FOUR types of cosmetic product were found to be adulterated with undeclared, banned ingredient / scheduled poisons listed in the Poisons Act 1956. the Ministry of Health in its press release informed that the result was found from a test by the Laboratory of Pharmacy Section, Department of Scientific Services, Ministry of Health.

The products are Pinkkiss Beauty Skincare 3 in 1, Mix Berry Night Cream 1 Malaysia Mercury; Pinkkiss Beauty Skincare 3 in 1, Therapy Treatment Night Cream 2 Malaysia Hydroquinone & Tretinoin; Pinkiss Beauty Care Muda Remaja Sepanjang Usia, Treatment Cream Not Stated Hydroquinone & Tretinoin and Pinkiss Beauty Care Muda Remaja Sepanjang Usia, Herbal Cream Not Stated Mercury. The adulterant found in these products can cause adverse effects that are potentially hazardous.

Following these findings, these products are not allowed to be imported and sold in Brunei Darussalam.

For more information, contact the Compliance and Licensing Section at 239 3301 extension 208 or e-mail to pharmacy dot enforcement at 'moh.gov.bn' or go directly to the the Compliance and Licensing Section officer at the Department of Pharmaceutical Services' Building, Kg. Madaras, Mukim Gadong 'A' or contact the Talian Darussalam 123.

Source: Radio Television Brunei