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Pakistan-Made Beauty Creams Found With Toxic Mercury Levels In Nanded

Headline via Deccan Chronicle · first report 13 Nov, 16:16 IST, latest 13 Nov, 16:43 IST

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What we know

2 independent news organisations have reported this story. The first report we saw came from Deccan Chronicle at 13 Nov, 16:16 IST; the latest is from The Times of India at 13 Nov, 16:43 IST. Rational Times has not independently confirmed the details: read each report through the links below.

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Reported by2 news organisations
First report13 Nov, 16:16 IST
Latest report13 Nov, 16:43 IST
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Lab Report Reveals Mercury Levels Up To 48,453 Times Permissible Limit In Seized Cosmetics
Maharashtra authorities have taken action by seizing beauty creams in Nanded that contained alarmingly high levels of mercury, valued at Rs 40 lakh. Laboratory analysis revealed that these creams posed severe health risks due to toxic contents beyond…

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About Maharashtra India PakistanAsia 13 Nov 2026

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