Invima warns against fraudulent facial soap promoted by influencer Jesús Arana

The Colombian National Institute for Food and Drug Surveillance (Invima) issued a health alert about the unauthorized sale of Jabón Facial Arana Shop, a facial soap promoted by influencer Jesús Arana. The product's mandatory sanitary notification (NSOC21441-23CO) was canceled on January 13, 2026, yet it continues to be sold via Instagram, TikTok, and virtual stores Source: larepublicaco.

The risk

Invima stated that cosmetics without a valid sanitary notification lack guarantees of quality, safety, and efficacy. The real composition of the soap is unknown, along with its manufacturing and storage conditions, posing a potential health risk Source: infobae. The agency urged consumers to stop using the product and report any sales outlets Source: elcolombiano.

The response

Following the alert, Arana Shop S.A.S. issued a statement acknowledging the situation and claiming that the renewal process for the sanitary notification has already been submitted and is being processed Source: elcolombiano. However, Invima emphasizes that until the NSO is reinstated, any sale remains illegal.

Next steps

Invima has called on health secretariats to strengthen inspection and control measures to remove the product from the market. Those who continue to manufacture or distribute the soap may face sanitary measures and legal sanctions Source: larepublicaco.