Binibigyang babala ang publiko, partikular ang mahilig bumili ng mga produkto online, ng Department of Health-Food and Drugs Administration (DoH-FDA) at sinabing maaaring malagay sa panganib ang kanilang kalusugan sa mga online product, partikular na ang cosmetics.
“Online shopping is a form of electronic commerce wherein a consumer may purchase goods or services over the Internet. Since its conception, online shopping has seen an increase in popularity and online shopping websites are now growing in number. Currently, almost all types of goods or items can be purchased through the internet including cosmetic products. The Food and Drug Administration hereby advises the general public to be more vigilant and cautious in purchasing cosmetic products from online shopping websites,” saad sa advisory ng DoH-FDA.
Dahil dito, naghanda ang FDA ng consumer manual at infographic sa online shopping na maaaring ma-download sa www.fda.gov.ph. Nakasaad dito ang mga paalala at safety tips sa mga consumer upang maprotektahan ang sarili mula sa mga hindi ligtas na cosmetic products.
Payo ng DoH-FDA, bumili lamang ng mga cosmetic products na awtorisado ng FDA para ibenta sa merkado, sa pamamagitan ng cosmetic notification.
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“To check whether the cosmetic product is notified with FDA or not, consumers may use the Search tab in the upper right corner of the FDA website. Do your research. Consumers are encouraged to do research and ask questions before purchasing any cosmetic product in order to make a well-informed decision. Do not be too quick to believe the hype or any exaggerated claim one might see in the advertisements or product labels such as ‘whitens in one day’ or ‘removes pimples with one application,’” saad pa sa advisory.
Pinapayuhan din ang mga consumer na ugaliing basahin ang label bago gamitin ang anumang cosmetic product, partikular na kung paano ito gamitin. - Charina Clarisse L. Echaluce
