Database updated: 27 October 2026
Safety Information
Medsafe Online Recall Database
Detail of Recall
| Type of Product: | Medicine |
| Medsafe Reference: | 19273 |
| Brand Name: | ANZ Pharma Wholesalers Ltd. "Carmex Everyday Healing Lip Balm" |
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| Issue: | The product 'Carmex Everyday Healing Lip Balm' is being sold in NZ by ANZ Pharma Wholesaler's Ltd in breach of section 20 of the Medicines Act 1981 because it is being sold as a cosmetic despite containing the scheduled ingredient 'Phenol.' |
| Recall action type: | Recall - Unapproved medicine |
| Recall action: | Recall |
| Level of recall: | Wholesale |
| Date Commenced: | 20/10/2015 |
