,On January 15, 2026, Argentinas national health authority ANMAT (Administración Nacional de Medicamentos, Alimentos y Tecnología Médica) issued Disposición 16/2026, a regulatory measure that prohibits the use, sale, advertising, online listing, and distribution of several cosmetic products across the entire national territory. The affected items include neutral gels and base creams from a range of brands such as QUIFAM, ECOTIDY, VEPO, ACTIVA LAB, and NAMECO. These products are widely used for general cosmetic purposes and do not claim therapeutic benefits. ANMATs decision was based on the fact that these products lack the mandatory sanitary registration, meaning they are not properly recorded in the official registry of authorized goods. Without this registration, the governing body cannot verify who manufactured them or guarantee their safety and effectiveness. As a result, these cosmetics are considered illegitimate and potentially pose a risk to consumers. This action reflects ANMATs ongoing effort to safeguard public health by ensuring that cosmetic products on the market comply with established regulatory standards.
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