India Issues Alert Against Pakistan-Made Fairness Creams over Grave Health Risks
CDSCO said the creams contain excessive heavy metals and warned consumers not to buy or use them.
- On September 8, 2026, The Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation issued a Public Health alert flagging Goree Beauty Cream and Chandni Whitening Cream from Pakistan for containing "excessive heavy metals" beyond permitted limits.
- Both products failed to obtain the required registration certificate for import from the Central Licensing Authority, violating regulatory requirements under the Drugs and Cosmetics Act and the Cosmetics Rules, 2020.
- The CDSCO warned that usage of these creams could pose serious health risks, potentially causing toxic effects. The regulator advised consumers not to purchase or use the identified items.
- Establishments and individuals face warnings against selling, distributing, or advertising the unauthorized products. Cosmetic products sold in India must be safe for public use under regulatory oversight.
- Consumers should verify packaging for manufacturing license numbers, batch information, and expiry dates before purchasing cosmetics. The Bureau of Indian Standards publishes standards for such products to ensure consumer safety.
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CDSCO warns against Pakistani fairness creams in India
The Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO) has issued a public health alert against two Pakistan-origin cosmetic products, Goree Beauty Cream and Chandni Whitening Cream, warning that they may pose serious health risks due to the presence of excessive heavy metals. In a notice issued on September 8, the national drug regulator advised consumers not to purchase or use the products and directed traders, distributors and other establis…
The Central Drugs Standard Control Organization (CDSCO) has issued a health alert regarding some cosmetic creams manufactured in Pakistan and sold in India. They have been found to contain dangerous chemicals. Therefore, it's important to know whether the cream you're applying contains lead or other toxic chemicals.
India Issues Health Alert Over Pakistan-Made Whitening Creams, Flags Heavy Metals
<p>The Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO) has issued a public health alert against the sale and use of two unauthorised cosmetic products allegedly manufactured in Pakistan. The products flagged by the drug regulator are Chandni Whitening Cream and Goree Beauty Cream.</p> <p>The CDSCO warned that the two whitening creams contain “excessive heavy metals” beyond the specified limits. According to the regulator, their use could hav…
2 Pakistan-Made Beauty Creams Found With Excessive Heavy Metals, Indian Consumers Warned
The Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO) has issued a public health alert over two unauthorised cosmetic products being sold in India. The products named in the alert are Chandni Whitening Cream and Goree Beauty Cream, both labelled as being made
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