Agência Nacional of Vigilância Sanitária (Anvisa) authorized the immediate resumption of activities at the Química Amparo unit on Friday night, May 29, 2026. The plant is mainly responsible for producing Ypê brand products and is located in the interior of the state of São Paulo. The release came shortly after a rigorous re-inspection at the site. Inspectors confirmed the implementation of all corrective actions required by the regulatory body. With technical approval, the company returns to normally producing its line of detergents, liquid soaps and disinfectants at the São Paulo facility.
The measure represents a significant advance in the health crisis that has hit the company since the beginning of May. The regulatory agency maintained the express recommendation that consumers avoid using batches with final number 1 manufactured until March 31, 2026. Novos items manufactured from April onwards, even with the same batch ending, received the green light for commercialization and domestic use. Ypê has confirmed receipt of the authorization document. The manufacturer reported that it is now working towards the gradual normalization of supply on Brazilian supermarket shelves.
Histórico inspections and discovery of bacterial contamination
The Química Amparo industrial complex underwent initial scrutiny in November 2025. Naquela On a specific occasion, health surveillance technicians identified the presence of the Pseudomonas aeruginous bacteria in samples of products manufactured during the period. The microorganism has the potential to cause serious infections in people with weakened immune systems. Pacientes hospitalized or individuals diagnosed with cystic fibrosis are part of the highest risk group in case of direct contact.
The first inspection report recorded structural and operational problems on the assembly line. Inspectors pointed out hygiene failures, accumulation of dirt in critical production areas and inconsistencies in the factory’s water treatment system. Diante scenario, the company had to carry out a voluntary recall of specific lots from the Tixan Ypê and Ypê Power Act lines. Parte of the products returned to the retail market only after carrying out new laboratory tests that confirmed compliance with the required standards.
- Lava Roupas Líquido Tixan Ypê Primavera (batches 254031 and 193021)
- Lava Roupas Líquido Tixan Ypê Maciez (batch 97021)
- Lava Roupas Líquido Tixan Ypê Express Combate Mau Odor (multiple batches)
- Lava Roupas Líquido Ypê Power Act (multiple batches)
- Outros items from the mentioned lines with specific numbers
The company’s management adjusted internal processes at the time and submitted detailed reports to the competent authorities. The case seemed resolved in the first months of the year. However, the situation received increased attention from control bodies again in April 2026.
Suspensão of lots and the administrative clash in May
Anvisa published Resolução RE 1834/2026 on União’s Diário Oficial on May 7th. The official document determined the recall, suspension of manufacturing, prohibition of sale and ban on the distribution of 24 products with final number 1. The restrictive list covered dishwasher detergents, liquid laundry detergents and disinfectants sold under the brands Ypê, Tixan and Atol. The determination had an immediate impact on the cleaning sector’s supply chain.
The drastic decision was based on a new inspection task force carried out between April 27th and 30th. Equipes jointly with Anvisa, Centro with Vigilância Sanitária with São Paulo and Vigilância Sanitária with Amparo searched the premises. Public agents found exactly 76 irregularities in the factory complex. The problems cataloged included serious flaws in good manufacturing practices, signs of microbiological contamination and severe deficiencies in internal quality control.
Ypê filed an administrative appeal the day after the publication of the restrictive measure. The legal action temporarily suspended the practical effects of the resolution. The Anvisa board of directors analyzed the manufacturer’s request at a meeting on May 15th and unanimously decided to maintain the full suspension. The company then needed to draw up a detailed emergency action plan to comply with all the requirements listed by health inspectors.
Nova technical inspection proves corrections in the manufacturing unit
Técnicos specialists returned to the factory in the days leading up to May 29th. The reinspection once again mobilized professionals from Anvisa, Centro and Vigilância Sanitária
