• Today: February 19, 2026

Adulterated Product

A cosmetic product, which have been tested by the Laboratory of Pharmacy Section, Department of Scientific Services, Ministry of Health was found to be adulterated with undeclared, scheduled poison listed in the Poisons Act 1956.

 

Glowing Beauty Skincare by Glowing Beauty - Glowing Night Treatment was found to be adulterated with Hydroquinone which can cause adverse effects that are potentially hazardous to the people using them. Unsupervised use of Hydroquinone may cause skin hypersensitivity, skin discoloration resulting in gradual darkening of the affected skin area and an increased risk of skin cancer. The Ministry of Health has not issued any approval for the importation for the sale of the product and/or Cosmetic Notification Acknowledgement Letter for the sale of the affected product.

 

Following the finding, the product is not allowed to be imported and sold in Brunei Darussalam. Violations to the Act is an offence and the individual may be fined not exceeding $5,000, imprisonment for a term not exceeding two years or both. The public who have purchased or used the products are advised to stop using it immediately. They should also consult a medical practitioner if they feel unwell or experience any undesirable reactions as a result of using the product.

 

For further information and communication, contact the Compliance and Licensing Section; OR call 239 3301 extension 208; OR e-mail to 'pharmacy.enforcement@moh.gov.bn'; OR contact Talian Darussalam 123.

 

SOURCE/AUTHOR : RTB NEWS

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