Eight Brands of Skin Cream Banned Due to Dangerous Mercury Levels

The Bangladesh Standards and Testing Institution (BSTI) has identified and banned the sale and distribution of eight imported skin-whitening cream brands after laboratory tests revealed mercury levels far exceeding the national safety limit of 1.00 ppm. These products, entering the country via illegal channels, pose severe health risks including skin damage, kidney failure, and developmental issues for unborn children. BSTI has issued a public warning and is conducting ongoing market surveillance.