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Drug regulator issues alert on sale of unauthorised Pakistani whitening creams in India
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India's drug regulator has issued an alert regarding the distribution of unauthorized skin-whitening creams imported from Pakistan. Authorities warn that these products contain excessive and unsafe levels of heavy metals that can lead to severe toxic health effects for consumers.
WHY IT MATTERS
This warning directly protects public health by identifying specific imported cosmetic products that pose immediate toxicity risks due to heavy metal contamination.
The products are unauthorised and contain excessive levels of heavy metals beyond the specified limits, which may pose health risks to consumers, including toxic effects, said CDSCO
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