online at Harvey Norman

    Product labels do not comply with the Sunscreen (Product Safety Standard) Act 2022.

    Product Safety NZOfficial notice →
  17. 2025-05-20
  18. NZ
    Cosmetics & chemicals

    Kiss Beauty tangerine secondary sunscreen primer- sold at Panda Mart

    Product does not meet sunscreen product safety standard and may have a potential harmful risk to users.

    Product Safety NZOfficial notice →
  19. 2025-05-05
  20. NZ
    Cosmetics & chemicals

    PPG Paints Easycoat Interior Walls Low Sheen White- sold at Bunnings and Complete Paints (Napier)

    Certain sizes of this product contain high levels of Benzisothiazolinone (BIT) This could potentially pose a risk of skin sensitisation and irritation

    Product Safety NZOfficial notice →
  21. 2025-02-17
  22. NZ
    Cosmetics & chemicals

    Peach Primer- sold at Panda Mart

    Peach Primer includes sunscreen which may not comply with the sunscreen standard NZ. The ingredients of sunscreen may be potentially harmful to consumers.

    Product Safety NZOfficial notice →