Mercury Detected in Imported Pakistani Whitening Cream

• The EcoWaste Coalition has issued a warning regarding 'Yaz Beauty Cream Herbal + Natural White,' a Pakistani skin-lightening product found to contain dangerously high levels of mercury.
• Testing revealed 16,380 ppm of mercury, far exceeding the 1 ppm limit set by the ASEAN Cosmetic Directive and the Minamata Convention.

Product Testing and Findings

• This discovery marks the 48th mercury-tainted skin-lightening product from Pakistan identified by the group using X-Ray Fluorescence (XRF) screening.
• Other Yaz products, including 'Yaz Beauty Cream Double White + Vitamin C' and 'Yaz Gold Beauty Cream Active White + 24K Gold Dust,' were previously found to contain even higher mercury concentrations.
• The organization has notified the Philippine Food and Drug Administration (FDA) of its findings.

Consumer Safety Recommendations

• Reject chemical whiteners and embrace natural skin tones to combat colorism.
• Exercise caution with online purchases; verify products via the official FDA portal before buying.
• Avoid products with poor labeling or unrealistic claims.
• Seek immediate medical consultation if skin rashes, discoloration, or other adverse symptoms occur after using unknown cosmetic products.