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FDA bans three Pakistan fairness creams over mercury lead
The Times of India··6 Jul
Mumbai FDA on July 5, 2026, banned three Pakistan-made fairness creams including Goree Beauty Cream after tests found mercury and lead, Times of India reported. The action followed a Chembur shopkeeper case where illegal imports were sold. Officials warned mercury causes kidney and neurological damage. Consumers were urged to avoid unlabelled skin-lightening products sold without regulatory approval.
Prism
What It Means For You
- Banned fairness creams with mercury pose kidney and nerve risks.
- Chembur case shows illegal imports reach neighbourhood shops.
- Consumers should verify drug approvals before buying skin products.
What's Happening
- Mumbai FDA banned three Pakistan-made fairness creams.
- Goree Beauty Cream tested positive for mercury and lead.
- Action followed a Chembur shopkeeper case on July 5.
Regulatory Context
- Mercury in cosmetics is prohibited under Indian drug rules.
- Illegal imports often bypass licensing and labelling norms.
- FDA warned of neurological damage from toxic skin creams.
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