On August 5, 2024, the Ministry of Health Malaysia (MOH) revoked the notifications of three cosmetic products as they were found to contain harmful substances and are no longer allowed to be sold in Malaysia.

The products involved areGBNight Cream containhydroquinoneandretinoic acid ,GBGrass frost containmercuryandBetamethasone valerate ester as well asAniqaNight Cream containretinoic acid .

Mercury is prohibited in cosmetics,Mercury can be absorbed by the human body and cause damage to the kidneys and nervous system,Mercury can also interfere with the brain development of young or unborn infants,Causing rash Irritation and other skin changes.

The Ministry of Health stated that,Containing hydroquinone The products of retinoic acid and betamethasone valerate must be registered with the Drug Administration,And it can only be used under the advice of health professionals,Unsupervised use may have side effects,also,Hydroquinone can cause skin redness,Skin color changes,Skin becomes allergic,Preventing the process of pigment deposition,Thereby reducing the skin's ability to protect against harmful ultraviolet rays,And increase the risk of skin cancer.retinoic acidCan cause skin redness Discomfort pain Peeling and sensitivity to sunlight,And usingBetamethasone valerate esterMay cause thinning of the skin,Easy to cause irritation acne Changes in skin pigmentation.

therefore,The Ministry of Health recommends that sellers and distributors immediately cease the sale and distribution of this cosmetic product,Because it violates1984Regulations on the Control of Drugs and Cosmetics in the Year.

Anyone who violates this regulation,First offense fined25,000Ringgit or imprisonment not exceeding3year,Or both Being fined for committing another crime50,000Ringgit or imprisonment not exceeding5year,Or both.

The maximum fine for the first illegal act of a company convicted of a crime50,000myr ,Subsequent illegal activities may result in a maximum fine100,000myr .

The Ministry of Health recommends consumers to immediately stop using these products,If you feel any discomfort or adverse reactions,Seek advice from healthcare professionals.

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