Three cosmetic products were found to contain the scheduled poison hydroquinone and heavy metal mercury by Malaysia National Pharmaceutical Control Bureau (NPCB) and are no longer allowed to be sold in Malaysia.
|
Product Name |
Notification Number |
Scheduled Poison Detected |
Name of Product Notification Holder |
Name of Manufacturer |
|
Hans Beauty Treatment Toner |
NOT 130304284K |
hydroquinone |
Hans Beauty & Health |
Herca Indonesia |
|
Hans Beauty Flawless Day Cream |
NOT 130304286K |
Mercury |
Hans Beauty & Health |
Herca Indonesia |
|
Hans Beauty Flawless Night Cream |
NOT 130304287K |
Mercury |
Hans Beauty & Health |
Herca Indonesia |
In Malaysia, products containing hydroquinone are classified as pharmaceutical products that require registration with the Drug Control Authority (DCA) and can only be used under the advice of a healthcare professional. Hydroquinone is commonly used to treat hyperpigmentation of skin. Unsupervised use of preparations containing hydroquinone may cause unwanted side effects. Hydroquinone can cause skin redness, discomfort, skin discoloration, hypersensitivity, a gradual blue-black darkening of the skin or even increase the risk of skin cancer. Using products containing mercury can also cause skin rashes, irritation and other changes to the skin.
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