Hyderabad Police Seize Unauthorised Pakistani Cosmetics Linked to Mumbai
Hyderabad police, in coordination with the Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO), have seized unauthorised cosmetic products valued at approximately Rs 7 lakh. The raids, conducted on September 30, targeted three shops in the Nampally and Habeeb Nagar areas, including Beauty Ladies Emporium, Beauty Queen Shop, and S.J. Medical Shop.
Investigation into Supply Chain
Preliminary investigations have traced the supply chain of these banned products to a dealer based in Mumbai. Authorities suspect that the cosmetics are being imported into India without the required registration certificates or import permits. Five individuals, identified as Mohammad Fazal, Mohammad Ayan, Mohammad Riazuddin, Syed Abid Ali, and Syed Ismail, have been detained and interrogated in connection with the unauthorised sale. Cases have been registered against them under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and the Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940.
According to The Hindu, for CDSCO enforcement protocol, Regulatory enforcement relies on joint task force market inspections, verification of statutory import certificates, and coordinated multi-state intelligence tracking between Mumbai wholesale markets and regional retailers.
Public Health Risks
The seized items include various skin-whitening creams and soaps, such as brands like Goree, Chandni, Faiz, Navia, Golden Pearl, and Sadaf. The CDSCO had previously issued a public notice on September 8, 2026, warning consumers against these specific products. Officials have cautioned that these items may contain excessive levels of heavy metals, which pose significant toxicological risks to users. Investigators are currently working to identify the full extent of the Mumbai-based supplier network and the specific routes used to import these goods into India, despite the existing prohibition on imports from Pakistan.
According to The Hindu, the Hyderabad Task Force and CDSCO cautioned the public against buying or using unauthorized whitening creams, warning of dangerous dermatological and systemic health risks.