# Beiersdorf Manufacturing Hamburg Gmbh · 53-06 · GERMANY — FDA import alert red lists: firms subject to detention without physical examination

For Beiersdorf Manufacturing Hamburg Gmbh · 53-06 · GERMANY, import alert is 53-06; import alert name is "Detention Without Physical Examination Of Cosmetics That are Adulterated and/or Misbranded Due to Color Additive Violations"; country is GERMANY; product is Nivea Men 3 in 1 Active Energy Shower Gel | Nivea Men 3 in 1 Pure Impact Shower Gel | Nivea Men 3 in 1 Pure Impact Shower Gel | Nivea Men 3 in 1 Active Energy Shower Gel | Nivea Men 3 in 1 Active Energy Shower Gel | Nivea Men 3 in 1 Pure Impact Shower Gel | Nivea Men 3 in 1 Active Energy Shower Gel | Nivea Men 3 in 1 Pure Impact Shower Gel | Nivea Men 3 in 1 Pure Impact Shower Gel | Nivea Men 3 in 1 Active Energy Shower Gel | Nivea Men 3 in 1 Pure Impact Shower Gel | Nivea Men 3 in 1 Active Energy Shower Gel | Nivea Men 3 in 1 Pure Impact Shower Gel | Nivea Men 3 in 1 Active Energy Shower Gel; product code is 53 B - - 99 Other Bath Preparations, N.E.C. | 53 B - - 99 Other Bath Preparations, N.E.C. | 53 J - - 01 Bath Soaps and Detergents (not Antiperspirant) (Personal Cleanliness) | 53 J - - 01 Bath Soaps and Detergents (not Antiperspirant) (Personal Cleanliness) | 53 L - - 01 Cleansing (Cold Creams, Cleansing Lotions, Liquids, Pads) (Skin Care Preparations) | 53 L - - 01 Cleansing (Cold Creams, Cleansing Lotions, Liquids, Pads) (Skin Care Preparations) | 53 L - - 03 Face,Body,and Hand (excluding Shaving Preparations) (Skin Care Preparations) | 53 L - - 03 Face,Body,and Hand (excluding Shaving Preparations) (Skin Care Preparations) | 53 L - - 06 Moisturizing (Skin Care Preparations) | 53 L - - 06 Moisturizing (Skin Care Preparations) | 53 L - - 99 Other Skin Care Preparations, N.E.C. | 53 L - - 99 Other Skin Care Preparations, N.E.C. | 53 Y - - 99 Other Cosmetic and Cosmetic Products, N.E.C. | 53 Y - - 99 Other Cosmetic and Cosmetic Products, N.E.C; date published is 12/01/2023; address is Beiersdorfstrasse 2 , Hamburg, Hamburg GERMANY, verified against its source on 2026-09-16.

- **Firm:** Beiersdorf Manufacturing Hamburg Gmbh _(verified: appears in the quote below)_
- **Import alert:** 53-06
- **Import alert name:** "Detention Without Physical Examination Of Cosmetics That are Adulterated and/or Misbranded Due to Color Additive Violations"
- **Country:** GERMANY _(verified: appears in the quote below)_
- **Address:** Beiersdorfstrasse 2 , Hamburg, Hamburg GERMANY _(verified: appears in the quote below)_
- **Date published:** 12/01/2023 _(verified: appears in the quote below)_
- **Product code:** 53 B - - 99 Other Bath Preparations, N.E.C. | 53 B - - 99 Other Bath Preparations, N.E.C. | 53 J - - 01 Bath Soaps and Detergents (not Antiperspirant) (Personal Cleanliness) | 53 J - - 01 Bath Soaps and Detergents (not Antiperspirant) (Personal Cleanliness) | 53 L - - 01 Cleansing (Cold Creams, Cleansing Lotions, Liquids, Pads) (Skin Care Preparations) | 53 L - - 01 Cleansing (Cold Creams, Cleansing Lotions, Liquids, Pads) (Skin Care Preparations) | 53 L - - 03 Face,Body,and Hand (excluding Shaving Preparations) (Skin Care Preparations) | 53 L - - 03 Face,Body,and Hand (excluding Shaving Preparations) (Skin Care Preparations) | 53 L - - 06 Moisturizing (Skin Care Preparations) | 53 L - - 06 Moisturizing (Skin Care Preparations) | 53 L - - 99 Other Skin Care Preparations, N.E.C. | 53 L - - 99 Other Skin Care Preparations, N.E.C. | 53 Y - - 99 Other Cosmetic and Cosmetic Products, N.E.C. | 53 Y - - 99 Other Cosmetic and Cosmetic Products, N.E.C. _(verified: each item appears in the quote below)_
- **Product:** Nivea Men 3 in 1 Active Energy Shower Gel | Nivea Men 3 in 1 Pure Impact Shower Gel | Nivea Men 3 in 1 Pure Impact Shower Gel | Nivea Men 3 in 1 Active Energy Shower Gel | Nivea Men 3 in 1 Active Energy Shower Gel | Nivea Men 3 in 1 Pure Impact Shower Gel | Nivea Men 3 in 1 Active Energy Shower Gel | Nivea Men 3 in 1 Pure Impact Shower Gel | Nivea Men 3 in 1 Pure Impact Shower Gel | Nivea Men 3 in 1 Active Energy Shower Gel | Nivea Men 3 in 1 Pure Impact Shower Gel | Nivea Men 3 in 1 Active Energy Shower Gel | Nivea Men 3 in 1 Pure Impact Shower Gel | Nivea Men 3 in 1 Active Energy Shower Gel _(verified: each item appears in the quote below)_
- **FDA notes:** 15985-FD&C YELLOW #6 (SUNSET YELLOW FCF) - non-permitted, undeclared Label declares colors as: "CI 15985", which is the color index number for Sunset Yellow FCF (certifiable as FD&C Yellow 6, CI 15985). | 15985-FD&C YELLOW #6 (SUNSET YELLOW FCF); | 77007-ULTRAMARINES - Non-permitted, undeclared Label declares colors as: "CI 77007" which is the color index number for Ultramarines, a color exempt from certification. | 77007-ULTRAMARINES; | 77007-ULTRAMARINES - Non-permitted, undeclared Label declares colors as: "CI 77007" which is the color index number for Ultramarines, a color exempt from certification. | 77007-ULTRAMARINES; | 15985-FD&C YELLOW #6 (SUNSET YELLOW FCF) - non-permitted, undeclared Label declares colors as: "CI 15985", which is the color index number for Sunset Yellow FCF (certifiable as FD&C Yellow 6, CI 15985). | 15985-FD&C YELLOW #6 (SUNSET YELLOW FCF); | 15985-FD&C YELLOW #6 (SUNSET YELLOW FCF) - non-permitted, undeclared Label declares colors as: "CI 15985", which is the color index number for Sunset Yellow FCF (certifiable as FD&C Yellow 6, CI 15985). | 15985-FD&C YELLOW #6 (SUNSET YELLOW FCF); | 77007-ULTRAMARINES - Non-permitted, undeclared Label declares colors as: "CI 77007" which is the color index number for Ultramarines, a color exempt from certification. | 77007-ULTRAMARINES; | 15985-FD&C YELLOW #6 (SUNSET YELLOW FCF) - non-permitted, undeclared Label declares colors as: "CI 15985", which is the color index number for Sunset Yellow FCF (certifiable as FD&C Yellow 6, CI 15985). | 15985-FD&C YELLOW #6 (SUNSET YELLOW FCF); | 77007-ULTRAMARINES - Non-permitted, undeclared Label declares colors as: "CI 77007" which is the color index number for Ultramarines, a color exempt from certification. | 77007-ULTRAMARINES; | 77007-ULTRAMARINES - Non-permitted, undeclared Label declares colors as: "CI 77007" which is the color index number for Ultramarines, a color exempt from certification. | 77007-ULTRAMARINES; | 15985-FD&C YELLOW #6 (SUNSET YELLOW FCF) - non-permitted, undeclared Label declares colors as: "CI 15985", which is the color index number for Sunset Yellow FCF (certifiable as FD&C Yellow 6, CI 15985). | 15985-FD&C YELLOW #6 (SUNSET YELLOW FCF); | 77007-ULTRAMARINES - Non-permitted, undeclared Label declares colors as: "CI 77007" which is the color index number for Ultramarines, a color exempt from certification. | 77007-ULTRAMARINES; | 15985-FD&C YELLOW #6 (SUNSET YELLOW FCF) - non-permitted, undeclared Label declares colors as: "CI 15985", which is the color index number for Sunset Yellow FCF (certifiable as FD&C Yellow 6, CI 15985). | 15985-FD&C YELLOW #6 (SUNSET YELLOW FCF); | 77007-ULTRAMARINES - Non-permitted, undeclared Label declares colors as: "CI 77007" which is the color index number for Ultramarines, a color exempt from certification. | 77007-ULTRAMARINES; | 15985-FD&C YELLOW #6 (SUNSET YELLOW FCF) - non-permitted, undeclared Label declares colors as: "CI 15985", which is the color index number for Sunset Yellow FCF (certifiable as FD&C Yellow 6, CI 15985). | 15985-FD&C YELLOW #6 (SUNSET YELLOW FCF); _(verified: each item appears in the quote below)_

## What the source says

> Beiersdorf Manufacturing Hamburg Gmbh Date Published : 12/01/2023 Beiersdorfstrasse 2 , Hamburg, Hamburg GERMANY 53 B - - 99 Other Bath Preparations, N.E.C. Date Published: 12/01/2023 Desc: Nivea Men 3 in 1 Active Energy Shower Gel Notes: 15985-FD&C YELLOW #6 (SUNSET YELLOW FCF) - non-permitted, undeclared Label declares colors as: "CI 15985", which is the color index number for Sunset Yellow FCF (certifiable as FD&C Yellow 6, CI 15985). Problems: 15985-FD&C YELLOW #6 (SUNSET YELLOW FCF); 53 B - - 99 Other Bath Preparations, N.E.C. Date Published: 12/01/2023 Desc: Nivea Men 3 in 1 Pure Impact Shower Gel Notes: 77007-ULTRAMARINES - Non-permitted, undeclared Label declares colors as: "CI 77007" which is the color index number for Ultramarines, a color exempt from certification. Problems: 77007-ULTRAMARINES; 53 J - - 01 Bath Soaps and Detergents (not Antiperspirant) (Personal Cleanliness) Date Published: 12/01/2023 Desc: Nivea Men 3 in 1 Pure Impact Shower Gel Notes: 77007-ULTRAMARINES - Non-permitted, undeclared Label declares colors as: "CI 77007" which is the color index number for Ultramarines, a color exempt from certification. Problems: 77007-ULTRAMARINES; 53 J - - 01 Bath Soaps and Detergents (not Antiperspirant) (Personal Cleanliness) Date Published: 12/01/2023 Desc: Nivea Men 3 in 1 Active Energy Shower Gel Notes: 15985-FD&C YELLOW #6 (SUNSET YELLOW FCF) - non-permitted, undeclared Label declares colors as: "CI 15985", which is the color index number for Sunset Yellow FCF (certifiable as FD&C Yellow 6, CI 15985). Problems: 15985-FD&C YELLOW #6 (SUNSET YELLOW FCF); 53 L - - 01 Cleansing (Cold Creams, Cleansing Lotions, Liquids, Pads) (Skin Care Preparations) Date Published: 12/01/2023 Desc: Nivea Men 3 in 1 Active Energy Shower Gel Notes: 15985-FD&C YELLOW #6 (SUNSET YELLOW FCF) - non-permitted, undeclared Label declares colors as: "CI 15985", which is the color index number for Sunset Yellow FCF (certifiable as FD&C Yellow 6, CI 15985). Problems: 15985-FD&C YELLOW #6 (SUNSET YELLOW FCF); 53 L - - 01 Cleansing (Cold Creams, Cleansing Lotions, Liquids, Pads) (Skin Care Preparations) Date Published: 12/01/2023 Desc: Nivea Men 3 in 1 Pure Impact Shower Gel Notes: 77007-ULTRAMARINES - Non-permitted, undeclared Label declares colors as: "CI 77007" which is the color index number for Ultramarines, a color exempt from certification. Problems: 77007-ULTRAMARINES; 53 L - - 03 Face,Body,and Hand (excluding Shaving Preparations) (Skin Care Preparations) Date Published: 12/01/2023 Desc: Nivea Men 3 in 1 Active Energy Shower Gel Notes: 15985-FD&C YELLOW #6 (SUNSET YELLOW FCF) - non-permitted, undeclared Label declares colors as: "CI 15985", which is the color index number for Sunset Yellow FCF (certifiable as FD&C Yellow 6, CI 15985). Problems: 15985-FD&C YELLOW #6 (SUNSET YELLOW FCF); 53 L - - 03 Face,Body,and Hand (excluding Shaving Preparations) (Skin Care Preparations) Date Published: 12/01/2023 Desc: Nivea Men 3 in 1 Pure Impact Shower Gel Notes: 77007-ULTRAMARINES - Non-permitted, undeclared Label declares colors as: "CI 77007" which is the color index number for Ultramarines, a color exempt from certification. Problems: 77007-ULTRAMARINES; 53 L - - 06 Moisturizing (Skin Care Preparations) Date Published: 12/01/2023 Desc: Nivea Men 3 in 1 Pure Impact Shower Gel Notes: 77007-ULTRAMARINES - Non-permitted, undeclared Label declares colors as: "CI 77007" which is the color index number for Ultramarines, a color exempt from certification. Problems: 77007-ULTRAMARINES; 53 L - - 06 Moisturizing (Skin Care Preparations) Date Published: 12/01/2023 Desc: Nivea Men 3 in 1 Active Energy Shower Gel Notes: 15985-FD&C YELLOW #6 (SUNSET YELLOW FCF) - non-permitted, undeclared Label declares colors as: "CI 15985", which is the color index number for Sunset Yellow FCF (certifiable as FD&C Yellow 6, CI 15985). Problems: 15985-FD&C YELLOW #6 (SUNSET YELLOW FCF); 53 L - - 99 Other Skin Care Preparations, N.E.C. Date Published: 12/01/2023 Desc: Nivea Men 3 in 1 Pure Impact Shower Gel Notes: 77007-ULTRAMARINES - Non-permitted, undeclared Label declares colors as: "CI 77007" which is the color index number for Ultramarines, a color exempt from certification. Problems: 77007-ULTRAMARINES; 53 L - - 99 Other Skin Care Preparations, N.E.C. Date Published: 12/01/2023 Desc: Nivea Men 3 in 1 Active Energy Shower Gel Notes: 15985-FD&C YELLOW #6 (SUNSET YELLOW FCF) - non-permitted, undeclared Label declares colors as: "CI 15985", which is the color index number for Sunset Yellow FCF (certifiable as FD&C Yellow 6, CI 15985). Problems: 15985-FD&C YELLOW #6 (SUNSET YELLOW FCF); 53 Y - - 99 Other Cosmetic and Cosmetic Products, N.E.C. Date Published: 12/01/2023 Desc: Nivea Men 3 in 1 Pure Impact Shower Gel Notes: 77007-ULTRAMARINES - Non-permitted, undeclared Label declares colors as: "CI 77007" which is the color index number for Ultramarines, a color exempt from certification. Problems: 77007-ULTRAMARINES; 53 Y - - 99 Other Cosmetic and Cosmetic Products, N.E.C. Date Published: 12/01/2023 Desc: Nivea Men 3 in 1 Active Energy Shower Gel Notes: 15985-FD&C YELLOW #6 (SUNSET YELLOW FCF) - non-permitted, undeclared Label declares colors as: "CI 15985", which is the color index number for Sunset Yellow FCF (certifiable as FD&C Yellow 6, CI 15985). Problems: 15985-FD&C YELLOW #6 (SUNSET YELLOW FCF);

## Source

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Last verified: 2026-09-16. Review by: 2026-11-15.
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