Health Ministry bans cosmetic product for containing mercury


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.

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