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Karnataka to ban cosmetics with heavy metals, carcinogens
The Food Safety and Drug Administration (FSDA) has seized 22 cosmetic samples, including lipstick and sunscreen, from Bengaluru shops and roadside vendors. Preliminary tests found carcinogenic substances and heavy metals such as…
The Story in Brief
The Food Safety and Drug Administration (FSDA) has seized 22 cosmetic samples, including lipstick and sunscreen, from Bengaluru shops and roadside vendors. Preliminary tests found carcinogenic substances and heavy metals such as lead and cadmium in several products, officials said.
Health Minister U.T. Khader told The Hindu that if laboratory analysis confirms harmful chemicals, the government will ban those cosmetics. FSDA Commissioner Srinivas K. said legal action against brands will follow once a full report is submitted. Separately, FSDA locked the kitchen of Skyye lounge bar after seizing rotten meat and expired dairy, and issued notices to other establishments.
The Indian Opinion
The government deserves credit for acting on preliminary findings even without public complaints. But the real test is transparency: will the final lab reports name every brand and batch found contaminated? A blanket ban on broad categories risks punishing honest manufacturers along with violators. Citizens should watch for the FSDA report on the 23 types of heavy metals detected, that list will decide whether the action is targeted or just headline-grabbing.
Source: thehindu.com
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