{
  "id": 11165362,
  "title": "GB Daily Glow Skin Cream banned from sale",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/01/gb-daily-glow-skin-cream-banned-from-sale-11165362",
  "topic": "health",
  "section": "Health & Medicine",
  "published": "2026-10-01T09:04:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Malaysia Today",
    "slug": "free-malaysia-today",
    "url": "https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/nation/2026/10/01/gb-daily-glow-skin-cream-banned-from-sale"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Malaysian health ministry has revoked the approval of the cosmetic product GB Daily Glow Skin Cream due to its presence of hazardous substances such as mercury. This ban on the sale of the product is now in effect, according to Bernama. The ministry emphasized that mercury's absorption into the body can lead to detrimental effects on the kidneys and nervous system. Furthermore, mercury exposure during pregnancy could potentially disrupt brain development in young children and unborn babies. The ministry also warned of potential skin issues including rashes and irritation. They advised the public to cease the purchase and use of such cosmetics immediately. To verify the status of any cosmetic product, one can visit the National Pharmaceutical Regulatory Agency's website at www.npra.gov.my. The first offense of selling or distributing banned cosmetics can result in a fine of up to RM25,000 or imprisonment for up to three years, or both. For repeat offenses, the penalties escalate to a fine of up to RM50,000, or imprisonment not exceeding five years, or both. Companies found guilty of such violations can face fines of up to RM50,000 for the first offense and up to RM100,000 for subsequent offenses.",
  "summary": "The health ministry says the product has mercury, which can be absorbed into the body and cause damage to the kidneys and nervous system.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 3,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Malay Mail",
        "title": "Health Ministry warns against GB Daily Glow Skin Cream after mercury found",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/01/health-ministry-warns-against-gb-daily-glow-skin-cream-after-mercury",
        "published": "2026-10-01T08:53:05.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Free Malaysia Today",
        "title": "GB Daily Glow Skin Cream banned from sale",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/01/gb-daily-glow-skin-cream-banned-from-sale",
        "published": "2026-10-01T09:04:00.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}