If harmful chemicals are found in cosmetics, we will ban them: U.T. Khader
Karnataka's Health Minister has announced potential bans on cosmetic brands if laboratory tests confirm the presence of carcinogenic substances and heavy metals. Meanwhile, food safety officials have intensified inspections of hotels following the discovery of unhygienic conditions.
Why it matters
This highlights government intervention in consumer safety and public health regulation regarding both personal care products and food services.
Officials from the Food Safety and Drug Administration (FSDA) have seized samples of cosmetics, including lipstick and sunscreen, for testing in Bengaluru. Sources said preliminary findings had revealed carcinogenic compounds and various heavy metals in the samples.
“After a laboratory analysis, if any harmful heavy metal content is found in cosmetics of any brand, the government will take a decision on banning them,” Minister for Health and Family Welfare U.T. Khader told The Hindu . “While we have not received any complaints from the public, I have instructed officials to collect samples as these cosmetics do contain some harmful chemicals that pose a danger to women’s health,” he said.
A total of 22 cosmetic samples were collected by Drugs Inspectors and Assistant Drugs Inspectors from various places on Monday.
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