India flags sale of Pakistani fairness creams with high heavy‑metal levels
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AI-generated summary of the coverage listed below: India’s Central Drugs Standard Control Organization (CDSCO) has warned that two Pakistani‑made fairness creams, Chandni and Goree, are being sold without approval. The regulator says the products contain excessive heavy metals that exceed safety limits, potentially causing toxic health effects. The alert highlights the risk to consumers and underscores the need for stricter enforcement of drug‑approval standards. QUOTE: "The use of these creams could have toxic effects and pose a grave health risk." — Hindustan Times
Covered by 5 outlets across the spectrum: 40% left, 40% center, 20% right.
Who is covering this story
- Left-leaning (1): The Hindu
- Center (2): Deccan Herald, Hindustan Times
- Right-leaning (1): Times Now
Sources
- CDSCO warns against sale & use of 2 Pakistan-made whitening creams over heavy metals — Deccan Herald (center)
- India's drugs control body flags unauthorised sale of Pak-made fairness creams ‘Chandni’ and ‘Goree’ — Hindustan Times (center)
- Dermatologists warn against steroid creams misuse for fungal infections — The Hindu (left-leaning)
- Drug regulator issues alert on sale of unauthorised Pakistani whitening creams in India — The Hindu (left-leaning)
- CDSCO Issues Health Alert Against Pakistan-Made Skin-Whitening Creams Over Heavy Metal Content — Times Now (right-leaning)