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Pakistani Cosmetics Found Lethal in Nanded, High Mercury Levels Detected
✍️ News18 Marathi
🗓 14 Nov 2026, 05:35 PM
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Pakistani beauty products sold in Nanded have been found to contain dangerously high levels of mercury, raising health concerns.
Health officials in Nanded have announced that a batch of Pakistani cosmetics, including creams and lipsticks, tested in local laboratories contain mercury levels far above the permissible limit. The findings were based on samples collected from several retail outlets in the city.
The presence of mercury in cosmetic products poses serious health risks, including skin irritation, neurological damage, and long‑term organ toxicity. Authorities have urged consumers to avoid using the affected products and to report any adverse reactions to health agencies.
The Maharashtra State Drug Control Department has launched an investigation to trace the source of the contaminated goods and to enforce stricter import checks. Retailers dealing in these items are being instructed to remove them from shelves immediately.
Consumers are advised to check product labels for safety certifications and to purchase cosmetics from reputable, licensed vendors. The government has promised a thorough review of import regulations to prevent future incidents.
The presence of mercury in cosmetic products poses serious health risks, including skin irritation, neurological damage, and long‑term organ toxicity. Authorities have urged consumers to avoid using the affected products and to report any adverse reactions to health agencies.
The Maharashtra State Drug Control Department has launched an investigation to trace the source of the contaminated goods and to enforce stricter import checks. Retailers dealing in these items are being instructed to remove them from shelves immediately.
Consumers are advised to check product labels for safety certifications and to purchase cosmetics from reputable, licensed vendors. The government has promised a thorough review of import regulations to prevent future incidents.