Health Ministry warns against GB Daily Glow Skin Cream after mercury found

The Ministry of Health has cancelled the notification of GB Daily Glow Skin Cream as it contains mercury, which is banned in cosmetics.

Mercury in cosmetics can harm the kidneys, nervous system, and affect brain development in children, among other harmful effects.

Sellers must stop distributing the product, and offenders could face fines and imprisonment under the Control of Drugs and Cosmetics Regulations 1984.

PUTRAJAYA, Oct 1 — The Ministry of Health (MOH) has cancelled the notification of the cosmetic product GB Daily Glow Skin Cream after it was found to contain scheduled poisons, mercury, and is no longer allowed to be sold in the country.

It said that mercury is banned in cosmetics because it can be absorbed into the body and cause damage to the kidneys and nervous system.

“It (mercury) can also disrupt the brain development of young children or unborn babies.

“It can also cause rashes, irritation, and other changes to the skin,” according to the MOH in a statement today.

Following that, the ministry urged the public to avoid buying and using the involved cosmetics.

Members of the public who are using this cosmetic are advised to stop using it immediately and seek advice from a healthcare professional if they experience any discomfort or adverse effects.

“The public is encouraged to check the notification status of a cosmetic product and the list of cancelled cosmetics by visiting the official National Pharmaceutical Regulatory Agency (NPRA) website www.npra.gov.my,” according to the statement.

The statement said that the involved sellers and distributors of the cosmetics must immediately cease the sale and distribution of the cosmetics.

“The sale and distribution of this cosmetic are in violation of the Control of Drugs and Cosmetics Regulations 1984,” added the statement.

Individuals who commit an offence under the relevant regulations may be subjected to a maximum fine of RM25,000 or imprisonment not exceeding three years or both for the first offence, and a maximum fine of RM50,000 or imprisonment not exceeding five years or both for subsequent offences.

Companies that commit offences can be fined up to RM50,000 for the first offence and up to RM100,000 for subsequent offences. — Bernama

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由于GB Daily Glow Skin Cream含有汞，而汞是化妆品中禁用的成分，因此卫生部已取消了该产品的上市许可。

化妆品中的汞会对肾脏、神经系统造成损害，并影响儿童的大脑发育，此外还会产生其他有害影响。

销售商必须停止分销该产品，违者可能根据 1984 年《药品和化妆品管制条例》面临罚款和监禁。

布城，10月1日讯——卫生部已取消化妆品GB Daily Glow Skin Cream的上市许可，原因是该产品被发现含有管制毒物汞，并已禁止在该国销售。

声明称，化妆品中禁用汞，是因为汞会被人体吸收，对肾脏和神经系统造成损害。

“汞还会扰乱幼儿或未出生婴儿的大脑发育。

卫生部今天在一份声明中表示：“它还会引起皮疹、刺激和其他皮肤变化。”

随后，该部敦促公众避免购买和使用涉事化妆品。

建议正在使用此化妆品的公众人士，如果出现任何不适或不良反应，应立即停止使用并向医疗保健专业人员寻求建议。

声明称：“鼓励公众访问国家药品监管局（NPRA）官方网站www.npra.gov.my，查询化妆品的备案状态和已取消的化妆品清单。”

声明称，涉事化妆品销售商和分销商必须立即停止销售和分销这些化妆品。

声明还补充道：“销售和分销这种化妆品违反了1984年《药品和化妆品管制条例》”。

违反相关法规者，初犯最高可处以 25,000 令吉罚款或不超过三年监禁，再犯最高可处以 50,000 令吉罚款或不超过五年监禁，或两者并罚。

公司若触犯相关法律，初犯最高可被罚款5万令吉，再犯最高可被罚款10万令吉。——马新社

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