India warns against Pakistan-made fairness creams over heavy metals

India's drug regulator has issued a public health alert against two Pakistan-made fairness creams, warning they contain excessive heavy metals and pose a serious health risk. The Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO) identified the products as Goree Beauty Cream and Chandni Whitening Cream in a notice dated September 8, 2026. The regulator stated that testing and analysis verified both cosmetics are unauthorised for import and sale in India, as they have not been issued the required registration certificate. The CDSCO advised consumers not to purchase or use the products and directed traders, distributors, and other establishments to immediately stop selling, distributing, or advertising them. According to the alert, the creams contain heavy metals beyond specified limits, which may have toxic effects on consumers. The notice did not specify which heavy metals were detected or provide their measured concentrations. Goree Beauty Cream is manufactured by Goree Cosmetics in Lahore, while Chandni Whitening Cream is managed by SJ Enterprises, also based in Lahore.