India Issues Nationwide Alert Against Pakistan-Made Fairness Creams Over Heavy Metals Presence

New Delhi ( Vivek Ojha) : India's drug regulator has issued a nationwide public health alert against two Pakistan-made skin-whitening creams after tests found excessive heavy metals beyond specified limits. The Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO) has identified Goree Beauty Cream and Chandni Whitening Cream as unauthorised cosmetics and warned consumers against purchasing or using them. The regulator has also directed enforcement authorities to ensure the products are not sold, distributed or advertised.

Which Pakistan-made fairness creams has India flagged?

Goree Beauty Cream (Made in Pakistan) : The fairness cream has been identified by CDSCO as an unauthorised cosmetic. The regulator's testing found excessive heavy metals beyond specified limits.

Chandni Whitening Cream (Made in Pakistan): The whitening cream has also been flagged for excessive heavy metals and the absence of the required import registration certificate. Product names and country of manufacture as shown in the CDSCO public notice.

What did the CDSCO notice say?

According to the public health notice issued by the Cosmetics Division of CDSCO, the regulator conducted testing and analysis of the two products.

The notice states that the creams:

Are unauthorised for sale in India.

Have not been issued registration certificates for import by the competent authority.

Contain excessive heavy metals beyond the specified limits, which may pose health risks, including toxic effects.