(a) whether the Government has takennote of a recent study which has found
toxic metals in fairness creams and lipsticksand some other cosmetic products;
(b) if so, the details thereof along withthe reaction of the Government thereto;
(c) the rules/provisions laid down bythe Government in this regard; and
(d) the corrective steps taken/proposedby the Government to check contents of
toxic metals in cosmetic products beingmarketed in the country?
THE MINISTER OF HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
(SHRI GHULAM NABI AZAD)
(a) & (b): Yes. The licenses for manufacture of cosmetics are granted by the Licensing Authorities
appointed by the State Governments. A copy of the report has been forwarded to the concerned States
for making necessary investigations under the Drugs and Cosmetics Rules, 1945 and taking action as
required under the Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940
(c) & (d): The Drugs and Cosmetics Rules, 1945 prescribe standards which the cosmetics marketed in the
country are required to comply with. The cosmetic products are tested for compliance to the quality
standards at the Central Drugs Testing Laboratory, Chennai.