India issues health alert over Pakistan-made whitening creams

CDSCO heavy metals skin-whitening creams unauthorised cosmetics public health alert

India’s drug regulator, the Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO), has issued a nationwide public health alert regarding two skin-whitening creams manufactured in Pakistan. The products, identified as Goree Beauty Cream and Chandni Whitening Cream, have been flagged as unauthorised cosmetics for sale in India.

Following testing and analysis, the CDSCO found that both products contain excessive levels of heavy metals that exceed specified safety limits. The regulator warned that these levels may pose significant health risks to consumers, including potential toxic effects. Additionally, Chandni Whitening Cream was noted for lacking the required import registration certificate.

The CDSCO has advised consumers to avoid purchasing or using these specific products. Furthermore, enforcement authorities, including State and Union Territory Drugs Controllers, have been directed to ensure that these unauthorised items are not sold, distributed, or advertised within their jurisdictions.

Entities

Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation · Chandni Whitening Cream · Goree Beauty Cream · India · Pakistan

Claims

What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.

[● 3 SOURCES] The flagged products are Goree Beauty Cream and Chandni Whitening Cream. frontpage.lk · www.en.etemaaddaily.com · www.newswire.lk
[● 3 SOURCES] The excessive heavy metal content may pose health risks, including toxic effects. frontpage.lk · www.en.etemaaddaily.com · www.newswire.lk
[● 3 SOURCES] The CDSCO issued a public health alert against two Pakistan-made skin-whitening creams. frontpage.lk · www.en.etemaaddaily.com · www.newswire.lk
[● 3 SOURCES] Enforcement authorities have been directed to prevent the sale, distribution, or advertisement of these products. frontpage.lk · www.en.etemaaddaily.com · www.newswire.lk
[● 3 SOURCES] The two products are unauthorised for sale in India. frontpage.lk · www.en.etemaaddaily.com · www.newswire.lk
[● 3 SOURCES] Testing found the creams contain excessive levels of heavy metals beyond specified limits. frontpage.lk · www.en.etemaaddaily.com · www.newswire.lk
[● 3 SOURCES] Consumers are advised not to purchase or use the identified creams. frontpage.lk · www.en.etemaaddaily.com · www.newswire.lk
[● 3 SOURCES] The products lack the required import registration certificates from the competent authority. frontpage.lk · www.en.etemaaddaily.com · www.newswire.lk

Sources

India issues nationwide alert against Pakistan-made fairness creams over heavy metals presence [frontpage.lk]

6 days ago

Pakistani whitening creams flagged in India over excessive heavy metals [www.en.etemaaddaily.com]

6 days ago

How did restricted Pakistan-made 'Goree,' 'Chandni' creams enter Indian market [www.newsbytesapp.com]

5 days ago

India issues nationwide alert against Pakistan-made fairness creams over heavy metals presence [www.newswire.lk]

6 days ago