PUTRAJAYA, Feb 9 (Bernama) -- The Ministry of Health (MOH) has revoked the notification of the cosmetic product Saqa Glowing Turmeric Night Treatment Cream because it is found to contain scheduled poison and mercury, and is no longer allowed to be sold in the country.
According to the ministry, mercury is prohibited in cosmetics because it can be absorbed into the body and cause damage to the kidneys and nervous system.
"It can also interfere with the development of the brain of young or unborn children. Mercury can also cause rashes, irritation and other changes to the skin," it said in a statement today.
Following this, the ministry urged the public to avoid buying and using the cosmetic product concerned.
"Sellers and distributors must stop selling and distributing the cosmetic product immediately.
“The sale and distribution of this cosmetic product is in violation of the Control of Drugs and Cosmetics Regulations 1984," the statement said.
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