Spurious cosmetics continue to thrive Kerala market, reveal recent raids
The Kerala Drugs Control Department has registered 15 cases following raids on wholesale cosmetic dealers as part of 'Operation Soundarya'. Authorities seized counterfeit products, including face creams and lipsticks, warning consumers about the health risks associated with spurious cosmetics.
Why it matters
The proliferation of counterfeit goods poses significant public health risks and undermines consumer safety regulations.
Spurious cosmetic products continue to thrive in the market, going by the outcome of a series of raids conducted recently by the Drugs Control Department across the State. The department has registered 15 cases over sales of counterfeit and illegally imported cosmetics following the raids in the last week of July, officials said. The inspections were held as part of the Operation Soundarya which has entered the fourth year.
The cases have been reported from different districts including Ernakulam and Thiruvananthapuram. The suspected spurious items seized as part of the operation include face creams, lipstick and shave lotions, sources with the department said. Most of the spurious products detected during the raids were manufactured outside the State, it is learnt.
Get smarter about the news
Sign up free for a feed built around what you actually care about, Dive Deeper research on any story, and the full text of every article.
Create free accountAlready have an account? Sign in