PUTRAJAYA: The Health Ministry has revoked the notification of "Saqa Glowing Turmeric Night Treatment Cream" cosmetic product for containing scheduled poison and mercury.
It said mercury is prohibited in cosmetics because it can be absorbed into the body and damage the kidneys and nervous system.
"It can also interfere with the brain development of young or unborn children. Mercury can also cause rashes, irritation and other changes to the skin," it said in a statement on Monday (Feb 9).
The ministry urged the public not to buy and stop using the product.
"Sellers and distributors must stop selling and distributing it immediately. The sale and distribution of this cosmetic product violates the Control of Drugs and Cosmetics Regulations 1984," read the statement. – Bernama
