Ypê is a Brazilian hygiene and cleaning products company headquartered in the city of Amparo, in the interior of the state of São Paulo.
History Founded in 1950, the company began by making homemade bar soap in a small warehouse in downtown Amparo, in the interior of São Paulo. Inspired by the philosophy of its founder, Waldyr Beira, it has continued to grow.
In 2022, Ypê has 7 126 employees.
Controversy On May 7, 2026, the Brazilian Health Regulatory Agency (ANVISA) ordered the recall of batches ending in 1 of the brand The reason was the failure to comply with essential production standards, coupled with deficiencies in the quality assurance and control systems for the items. A visit to the company’s production line in Amparo (SP) revealed a buildup of dust on machinery and pipes, as well as the presence of Pseudomonas aeruginosa bacteria in product samples.
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