especially in people with a weakened immune system, open wounds
or co-occurring diseases.
The FDA also found deficiencies in manufacturing processes, cleaning procedures, raw material control, and contamination prevention. The company subsequently implemented corrective actions, and in 2018, the agency announced the completion of its review of these actions.
Official source: https://www.fda.gov/inspections-compliance-enforcement-and-criminal-investigations/warning-letters/gilchrist-soames-485833-02202018
This case shows that even products manufactured for well-known hotels can raise concerns if sanitary control procedures fail.
Products without the required permits were also detected.
The problem is not limited to one company.
Philippine health authorities issued a warning about a product called “Grand Regal Hotel Conditioning Shampoo” because it lacked the necessary approvals. Because the product had not been registered, the agency could not guarantee its quality or safety. Official source: https://www.fda.gov.ph/fda-advisory-no-2022-0182-public-health-warning-against-the-purchase-and-use-of-unauthorized-cosmetic-grand-regal-hotel-conditioning-shampoo/
During a subsequent inspection of tourist facilities in the country, authorities noted that
