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Pakistani beauty cream seized in Maharashtra found with mercury 48,000 times over limit

Maharashtra authorities have taken action by seizing beauty creams in Nanded that contained alarmingly high levels of mercury, valued at Rs 40 lakh. Laboratory analysis revealed that these…

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Maharashtra authorities have taken action by seizing beauty creams in Nanded that contained alarmingly high levels of mercury, valued at Rs 40 lakh. Laboratory analysis revealed that these creams posed severe health risks due to toxic contents beyond acceptable limits. Officials have issued a public alert against usage, and a legal case under drug safety regulations has been filed.

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