NEW DELHI / RankWire.AI / – India’s drug regulatory authority has issued a warning to the public regarding two cosmetic products manufactured in Pakistan after testing revealed high levels of heavy metals. The Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation announced on September 8 that Goree Beauty Cream and Chandni Whitening Cream are not authorized for sale in India. Both items bear labels indicating they were produced in Pakistan. The regulator clarified that neither product had approval for import or distribution within India and warned that the excessive heavy metal content could lead to toxic effects and health hazards.
According to authorities, these two cosmetics lack registration certificates from the competent Indian authorities for importation. Regulations in India mandate that imported cosmetics and their manufacturing facilities must be registered prior to entering the market. The process governed by the Cosmetics Rules, 2020, along with the Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940, is managed by the Bureau of Indian Standards, which also sets the standards for cosmetic products. The central notice did not specify which heavy metals were detected or provide their exact concentrations.
Consumers are advised not to buy Goree Beauty Cream or Chandni Whitening Cream and to refrain from using them if already purchased. The warning extends to similarly branded cosmetic products that may lack proper regulatory approval. Officials have instructed sellers, distributors, and advertisers to cease marketing these items. Enforcement agencies have been directed to prevent unauthorized cosmetics from being sold within their jurisdictions. Anyone noticing labeling violations is encouraged to report such imported products to the Drugs Controller General of India.
Guidance for Consumers on Cosmetic Labeling
The alert emphasizes the importance of verifying authorized cosmetics that display essential regulatory and product information. Labels should include manufacturer details, a manufacturing licence number, batch number, manufacturing and expiry dates. For imported cosmetics, the registration number must also be visible. These labeling requirements help consumers and authorities confirm the products’ legitimacy for the Indian market. The focus of the regulator’s guidance is on proper product registration, accurate labeling, and regulatory compliance, specifically advising against the use of the two creams mentioned in the alert.
In Maharashtra, additional official records reveal findings related to Goree Beauty Cream. The Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration identified several Goree Beauty Cream samples as not meeting quality standards. The state’s database reports that some samples failed tests for mercury content and were also misbranded. These specific state findings pertain solely to tested Goree Beauty Cream samples. Conversely, the national alert broadly reports excessive heavy metals in both creams without specifying which metals are involved for each product.
India’s Cosmetic Import Regulations and Registration Requirements
In India, manufacturers must obtain a licence from the relevant State Licensing Authority to produce cosmetics for commercial sale. Importers are required to register their products through the Central Licensing Authority prior to importation. The official procedure involves submitting Form COS-1 for the application of an import registration certificate, which is issued as Form COS-2 upon approval. These procedures are outlined under the Cosmetics Rules, 2020, and apply to imported cosmetics and their manufacturing sites.
The September 8 alert remains centered on consumer safety and regulatory adherence for the two products. It does not specify batch numbers, importer identities, distributor information, or exact heavy metal measurements. There are no reports of individual health issues linked to these creams. Consumers are advised to verify the authorization status of imported cosmetics before purchase and avoid products lacking proper registration. The authorities have also instructed relevant entities not to sell, distribute, or promote Goree Beauty Cream and Chandni Whitening Cream within India.