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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.
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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.
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BSTI has initiated market surveillance, sample collection, and laboratory testing to identify and take legal action against hazardous cosmetic products.
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