Health Minister revokes notification of cosmetic product found to contain scheduled poisons


PUTRAJAYA: The Health Ministry has revoked the product notification for Uyana Tone Up Night Cream after it was found to contain scheduled poisons and mercury, making it illegal for sale in the country.

The ministry stated that mercury is banned in cosmetics because it can be absorbed into the body and may damage the kidneys and nervous system.

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