{
  "id": 493762,
  "title": "If harmful chemicals are found in cosmetics, we will ban them: U.T. Khader",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/10/if-harmful-chemicals-are-found-in-cosmetics-we-will-ban-them-u-t",
  "topic": "health",
  "section": "Health & Medicine",
  "published": "2026-08-10T18:55:05.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Hindu",
    "slug": "the-hindu",
    "url": "https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/karnataka/if-harmful-chemicals-are-found-in-cosmetics-we-will-ban-them-ut-khader/article71328167.ece"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Food Safety and Drug Administration (FSDA) has seized cosmetics, such as lipstick and sunscreen, in Bengaluru for testing following preliminary findings of carcinogenic compounds and heavy metals. Minister for Health and Family Welfare U.T. Khader stated that if any harmful heavy metal content is detected in cosmetics, the government will consider banning them. FSDA Commissioner Srinivas K. mentioned that 22 samples were collected from various locations, including roadside vendors and branded products. The analysis discovered 23 types of heavy metals and chemicals. The FSDA plans to compile a list of additional cosmetics for further sample collection and intends to take legal action against the brands. Additionally, FSDA officials inspected several hotels, seizing expired food items and issuing notices for violating food safety norms.",
  "summary": "A total of 22 cosmetic samples were collected by Drugs Inspectors and Assistant Drugs Inspectors from various places on Monday.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
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  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "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."
}