Health Ministry revokes three cosmetic products from market over harmful chemicals

The Ministry of Health has revoked the notification of three cosmetic products as they were found to contain scheduled poisons and are no longer allowed to be sold in Malaysia. — Picture by Shafwan ZaidonPUTRAJAYA, Aug 5 — The Ministry of Health has revoked the notification of three cosmetic products as they were found to contain scheduled poisons and are no longer allowed to be sold in Malaysia.

“It can also disrupt the brain development of young or unborn children. Mercury can also cause rashes, irritation and other changes on the skin,” it said. It said tretinoin can cause the skin to be red, uncomfortable, sore, flaky and hypersensitive to sunlight, while the use of Betamethasone 17-Valerate can cause the skin to become thin and prone to irritation, acne, changes in skin pigmentation and increase the risk of being absorbed into the blood circulation system, which can have harmful effects.

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