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The Sun
a day ago
- Health
- The Sun
MOH bans two cosmetic products containing harmful poisons in Malaysia
KUALA LUMPUR: The Ministry of Health (MOH) has revoked the notification of two cosmetic products for containing scheduled poisons. The banned products are JC Beauty Culture Radiance Renewal Serum and The Perfect Derma Cream. MOH confirmed the serum contained hydroquinone and tretinoin, while the cream had miconazole. 'The notifications of the two cosmetic products have been revoked by the Director of Pharmacy Services, MOH,' the statement said. Hydroquinone, tretinoin, and miconazole are classified as medicines requiring professional supervision. Unsupervised use of hydroquinone can cause skin redness, discomfort, and discolouration. Tretinoin may lead to peeling, pain, and heightened sun sensitivity. Miconazole misuse increases resistance risks, reducing its effectiveness against infections. MOH also flagged Chang-Sze-Long Badu Gao, a traditional patch product, for excessive mercury levels. The product has been withdrawn, and its registration revoked by the Drug Control Authority. Mercury exposure can damage kidneys, the nervous system, and children's brain development. Skin issues like rashes and discolouration may also occur from mercury contamination. Consumers using these products are advised to stop immediately and seek medical help if needed. Sellers and distributors must halt sales to comply with the Control of Drugs and Cosmetics Regulations 1984. - Bernama
New Straits Times
a day ago
- Health
- New Straits Times
Health Ministry bans sales of two cosmetics found with scheduled poisons
KUALA LUMPUR: The Health Ministry has revoked the notification of two cosmetic products because they are found to contain scheduled poisons and are no longer allowed to be sold in Malaysia. In a statement today, the ministry said that the products are JC Beauty Culture Radiance Renewal Serum, as it contained hydroquinone and tretinoin, and The Perfect Derma Cream because it contained miconazole. "As such, the notifications of the two cosmetic products have been revoked by the Director of Pharmacy Services," read the statement. It said cosmetics containing hydroquinone, tretinoin and miconazole are medicines that must be registered with the Drug Control Authority and can only be used with the advice of a health professional because their use without supervision can cause unwanted side effects. "Hydroquinone causes redness on the skin where it is applied, discomfort, unwanted skin discolouration and the skin becomes hypersensitive, while tretinoin causes the skin to become red, uncomfortable, painful, peeling and hypersensitive to sunlight. The ministry said that uncontrolled use of miconazole can increase the risk of resistance, thereby reducing its effectiveness in treating future infections. Meanwhile, the ministry also detected a registered traditional product, Chang-Sze-Long Badu Gao (patch type), that contained mercury levels exceeding the permitted limit. As such, the product has been withdrawn from the market, and its registration has been revoked by the Drug Control Authority. Excessive mercury exposure can cause kidney and nervous system damage, impair brain development in children, including unborn babies, and lead to skin problems such as rashes, irritation and discolouration," the statement said. Members of the public currently using the product are advised to stop immediately and seek medical advice if they experience any discomfort or adverse effects. Therefore, it urged sellers and distributors to stop selling and distributing the products concerned immediately, as it violates the Control of Drugs and Cosmetics Regulations 1984.
