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Pakistani Beauty Cream Seized in Maharashtra Found with Mercury 48,000 Times Over Limit
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What Happened?
Beauty creams worth nearly Rs 40 lakh seized in Maharashtra's Nanded contain mercury levels over 48,000 times the permissible limit, according to a government report.
Key points
- The seized beauty creams were valued at approximately Rs 39.69 lakh.
- PARLEY 24K Gold Gleam Beauty Cream contained 48,453.44 PPM of mercury, exceeding the limit of 1 PPM.
- GOREE Beauty Cream with Lycopene had 6,924.94 PPM of mercury.
- The raid occurred on July 9 at Afrah Collection in Nanded.
- Authorities had previously issued alerts against several Pakistani beauty products for high toxic metal levels.
- A case has been registered under various acts, including the Drugs and Cosmetics Act.
Key insights
- Prolonged exposure to mercury can lead to severe health issues, including skin disorders and kidney damage.
- The seizure highlights ongoing concerns regarding the safety of imported cosmetics in India.
- Regulatory actions may increase scrutiny on beauty products from foreign sources.
Why it matters
The discovery of high mercury levels in these creams poses serious health risks to consumers.
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Maharashtra· StateNanded· CityPARLEY 24K Gold Gleam Beauty Cream· ProductGOREE Beauty Cream· ProductCentral Drugs Standard Control Organisation· OrganizationFood and Drug Administration· Organization
Source
Times of India
