# Karnataka to ban cosmetics found with heavy metals or carcinogens 2026-08-10T19:46:55+00:00 | Governance | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 1 independent outlet Karnataka Health Minister U.T. Khader announced that the government would ban any cosmetic brand found to contain harmful heavy metals or carcinogenic substances after laboratory tests. This follows the collection of 22 cosmetic samples, including lipstick, shampoo, and talcum powder, from malls and roadside vendors by the Food Safety and Drug Administration (FSDA). FSDA Commissioner Srinivas K. said preliminary analysis found 23 types of heavy metals and chemicals. Simultaneously, FSDA sealed the kitchen of Bengaluru's Skyye lounge bar and issued notices to five other eateries after seizing rotten meat, expired dairy, and mouldy food during hygiene inspections. Khader also warned that tattoo studios using unhygienic needles or inks and international chocolate brands selling inferior-quality products in India would face action. In February 2025, tests on eight tattoo ink samples had revealed up to 22 metals including arsenic and chromium. ## Coverage - thehindu.com - deccanherald.com - deccanherald.com Tags: Bengaluru, carcinogens, cosmetics, FSDA, health ministry, heavy metals Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/karnataka-to-ban-cosmetics-with-heavy-metals-carcinogens/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/karnataka-to-ban-cosmetics-with-heavy-metals-carcinogens/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes.