Archive · 16 Sep 2026
India Warns Against Pakistan-Made Whitening Creams Over Health Risks
India’s drug regulator has warned people about two skin-whitening creams.
The creams are called Goree Beauty Cream and Chandni Whitening Cream.
The regulator says they were made in Pakistan and contain too much of some harmful metals.
These metals can make people sick and may be dangerous.
The creams are not authorised for sale in India.
People who already bought them should not use them.
When buying cosmetics, shoppers should check the manufacturer and licence information.
They should also check the batch number, manufacturing date and expiry date.
Imported products should have a registration number.
India’s Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation issued a public health alert against Goree Beauty Cream and Chandni Whitening Cream.
The regulator said the Pakistan-made creams contain excessive heavy metals beyond specified limits.
CDSCO warned that using the unauthorised products could cause toxic effects and pose a grave health risk.
The products were identified as Goree Beauty Cream, reportedly made by Goree Cosmetics, and Chandni Whitening Cream, reportedly made by SJ Enterprises, both based in Lahore.
Consumers were advised not to buy or use the creams and to check cosmetic licences, manufacturer details, batch numbers, dates and registration numbers.
- Who
- The Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation issued the warning to consumers about Goree Beauty Cream and Chandni Whitening Cream.
- What
- CDSCO warned that the unauthorised creams contain excessive heavy metals and may pose serious health risks.
- When
- The advisory was published on September 16, 2026.
- Where
- The warning was issued in India; the creams were identified as Pakistan-made, with the reported manufacturers based in Lahore.
- Why
- The products allegedly contain heavy metals beyond specified limits and do not meet the stated requirements for authorised cosmetics.
- Regulator
- Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO)
- Products
- Goree Beauty Cream Made in Pakistan and Chandni Whitening Cream Made in Pakistan
- Health concern
- Excessive heavy metals beyond specified limits
- Reported manufacturers
- Goree Cosmetics and SJ Enterprises
- Reported manufacturing location
- Lahore, Pakistan
- Consumer advice
- Do not purchase or use the products or similarly named cosmetics
- Packaging checks
- Manufacturing licence, manufacturer details, batch number, manufacturing date, expiry date and, for imports, registration number