The government is advancing efforts to dismantle sources producing, importing, and selling cosmetics used for injection into the body, which were falsely registered and failed FDA approval. Authorities seized 35,645 items valued at over 22 million baht.
On 21 May 2026, Ms. Ploytale Laksameesangchan, Deputy Spokesperson for the Prime Minister's Office, revealed that the government has integrated cooperation to dismantle sources producing, importing, and selling cosmetics used for injection. They confiscated cosmetics, unregistered medicines, and medical devices that failed certification standards from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The government, through the FDA together with the Central Investigation Police Division's Consumer Protection Police Division (Division 4, Consumer Protection Police Bureau), conducted raids at three locations, seizing 20,596 cosmetic products, 217 unregistered medicines, 240 medical devices, as well as 14,592 labels and advertising leaflets. In total, 35,645 items were seized, valued at over 22 million baht.
Ms. Ploytale explained that the operation found offenders exploiting the registration process by classifying products as "cosmetics" instead of registering them as medicines because the approval process is easier. These products were then advertised and sold to beauty clinics as imported products or skin vitamins for injection. Such misuse or use beyond intended purposes is extremely dangerous since they have not undergone safety evaluations for injection. She emphasized that products used for injection are high-risk and must strictly be registered and evaluated by the FDA for quality, safety, and efficacy. It is not sufficient to claim "FDA approved" because each product type has different approval levels. Notably, cosmetics with registration numbers must never be injected or used with devices to push them under the skin. Additionally, medicines and fillers used in beauty clinics and hospitals must be registered medicines and medical devices only. Before use, product authorization can be verified via the FDA website www.fda.moph.go.th or the "Mor Prom" app.
The government has instructed the FDA to coordinate with all digital platforms to urgently inspect and block sales of illegal products or those lacking Thai labels. They have also urged provincial public health offices nationwide to conduct strict inspections and crackdowns on both online and offline sales outlets. These smuggled products carry risks of hazardous contamination, lack quality control, and may cause serious harm to consumers. Moreover, such illegal activities affect law-abiding businesses and undermine confidence in the overall economic system.