HSA Tests Product Samples of Medicube PDRN Pink Collagen Capsule Cream for Presence of Sudan Red Dyes

On 31 July 2026, the Health Sciences Authority (HSA) had directed the three companies marketing the Medicube PDRN Pink Collagen Capsule Cream, namely, APR SG Pte. Ltd., Venus Beauty Pte. Ltd., and Rirora International Pte. Ltd., to suspend sales of the product, while HSA conducted testing on product samples of Medicube PDRN Pink Collagen Capsule Cream from these companies.

2          HSA’s testing detected minute amounts of Sudan IV in two samples of the product sold by Venus Beauty Pte. Ltd. (Batch nos: 2E122I.2E117I and 2E191G.2E193G) and HSA instructed the recall of these affected batches on 26 August 2026. Sudan IV was not detected in the samples submitted by APR SG Pte. Ltd. and Rirora International Pte. Ltd. The sale of the unaffected batches may resume.

3          As an additional safeguard, HSA has instructed the three companies to ensure that every batch of their Medicube PDRN Pink Collagen Capsule Cream products intended for sale in Singapore is tested by an accredited laboratory for the absence of Sudan IV before supplying the batches locally. These companies must also furnish to HSA their test reports of their products for local sale.

4          Sudan Red dyes, including Sudan IV, are not permitted for use in cosmetic products. Although the quantities detected in the affected batches are in minute amounts and are unlikely to pose any serious health risks from previous use, consumers should not continue using the affected products and should contact the seller if they have concerns related to refunds. HSA has not received any local reports of adverse events associated with the product to date.

5          Consumers are also advised not to purchase or use cosmetic products from dubious or unfamiliar sources, particularly where the source or quality of the products cannot be verified. Consumers should purchase from reputable retailers with an established presence in Singapore so that there is recourse should problems arise.