{
  "id": 3954717,
  "title": "Sale of unaffected batches of Medicube capsule cream can resume: HSA",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/28/sale-of-unaffected-batches-of-medicube-capsule-cream-can-resume-hsa",
  "topic": "health",
  "section": "Health & Medicine",
  "published": "2026-08-28T11:59:19.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "CNA - Singapore",
    "slug": "cna-singapore",
    "url": "https://www.channelnewsasia.com/singapore/medicube-capsule-cream-hsa-recall-sudan-red-dye-6347731"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Health Sciences Authority (HSA) in Singapore has announced that sales of unaffected batches of Medicube PDRN Pink Collagen Capsule Cream may resume following tests that detected no traces of the banned Sudan IV dye. The HSA had previously directed three companies - APR SG, Venus Beauty, and Rirora International - to halt sales while samples were tested. Sudan Red dyes, including Sudan IV, are prohibited for use in cosmetic products due to their carcinogenic and genotoxic properties. HSA found minute amounts of Sudan IV in two samples sold by Venus Beauty, and subsequently ordered a recall of those affected batches. The other two companies may resume sales of their unaffected batches. Consumers are advised not to use the affected products and should contact sellers for refunds if they have concerns. The HSA will continue monitoring the situation and companies must ensure all future batches are tested for Sudan IV before local sale.",
  "summary": "Minute amounts of the banned Sudan IV dye were found in two samples of Medicube PDRN Pink Collagen Capsule Cream sold by Venus Beauty.",
  "key_points": [
    "HSA allows sale of unaffected Medicube cream batches.",
    "Sudan IV dye found in two Venus Beauty samples.",
    "Companies must test future batches before sale."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Channel News Asia",
        "title": "Sale of unaffected batches of Medicube capsule cream can resume: HSA",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/28/sale-of-unaffected-batches-of-medicube-capsule-cream-can-resume-hsa-3956909",
        "published": "2026-08-28T11:59:19.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}