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ADULTERATION - ( In the name of 'SAB KUCH CHALTA HAIN' )

Adulteration of Cosmetics


 Such belief encourage and allows even the so far honest traders to resort it to make quick bucks. The unholy nexus between merchant of death and corrupt officials, as allowed this heinous.

CRIME GO ON SINCE LONGE.....

What do we find pure or unadulterated nowadays?

False brand of cosmetics items, adulterated Lakme 9 to 5 lipstick, kajal, Johnson baby products, lotions, soap, cream and so on.

Cosmetic products are women’s best friend and now are getting popular among men. Cosmetic products are not only important to make a person looks good but also to boost one’s self-confidence.

 Every day, we are introduced to new cosmetic products from various local and imported brands. On top of that, companies of famous cosmetic brands are constantly launching new products which claimed to be better and more effective than their previous product.

A cosmetic product is said to be adulterated when it found to contain heavy metals such as mercury or substances listed as Scheduled Poison such as hydroquinone, tretinoin, antibiotics or steroids.

Adulterants are added to a cosmetic product to show that the product is effective for its intended purpose. For instance, hydroquinone is usually added to whitening products for fairer complexion or to treat pigmentation problems and tretinoin or antibiotics are commonly added to products intended for acne treatment. Consequently, consumers would get the desired effect faster and continue buying the products. The companies who are selling or manufacturing adulterated products are deemed irresponsible as such products may cause undesirable effects to the users. The use of cosmetic products adulterated with mercury can cause damage to the kidneys and nervous system. It may also interfere with the brain development of unborn and very young children. Furthermore, exposure to mercury may also affect surrounding people especially children as mercury can get into their bodies by inhaling the mercury vapours. Infants and children can also accidentally ingest mercury when they touch the cosmetic product containing mercury or their parents who have used these products. Using products containing mercury can also cause skin rashes, irritation and other undesirable changes to the skin.

Cosmetic products adulterated with hydroquinone can cause skin redness, discomfort, skin discolouration, hypersensitivity and gradual blue-black darkening of the skin. Hydroquinone inhibits the pigmentation process and this process reduces the ability of the skin to protect our body from harmful UV rays and excessive sunlight which can increase the risk of skin cancer. Excessive depigmentation is dangerous for those living in a tropical region.

 Most of us don't know that in Malaysia, cosmetics products are controlled by the National Pharmaceutical Control Bureau (NPCB), an agency under the Ministry of Health.

The Responsibility of Consumers :

 Although there is an agency such as NPCB who monitors the cosmetic products in the market, consumers should always be careful and choose the correct product wisely before purchasing and using a cosmetic product. Many irresponsible online sellers are taking advantage of social media to sell unnotified products openly.

Before making any purchase, consumers are encouraged to verify the notification status of cosmetic product via NPCB’s website (www.bpfk.gov.my.) List of the cosmetic product tested and found to contain adulterated substances are also available on the website. Consumers should not be easily deceived by advertisements and promotions made on the products in search of beauty and perfection. Instead, practising a healthy lifestyle and use of safe products should be the way forward.


Consumers are advised to report to NPCB for any experience of adverse events while using a cosmetic product or encounter any suspicious products. The report can be submitted to NPCB in several ways as shown below :

References -

American Pharmacists Association (2008). Drug Information Handbook with International Trade Names Index.

Sahu, R., Saxena, P. & Johnson, S. (2014). Heavy Metals In Cosmetics (http://www.cseindia.org)
R&R Law Group (2014). FDA Cosmetic Handbook. (http://www.mlmlaw.com/library/guides/fda/Coshdbok.htm)

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