Archive · 25 Jul 2026
FDA Crackdown on Toxic Beauty Creams with High Mercury and Lead
The FDA in Maharashtra has been cracking down on beauty creams that have high levels of mercury and lead.
These creams can cause serious health problems like skin damage, kidney disease, and neurological disorders.
Over 15 products have been recalled, and consumers are advised to buy cosmetics only from authorized sellers and report any unsafe products.
Dermatologists warn that these creams can be especially harmful to pregnant women, breastfeeding mothers, children, and people with kidney or neurological disorders.
The Maharashtra FDA has recalled over 15 beauty creams containing high levels of mercury and lead.
Dermatologists warn of serious health risks including skin damage, kidney disease, and neurological disorders.
Products like Goree Beauty Cream and Face Fresh Gold have been identified as 'Not of Standard Quality'.
Consumers are advised to buy cosmetics only from authorized sellers and report unsafe products.
Pregnant women, breastfeeding mothers, children, and people with kidney or neurological disorders are especially vulnerable.
- Who
- Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Dermatologists, Consumers
- What
- Crackdown on toxic beauty creams with high mercury and lead levels
- When
- Over the last month
- Where
- Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
- Why
- To protect public health from the dangers of toxic beauty creams
Regulatory Action
Consumer Awareness
Regulatory Action
Regulatory Action
The FDA has intensified its crackdown on unsafe cosmetic products containing high levels of mercury and lead, recalling over 15 products.
Consumer Awareness
Consumers are advised to purchase cosmetics only from authorized sellers and report the sale of unsafe products.
Health Risks
Regulatory Action
Dermatologists warn that prolonged use of these creams can lead to skin damage, kidney disease, neurological disorders, and reproductive complications.
Consumer Awareness
Consumers should discontinue use immediately if adverse skin reactions occur.
- Products Recalled
- Goree Beauty Cream, Face Fresh Gold, Golden Star Beauty Cream, Parley Beauty Cream, Malika Premium Beauty Cream, Kass Cosmetics
- Manufacturer
- Khyber Chemical (Pvt.) Ltd., Pakistan
- Seized Products Value
- Rs 39 lakh
- Health Risks
- Skin thinning, persistent rashes, kidney damage, neurological disorders, memory problems, reproductive complications
- Vulnerable Groups
- Pregnant women, breastfeeding mothers, children, people with kidney or neurological disorders