AMMAN — Jordan’s
Food & Drug Administration (JFDA) annulled the Golden Pearl Cosmetics trading
license on Sunday and requested the concerned authorities to withdraw the
product from local outlets.
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A source
at the JFDA, who spoke to
Jordan News on condition of anonymity, said the
action was part of a monitoring program that aims to ensure the safety of
whitening creams that usually contain mercury, which proved to be unsafe for
the skin.
JFDA
conducts tests on cosmetics sold in the local market to ensure compliance with
safety standards and imposes penalties on violations of safety protocols. The JFDA source said lab tests carried out on
Golden Pearl products showed high levels of mercury, exceeding set standards.
Pharmacist
Israa Bitar said she was pleased with the JFDA decision as high mercury levels
“have a considerable impact on a human being’s mental health,” adding that the
side effects may not be evident immediately and “could manifest in the long
run."
Bitar said
that products that contain certain chemical elements must only be used upon a
doctor’s prescription, noting that an example of such ingredient is
hydroquinone, which is present in Golden Pearl creams.
The head of
the cosmetics and accessories dealers union Mahmoud Al-Jalees told
Jordan
News that there is cooperation with the competent authorities to safeguard
the safety of cosmetics sold at local markets.
“We keep the JFDA constantly informed about new products so they can
check them for safety, validity or expiry.”
Golden
Pearl, according to the brand’s website, is a leading skin care and personal
care products company in Pakistan, and a trendsetter in the whitening and
beauty creams market. Its wide-ranging
products promise “glow-boosting,” “whitening,” and “maximum light.”
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